Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
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Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
What would you do with your points—book Emirates First Class for a one-time luxury experience or stretch them for two roundtrips in business class to Europe? In this special “Would You Rather?” episode, Bryce and Emily put common points and miles dilemmas to the test.
They debate the trade-offs every points and miles pro faces—quantity vs. quality, domestic weekend trips vs. international dream vacations, hotel perks vs. local experiences, and much more.
Whether you’re team “maximize value” or “maximize vibes,” this episode is packed with practical insights and a few hot takes that’ll make you rethink your next redemption!
00:00 Introduction and Game Setup
00:55 First 'Would You Rather' Scenario: Podcast Fame or Virality
01:50 Quick Notes and Recommendations
02:52 Travel Dilemmas: Flights Edition
10:29 Travel Dilemmas: Hotels Edition
19:13 Lifestyle and Redemption Strategies
24:32 Chasing Travel Deals
25:29 Places We Wouldn't Visit
27:07 Domestic vs. International Travel
29:46 Lightning Round: Travel Preferences
36:43 Would You Rather: Travel Scenarios
41:53 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.