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Ep.48 - Katie's Whirlwind Trip to Greece Using Points - A Trip Report

I’m back from my recent trip where I went to NYC, Athens, Santorini, and Paris! Listen in as Kim and I unpack all of the details and how everything went. If you want to hear how I used points to book this trip, check out episode 47. I want to apologize in advance for the issues with my audio, but we still hope you enjoy this episode! HighOnPoints Links mentioned in this episode: RoadTales - Airport Transfers in Santorini - Ask for Aris Santorini Yachting Club - Sunset Dinner Cruise

Ep.47 - Planning My Bougie Trip to Greece - Pre-Trip Report with Kim

In this pre-trip report episode, I tell Kim all about my bougie upcoming trip to Athens, Santorini, and Paris on points. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more HighOnPoints content and Episode Companions - click here!

Ep.46 - 5 Quick Hits from My Recent Vegas Trip!

In this episode, I’m giving you 5 quick hits from my recent trip to Las Vegas to see Kenny Chesney at the Sphere! I hope you enjoy this episode! For more High on Points content, visit the website: HighOnPoints

Ep.45 - Are Marriott Card Annual Fees Worth It? - With Kim

In this episode, Kim and I are discussing all things Marriott and detailing exactly what I get out of my $2000 in annual Marriott credit card fees. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more High on Points content, be sure to check out my website: www.highonpoints.com

Ep.44 - Kim's Family Went to Italy on Points - Post-Trip Report

Kim is back to recap her epic family trip to Italy on points and miles, and spoiler alert, there were lessons learned. Listen in to hear all about it. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more High on Points content be sure to check out my website: www.highonpoints.com And for photos from Kim's trip, check out my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highonpoints/

Ep.43 - How Kim's Family of 6 is Going to Italy on Points - Pre-Trip Report

Kim is heading off to Italy in a few days, so we are talking through all of the details of her trip plans. Listen in to hear how she booked her flights and hotels for her family of 6 and then make sure to listen to the next episode to hear how everything went. We hope you enjoy this episode! HighOnPoints

Ep.42 - 5 Points & Perks Wins from My Simple Florida Trip

In this episode, host Katie breaks down five practical wins from a short trip to Florida that show how credit card points and airline perks can make an ordinary domestic journey feel special. She covers using AA elite status for Main Cabin Extra, lounge passes for family comfort, buying Gift of College cards for bonus points, flexible award bookings that let you change plans, and choosing a route to enjoy the Chase Sapphire lounge, a meal in first class, and a relaxing facial. These tips demonstrate that points and miles aren’t just for bucket-list redemptions—they can elevate everyday travel with simple upgrades, lounge access, and smart redemption choices. For more info, check out my website at www.highonpoints.com.

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Ep.41 - Bonus Points - 5 Mistakes That Could Cost Your Family Vacation

Hi, I’m your host Katie. I’ve been traveling for nearly free on points and miles for the past 7 years, including family vacations to Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, and many more. In this week’s bonus points episode, I’m going to help you avoid 5 costly mistakes when it comes to planning your next big trip. We hope you enjoy this episode. For more podcast info, check out http://highonpoints.com

Ep.40 - Germany by Bike - Liz's Trip Report

Check out the new website: www.highonpoints.com Hi, everyone and welcome back! In this trip report episode, Liz details her May family trip to some of the smaller towns in Germany. It was part heritage trip, part bike trip, and partly booked on points. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ep.39 - Bonus Points - Sharing and Combining Points with Friends & Family

In this episode, I’m talking all things points sharing and combining. Listen in to hear about some of the reasons you may want to share and combine points with loved ones, which airline, hotel, and bank programs allow free sharing, and how to hack it if they don’t. High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is already familiar with the basic concepts of earning and redeeming credit card points and frequent flier miles for travel and is ready to take it a step further. Listen in each week to hear how we are maximizing our hard-earned points and miles for travel, and how you can do it too!

Ep.38 - Amsterdam on Points - Lori's Multigenerational Trip

In this trip report episode, Lori spills all the details of her spring break multigenerational trip to Amsterdam including how she used points to book all of her hotels and flights, the activities they did, and much much more. I do apologize that my audio for the first 6 minutes or so of the episode isn’t great but it does get better. Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Did you take that dream trip and were left feeling like you just have to do it again? Yeah, we know the feeling too, it’s High on Points.

Ep.37 - Bonus Points - How Premium Card "Coupons" Saved Me $$$ in Washington, D.C.

Hear how I used our recent family spring break trip to maximize my credit card coupon redemptions. Listen in to hear how my credit cards helped me offset a few thousand dollars of trip expenses in Washington, D.C.! Link to Capital One Entertainment MLB Tickets For more info on my trip and photos: https://highonpoints.com/washington-dc-credit-card-benefits.html

Ep.36 - Changing It Up in Response to Hyatt Changes - with Kim

Hyatt is planning to update their award chart in May with some not so great changes which will significantly increase how many Hyatt points it will cost you to book a room. These changes affect everyone, but have a major impact on families who need more than 1 room per night. On today’s episode, Kim and I discuss how we are changing our credit card points and miles strategies in response to these changes. Spoiler alert, we aren’t happy and we are changing. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ep.35 - Portugal Travel in the Off-Season with Sarah

In this episode, Sarah fills me in on her recent trip, full of food, wine, no crowds but lots of…. rain. Listen in to hear what it’s like to travel to Portugal in the off-season!

Ep.34 - Bonus Points - 3 Simple, Must-Have Spreadsheets to Simplify Tracking

In this Bonus Points episode, listen in to hear about the 3 spreadsheets that I use regularly that are not just helpful, but essential, for tracking in the points and miles hobby. Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Did you take that dream trip and were left feeling like you just have to do it again? Yeah, we know the feeling too, it’s High on Points.

Ep.33 - Our Trips to Deer Valley Ski Resort on Points with Liz

I invited Liz back so we could compare notes on our recent trips to Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, Utah. If you have been pondering a points trip to Deer Valley with your family or friends, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy it!

Ep.32 - Bonus Points - Playing with Upgrades to Earn Even More Points and Miles

In this Bonus Points episode, I discuss how downgrading and upgrading your credit cards can lead to continual points earnings, even when you think you have hit your limit! https://www.highonpoints.com/beyond-welcome-bonuses-american-express-membership-rewards

Ep.31 - Lori's Family Trip to Hawaii on Points and Miles!

Lori is back this week to talk about her amazing family trip to Hawaii where she saved thousands of dollars using points and miles for flights and hotels. Listen in for all the details, strategies, and how everything went!

Ep.30 - This Hobby Never Gets Old - Catching up with Kim

Kim and I reflect on on our latest endeavors including new cards, using up coupons, and as always, our latest trip planning strategies. High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is already familiar with the basic concepts of earning and redeeming credit card points and frequent flier miles for travel and is ready to take it a step further. Listen in each week to hear how we are maximizing our hard-earned points and miles for travel, and how you can do it too!

Ep.29 - Turning Lemons into... Points? with Lori

In this episode, I catch up with my friend Lori who turned a major unexpected house expense into a points bonanza! We hope you enjoy this episode. High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is already familiar with the basic concepts of earning and redeeming credit card points and frequent flier miles for travel and is ready to take it a step further. Listen in each week to hear how we are maximizing our hard-earned points and miles for travel, and how you can do it too!