High On Points

Ep.10 - Travel Sports on Points and Miles with Kim

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, Kim and I discuss how our kids sports and hobby bills turn into credit card points and miles for travel.  We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Note: There will not be a podcast episode on April 7th due to Spring Break. Our regular biweekly episodes will resume on April 21st. Catch you then!

Ep.9 - New Card Offers, Hyatt Changes, and Travel Updates with Kim

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, Kim and I catch up on new card apps, welcome offers, Hyatt changes and more. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ep.8 - Year End Totals and Analysis Paralysis with Kim

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, Kim and I recap our 2024 points and miles earnings and talk about ways we overcome award travel analysis paralysis. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ep.7 - Party of 9! Italy Post-Trip Report with Sarah

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this trip report episode, my sister Sarah and I recap our family’s 11 night trip to Italy on points and miles. In Episode 6, Sarah and I recorded a pre-trip report before we left so check out that episode before you listen to this one.  I’ve also included links below of our Tuscany accommodation, restaurants we enjoyed, and tours we loved. We hope you enjoy!
Links to what we discussed in this episode:
Restaurants
Il Guerrino (fabulous views and food in a medieval town) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580240-d2700572-Reviews-Il_Guerrino-Greve_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html
Ristorante Pizzeria La Cantina (pizza place in Greve in Chianti)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580240-d1237622-Reviews-Ristorante_Pizzeria_La_Cantina-Greve_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html
 
Accommodation
Fattoria Santo Stefano (our farmhouse villa in Tuscany) with fabulous hostess Elena
https://www.fattoriasantostefano.it/villa-santo-stefano-greve-in-chianti-tuscany/
 
Tours
Guided Tours in Venice with Monica (walking tour in Venice, good for kids)
https://www.guidedtoursinvenice.com/en/about-us/monica-gambarotto
 
Chauffeured day wine tour in Chianti with Filippo
email him at: fedifilippo27@gmail.com 
 
St. Mark's After Dark Tour in Venice
https://www.cityexperiences.com/venice/walks/st-marks-basilica-after-hours-walking-tour/
 
Florence tour with kids Lisa Mastropieri
https://www.walksinsideflorence.it/lisa-mastropieri.html
 
 

Ep.6 - Party of 9! Italy Pre-Trip Report with Sarah

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this trip report episode, my sister Sarah and I talk about our expectations for our fall break trip to Italy with our extended family of 9. Listen in to hear how we planned and paid for this trip, mostly using points and miles. And don’t miss the next episode which will feature our post-trip report so you can hear how everything went. We hope you enjoy!

Ep.5 - Costa Rica on Points with Kim - A Trip Report

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this trip report episode, my friend Kim redeemed her points and miles for the very first time and took her family of 7 to Costa Rica last summer. The first part of this episode was recorded before Kim left on her trip and then we reconvened for a post trip report.

Ep.4 - Ireland on Points with Sarah

We are back after the holidays!
In this episode, my sister Sarah and I recap our trip to Ireland, my first big international points and miles trip, where I learned how even the best laid plans can go awry.
Links to places we discuss in this show:
 Killarney Park Hotel
HYDE Hotel in Galway
Buddha Bar in Galway
The Pier Head Bar and Restaurant in Kinvarra
Sean's Bar in Athlone
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
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Ep.3 - Fall Break Review, Elite Status Progress, and 2025 Travel Updates

Kim is back to chat about fall break, hotel elite status progress, and summer 2025 trip planning updates - Japan and Europe!
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Ep.2 - Munich on Points - A Trip Report

Katie and Jon discuss how they planned their summer trip to Munich using points and miles, including an attempt at Lufthansa First Class. Listen in to hear how it all went down.
 
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Ep.1 - Fall Break Plans, 529s, and Upcoming 2025 Travel

Welcome to High On Points - a travel podcast where fellow travelers show you how credit card points and miles can be used to plan amazing vacations because planning isn’t always easy but can be half the fun!
Kim and Katie discuss 2024 fall break plans, latest points earning strategies including 529 plan funding, and what is on the horizon for 2025 travel, all using points and miles of course!
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