High On Points

Award Travel Beyond the Basics!

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.  

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!  

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Episodes

Mar 16, 2026

39 min

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!

Mar 16, 2026

39 min

Mar 9, 2026

13 min

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.

Mar 9, 2026

13 min

Mar 2, 2026

48 min

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!

Mar 2, 2026

48 min

Feb 16, 2026

20 min

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
 

Feb 16, 2026

20 min

Feb 9, 2026

46 min

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!

Feb 9, 2026

46 min

Jan 26, 2026

1 hr 14 min

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!  

Jan 26, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Jan 12, 2026

26 min

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!  

Jan 12, 2026

26 min

Dec 27, 2025

22 hr 26 min

In this episode,  I cover 5 recent deals I secured which either earned extra points and miles or saved me money or both! These are 5 totally different ways of stacking with methods that you can apply to your own strategy when you aren’t signing up for new cards.
 
Episode Notes:
Link for Capital One shopping account (we both can earn $80!): https://capitaloneshopping.com/r/ec067808-a7d1-406c-9d10-26d78c0476c1
 
Link for Rakuten shopping portal account (we both can earn $50 or choose to earn 5000 Bilt or American Express Membership Rewards!): 
www.rakuten.com/r/AKAKT8?eeid=28187
 

Dec 27, 2025

22 hr 26 min

Nov 24, 2025

1 hr 40 min

Wine, scenery, food and... more wine! 
Hi, I’m your host Katie, and in this week’s trip report, I recap my recent adventure to Bordeaux France and San Sebastian Spain and how I used credit card points to cover my travel expenses. The first part of the episode was recorded before my trip, and keep on listening to hear how everything went. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Nov 24, 2025

1 hr 40 min

Nov 10, 2025

14 min

Bonus points is segment of the podcast where I break down one topic, tip, or trick related to miles and points. This week after talking with a few friends at dinner last night who are very new to miles and points, we got on the topic of how to know when the best time to book award flights is. So this week on bonus points, I’m going to cover exactly that.
 
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.  
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!  

Nov 10, 2025

14 min

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