High On Points
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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

Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
1 hr 5 sec
Hi, I’m your host Katie, and in this episode, my husband Jon and I take a deep dive into our Singapore trip where we used our points and miles to fly business class and stay in a bougie hotel for next to zero cash out of pocket.
Show notes:
Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Tour
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Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 19 min
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!
Show Notes/Links:
Koori Obake (Japanese Shaved Ice)
Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo
Tsukiji-Fish-Market-Tour-with-Sushi-Making-Experience

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
40 min
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!

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
1 hr 35 min
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!

Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
1 hr 6 min
Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, my friend Lori shares her family spring break trip report to Washington DC which she took for nearly free using credit card points and miles! We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
31 min
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!

Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
31 min
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!

Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
47 min
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!

Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
1 hr 15 min
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!
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

Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
40 min
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!



