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

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!

Jan 12, 2025
Jan 12, 2025
1 hr 2 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!

Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025
1 hr 3 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!
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
If you like what you hear, please share & follow the show!

Nov 30, 2024
Nov 30, 2024
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!
If you like what you hear, please share & follow the show!

Nov 16, 2024
Nov 16, 2024
57 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!
If you like what you hear, please share & follow the show!

Nov 3, 2024
Nov 3, 2024
45 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!



