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In perhaps our most important and most meaningful episode yet, this week we sat down to chat with Jennifer Allen from @Wonders_Within_Reach about what accessible travel and inclusion looks like for those with disabilities. As a Spina Bifida mom, Jennifer is no stranger to a travel world that is often not created with accessibility in mind. She has dedicated her life to finding accessible options f...

Finally the LONG awaited deep dive into the American Express Gold card. This card is a travel hacking staple for many reasons and now it's time to tell you why we love this card and what benefits it can bring to your points and miles strategy. Multipliers like 4x points on groceries and restaurants go a long, especially for large families with lots of mouths to feed. In combination with stacking o...

Travel can be very challenging with large families, more people means more rooms and more expensive trips. This week, points and miles educator, Amena from @HassansOnHoliday, joins us to chat about her family's adventures around the world using credit card rewards. We chat about maximizing everyday spending in seasons of earning, pacing credit card applications, utilizing bank bonuses and finding...

Today we bring our beloved team member Linsey onto the show, to recap our incredible girls' trip to Fort Meyers, Florida. We take you through all the details of how to recreate this epic trip on points and share a few stories along the way. We are so excited for you to hear about this amazing property and some our best budget tips for how to get the absolute most out of your next trip to Florida!...

We were SO excited to be able to sit down with the ICONIC Mandy Brooke- content creator, comedian, musical genius, podcast host and SO much more! In this episode we talk to Mandy about her new points and miles journey, how she got into content creation, and the trip to Italy that changed her entire life. You do NOT want to miss this riveting story about how embracing hardships and taking risks can...

This week we welcome Katie of @katiestraveltricks and the Points For Normal People podcast to the show to chat about using points and miles for family travel, why it can be a good idea to freeze your credit, sweet spots to Europe on Avianca, and so much more. From which credit cards are best for accessing airport lounges to traveling with neurodivergent kids, we dig into all kinds of money and san...

In this episode we sit down with Ashley Peterson, founder of Ashley Gets Around and the TravelMore Conference. We dive into why she thinks status is even more valuable than credit card sign up bonuses! Learn about saving money on checked bags and upgrades with American Airlines, as well as knowing your status benefits and how to maximize them at Marriott Hotels. We were fascinated to hear all abou...

Jo returned from Salt Lake City ready to turn around and go right back! This week we sat down with a SLC native and expert - Lisa, the host of the Choose Your Happy Place podcast. She helps us dive into everything to see and do in this glorious part of Utah. Make sure you stick around until the end where we guide you through exactly how you can travel there using credit card points and miles! We a...

In this episode we chat with the power couple behind the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast. DeAndre Coke is both a financial planner and credit card rewards enthusiast, along with his fiance Taryn, who is a career consultant. Together, they have been all over the world flying business class and indulging in luxury travel experiences. In this episode, they share about the visiting the Maldives,...

While Jo capitalized on a 25% Transfer Bonus to fly Delta to Salt Lake City for the Women In Travel Summit, Mary Ellen and her family took a whirlwind trip to Southern California on credit card points. Join us as we go through the perfect 4-day Southern California itinerary including Channel Islands National Park, Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Mario World, Joshua Tree National Park and the S...

In this episode we sit down with the amazing Kelly (of the Points and Miles Doc) to discuss how traveling with credit card rewards can be used to help keep busy professionals from reaching the point of career burnout. She tells us all about her journey of amassing and redeeming points for $350,000 worth of travel since 2015! Listen to hear all about her trips to India, Mongolia and SO MANY MORE. F...

This week on the podcast we welcome Mariah from @pointsforthememories to share tips on how to visit some of America's most popular National Parks while utilizing credit card points. With helpful info on how to earn more American Airlines miles and incredible rental car tips, Mariah brings all the knowledge. If you're a Costco Member, you'll want to be sure to listen! We also highlight Arches, Cany...

** In this episode we briefly discuss Bilt and how it transfers to American Airlines. Unfortunately only days after this recording, Bilt announced that it will no longer be a transfer partner of AA.** You are going to want a notepad for this episode! We learned so much from Ginny about how to utilize different ways to earn points besides welcome bonuses on credit cards. She is the Queen of the Sta...

This week we had the great joy of speaking with Raimee Iacofano all about Japan. She is an expert at the art of traveling on points & miles and uses her platform to teach people how to take epic trips for less. She also shared with us about her fear of flying and the tools she uses to help overcome it! She has traveled all over the world for the last ten years and is a wealth of knowledge! We...

You asked- we answered! We brought two time guest, Ryan, BACK on to discuss all the ways that we can travel hack cruises. We cannot wait for you to learn how you can set sail using points and miles! Email us with your questions : WonderlandonPoints@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcast Jo: @PointstoWonderland Mary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWin Ryan: @Profitsan...

Here it finally is! Our Hyatt episode. We tell you why Hyatt is our all time favorite brand of hotel to travel hack! We will walk you through the award charts, the status charts AND give you some great ideas of ways you can use your Chase points to stay at Hyatt hotels. Transferring points to Hyatt just makes sense. Email us with your questions : WonderlandonPoints@gmail.com Find us on Instagram:...

Did you know you can take an around the world trip on points in BUSINESS CLASS? Devan, from the dynamic duo behind @PointSisters, joins us to tell us all about her latest around the world adventure. We were shocked to hear that it is a wildly affordable points redemption and you will not believe some of the stories from her trip! Join us as we learn all about the ANA Around the World trip and lear...

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the City of Love on a beautiful fall day with your best friend? It's the stuff all of our Emily In Paris dreams are made of and after this episode you will have a clear idea of how to do it with points and miles! We can't wait for you to hear our wonderful interview with Alli! Put on your beret and get ready to learn how you can go to Paris (and a few other fun E...

In this episode we explain our rebrand and answer listener submitted questions. If you've ever wondered if travel hacking will hurt your credit score or how long to keep a credit card open, this episode is for YOU! Email us with your questions : WonderlandonPoints@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcast Jo: @PointstoWonderland Mary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWin...

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!** In this episode we break down our most recent traveled hacked trips. Join Jo as she tells you how to hacked the Frozen North to connect with her Norwegian and Swedish roots! And then head south as Mary Ellen tells you about takin...

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!** Ryan from @ProfitsandPoints joins us to deep dive into the AMEX Platinum. In this episode we learned tons of new tips, tricks and hacks to get the most value out of this card possible. It's a great listen even if you don't alread...

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!** We have half of the dynamic duo behind The Frugal and Free Travelers on to discuss their travel hacking journey. Jordan tells us all about some of their favorite redemptions to Istanbul, Portugal and Switzerland and we chat about...

This week we are so excited to be chatting with Kelsey Pomeroy from @KelseWhatElse. We discuss everything from painters tape and being Midwest Mamas, to travel hacking plane tickets to England and staying at a transformative Airbnb in Wales. There is so much packed into this episode and you will NOT want to miss it! Find us on Instagram: Mary Ellen | Jo Kelsey: @KelseWhatElse Kelsey's Fun to Follo...

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!** We have Candice on to talk all about how travel hacking and travel agents (AKA advisors) intersect. We discuss how travel advisors can take stress off of your shoulders, help you plan your trips and create customized itineraries....

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!** Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2024 we thought it was important to highlight another card that will be VERY beneficial as you travel hack your trips this year. The points can be used to book fabulous Vacasa rentals (and...