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Points Too ParadiseAuthor: Megan Lanford
Welcome to Points Too Paradise, the podcast that shows you how to turn your everyday spending into unforgettable vacationsall using credit card points and travel rewards! Hosted by Megan Lanford, a travel points expert and mom who went from barely affording one vacation a year to taking six luxury trips annuallysaving over 20,000 a year on travel.In each episode, youll get insider travel tips, credit card strategies, and real-life redemption hacks to help you: -Earn free flights and hotel stays with points & miles - Find the best travel credit cards for your lifestyle - Unlock first-class upgrades & VIP experiences - Plan bucket-list trips without breaking the bankWhether youre a total beginner or a seasoned points pro, Points Too Paradise will teach you how to maximize your rewards, travel more, and spend less. Ready to start booking your dream vacations for (nearly) free? Subscribe now and lets turn your points into paradise! Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why Flexible Points Should Be Your #1 Strategy for 2026 (How I Used Them to Book a Luxury Resort)
Episode 95
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
Why Flexible Points Need to Be Your Strategy for 2026 (Real Trip Breakdown + How I Picked the Best Luxury Hotel Using Chase, Amex, Hyatt, Hilton & Marriott)If you want 2026 to be the year you finally take that luxury vacation without draining your bank account, this is the episode you need in your life. Today, I’m breaking down why flexible points are the MOST important strategy for travel in 2026 — especially if you want free flights, luxury hotel stays, and maximum redemption value.And to show you exactly why flexible points matter so much, I’m walking you through a real trip I just planned where I compared multiple luxury hotel options using points from different banks (Chase, Amex). Because here’s the truth: 👉 If you only collect airline miles or stay loyal to one hotel chain… you’re going to miss out on the BEST deals.Flexible points change everything.⭐ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:→ Why flexible points (like Chase UR, Amex MR & Capital One Miles) give you the biggest travel freedomWe’ll talk about how flexible programs allow you to choose the BEST redemption across multiple airlines and hotels — instead of being locked into one brand.→ Why flexible points ALWAYS outperform fixed-value rewardsI break down real numbers, real examples, and what these points can do that cash back simply can’t.→ How I planned a luxury trip by comparing multiple hotel options across different point currenciesThis is where it gets fun. I’ll walk you through:The exact resort options I looked atHow many points each one costWhich bank each option aligned withAnd how having multiple point pools saved me hundreds — sometimes thousands — of dollars.This story will show you EXACTLY why flexible points give you negotiation power, choice, and the freedom to book the best deal, not just the one option you’re stuck with.→ Why 2026 is the year flexible points matter more than everWe’re entering a new era of:Dynamic pricingMore transfer bonusesHigher travel costsIncreased redemption opportunitiesFlexible points give you the upper hand in all of it.✈️ Real-Life Trip Breakdown (The Part Listeners LOVE)I’ll explain:Which resort I almost bookedAnd how having access to multiple point currencies gave me control over the entire process.This is literally the strategy my clients use to save $10,000+ a year.🧠 Why This Matters for YouIf you’ve ever felt stuck because:Flights were too expensiveHyatt didn’t have availabilityMarriott wanted 80,000 points per nightCapital One’s portal pricing was too high…this episode is your permission slip to STOP locking yourself into one ecosystem.💼 Ready to Build Your 2026 Flexible-Points Strategy?If you want to build your first points system, earn 100,000+ points easily, or get help choosing the right cards for your 2026 travel goals… 👉 Join Travel Points Academy — this is EXACTLY what we do inside the program.See Best Credit Card Offers HERE
