Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel

By Mary Ellen and Jo

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Episodes: 162

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A show where two adventurous moms share everything they have learned about traveling on credit card points and how to explore the world on a budget.


Episode Date
161. Midweek Mini- Bilt and Rakuten Break the Internet: The Biggest News in Points and Miles This Year
Nov 12, 2025
161. Copenhagen, Lego House, & Low-Cost European Adventures: How We Traveled 10 Days in Europe With Kids for Less Than the Cost of a Road Trip to Florida (Flights and Hotels INCLUDED)
Nov 10, 2025
160. Midweek Mini Crash Course: Unlimited Buy One Get One Free Flights for 2 YEARS with the Southwest Companion Pass
Nov 05, 2025
159. From Points to Pit Stops: Using Points to Fuel the F1 Trip of a Lifetime in Italy
Nov 03, 2025
158. Midweek Mini: A Little Bad News (Closing Loopholes + Changing Card Rules) and a GOOD Birthday Surprise (with a Business Class Redemption!)
Oct 29, 2025
157. How to Book a Stopover with Air Canada Aeroplan (and Why You Should Try It)
Oct 27, 2025
156. Midweek Mini: Citi’s BRAND NEW American Airlines Credit Card!!
Oct 22, 2025
155. The Town That Got Our Teens Off Their Phones: An Epic, Out of the Ordinary Road Trip on Points
Oct 20, 2025
154. Midweek Mini: Things We Learned at TravelMore Con and the BIG LEAK!!!!
Oct 15, 2025
153. Magic on Points: Planning a European Harry Potter Adventure through London and Scotland
Oct 13, 2025
152. Midweek Mini- Part 2: Castles, Canals and the Netherlands BEYOND Amsterdam
Oct 08, 2025
151. From Rentals to Rewards: Unique Points Strategies with the Itinerary Boss
Oct 06, 2025
150. Midweek Mini: Netherlands Part 1- Amsterdam with Kids, Biking, Anne Frank House & More
Oct 01, 2025
149. Choice Hotels Deep Dive: Exploring Scandinavia on Points
Sep 29, 2025
148. Midweek Mini: Chase Updates, New Southwest Companion Pass Strategy & A New Card in the Wallet
Sep 24, 2025
147. The Amex Platinum Refresh: Is $895 Worth It?!
Sep 22, 2025
146. Midweek Mini: News Round Up- September 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
145. Exploring France with Kids on POINTS: Paris, Bayeux, and Normandy
Sep 15, 2025
144. Midweek Mini: Analysis Paralysis vs. Shiny New Card Syndrome- SEND HELP
Sep 10, 2025
143. East Coast Beach Getaway on Points: Wild Dunes Resort with Kate’s on a Plane
Sep 08, 2025
142. Midweek Mini: Recent Points and Travel NEWS ROUNDUP
Sep 03, 2025
141. Inside the 2024 Best Hotel Rewards Rankings with U.S. News & World Report
Sep 01, 2025
140. Midweek Mini: Breaking Down Alaska’s New Atmos Program and Elite Travel Credit Card with @BecomeTravelRich
Aug 27, 2025
139. Unlocking the IHG Rewards Program + A Dreamy Cayman Island Stay at the Kimpton Seafire with @Travel.More.Momma
Aug 25, 2025
138. Midweek Mini- Flying Solo: What Parents Need to Know About Unaccompanied Minor Programs
Aug 20, 2025
137. Cancun’s Hottest New Adults-Only All-Inclusive: Hyatt Vivid Grand Island
Aug 18, 2025
136. Midweek Mini- EXCITING NEWS for American Airlines Flyers + the New Premium Citi Card!
Aug 13, 2025
135. Five Seats to London for only 43k Points - Yes, really! London Part 2
Aug 11, 2025
134. Summer Road Trip Mini: Pheonix, Flagstaff and Sedona- The Ultimate Southwest Road Trip
Aug 06, 2025
133. Round Table Episode with @TravelPointersWithAlli - Our Card Choices and Strategy in 2025
Aug 04, 2025
132. Midweek Mini: The Broadway Ticket Hack That BLEW OUR MINDS
Jul 30, 2025
131. Milan, Florence, Rome and the DREAMY Amalfi Coast on Points!
Jul 28, 2025
130. Midweek Mini; HOT OFF THE PRESS- US News & World Report 2025-26 Travel Rewards Program RANKINGS!
Jul 23, 2025
129. Australian Adventure: Melbourne, Sydney & the Power of Points
Jul 21, 2025
128. Summer Road Trip Mini: Black Hills & Badlands on Points
Jul 16, 2025
127. Adventures in London PART 1- Budget Hacks, Tips and Tricks for Two Days in London With a Teenager
Jul 14, 2025
126. Midweek Mini Road Trip: Hocking Hills-A Secluded Ohio Gem for Your Next Nature-Filled Road Trip
Jul 09, 2025
125. Dreamy California All-Inclusive: How to Book the Alila Ventana Big Sur on Points
Jul 07, 2025
124. Midweek Mini- The NEW CHASE BANK ERA: How to Maximize and Prioritize Your Earning Categories OVER Sign Up Bonuses As Things Continue to Shift
Jul 02, 2025
123. Exploring England’s Beautiful Countryside: Our National Park Road Trip Itinerary Through the Cotswolds, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales
Jun 30, 2025
122. Summer Roadtrip Mini: The BEST Midwest Hidden Gem That You've NEVER Heard Of! Welcome to Bentonville, Arkansas
Jun 25, 2025
121. BREAKING NEWS! Chase Sapphire Reserve REFRESH- New Welcome Offer Announcement Plus ALL the Changes for the CSR
Jun 23, 2025
120. Summer Road Trip Mini: Spanish Moss & Southern Magic- A Savannah, GA Getaway
Jun 18, 2025
119. Travel Smarter: Credit Card Rewards, Taxes & Family Finance with Jamie Trull
Jun 16, 2025
118. Summer Road Trip Mini: Family Fun on Florida’s Emerald Coast- From Destin to Panama City Beach
Jun 11, 2025
117. Taiwan Travel Guide: Points Tips, Itinerary Planning & Must-See Spots with Katherine Fan
Jun 09, 2025
116. Summer Road Trip Mini: Southwestern US National Park Loop Starting in El Paso
Jun 04, 2025
115. Points, Parks & Planning: Exploring 3 Pacific Northwest National Parks with Travel Journalist, Cami
Jun 02, 2025
114. Summer Road Trip Mini: Maximizing Free Night Certificates for a Weekend Exploring Catalina Island & Long Beach
May 28, 2025
113. Temples, Tea, Trains and More: China Itinerary Unpacked with @PointsandMilesDoc
May 26, 2025
112. Summer Road Trip Mini: Desert Dreams & Travel Schemes- Tucson, AZ on a Budget
May 21, 2025
111. NYC on POINTS AND Our Very First In Person Episode EVER!
May 19, 2025
110. Summer Road Trip Mini- Gorgeous Nature Retreat and Historic Towns in the Pacific Northwest. Visiting Cle Elum, WA and Suncadia Resort
May 14, 2025
109. Aruba on Points: How to Travel Smarter to the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret
May 12, 2025
108. Summer Road Trip Series Begins! Explore Newport, Rhode Island on Points
May 07, 2025
107. Las Vegas, NV: Exploring Creative, Family-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Sin City for a Fraction of the Cost
May 05, 2025
106. Midweek Mini: Things We WISH We Knew When We Started Points and Miles.... We'll Go First
Apr 30, 2025
105. Staying in a $7000 Plunge Pool Suite at the Park Hyatt St Kitts for $0!
Apr 28, 2025
104. Midweek Mini: Say It Ain’t So! AMEX to Alaska Loophole in Jeopardy + A Summer Series Surprise!
Apr 23, 2025
103. Luxury on a BUDGET: Family Trip to Costa Rica and the Andaz Papagayo with @KCSavvyTravelers
Apr 21, 2025
102. Midweek Mini: A CAUTIONARY TALE
Apr 16, 2025
101. Take Your Points Game to the NEXT LEVEL with CardPointers Founder Emmanuel Crouvisier
Apr 14, 2025
100. Our 100th EPISODE!!! Giveaway Winners Announced!
Apr 09, 2025
99. @RaimeeTravel is BACK to Talk Epic and Affordable Ireland Road Trips!
Apr 07, 2025
98. Midweek Mini: The Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefit You Should NOT Be Sleeping On!
Apr 02, 2025
97. American Airlines is BLOWING OUR MINDS Thanks to @The_Frugal_Tourist
Mar 31, 2025
96. Midweek Mini: How Do I Use My Capital One Travel Credit? Ideas, Tips and Tricks for Making the Most Out of the Venture's Elevated Welcome Offer!
Mar 26, 2025
95. BACK to Hawaii! Exploring Disney's Aulani Resort AND the Hyatt Regency Maui BOTH ON POINTS with @Jamie.Travel.Tips
Mar 24, 2025
94. Midweek Mini- Is Southwest Dead to Us?! Exploring All the Upcoming Changes to the Once Beloved Airline
Mar 19, 2025
93. 50 States in One Year With Points and Miles Experts @TheMobileHomie
Mar 17, 2025
92. Midweek Mini: Hilton Elevated Offers- Why Those Coveted FREE Night Certificates Are SO Valuable and How You Should Use Them!
Mar 12, 2025
91. An Epic Thailand Adventure with @PointsPat
Mar 10, 2025
90. Midweek Mini: Everything You Need To Know About The Hyatt Devaluation
Mar 05, 2025
89. Points to Paradise: A Luxury Masai Mara Safari with @EmilyEatsandExplores
Mar 03, 2025
88. Midweek Mini: Venture VS Venture X
Feb 26, 2025
87. A Weekend In Boston- The Perfect Family Destination on Points
Feb 24, 2025
86. Midweek Mini: Freezing Your Credit 101- Protect Yourself From Identity Theft and Potentially Improve Your Chances of Card Approvals!
Feb 19, 2025
85. Cape Town South Africa on Points - Stunning Beauty and More Affordable Than You Think
Feb 17, 2025
84. Midweek Mini: Can I Earn Points When Buying a Car?
Feb 12, 2025
83. Long Live this Swiftie’s Fearless Journey to Singapore on Points for The Best Day With Her Nieces
Feb 10, 2025
82. Midweek Mini- My Player 2 Thinks This Will Ruin Our Credit Scores!
Feb 05, 2025
81. Transfer Bonuses: Examining the Trends With @Continental.Ky
Feb 03, 2025
80. Midweek Mini- Priority Pass Lounges- Are They Worth Getting a High Annual Fee Card?
Jan 29, 2025
79. A Dream Bahama's Trip for a Family of Five - Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas
Jan 27, 2025
78. Midweek Mini- Listener Question: What is Up With Airline Taxes and Fees?
Jan 22, 2025
77. The Roadmap to Making Your Disney Vacation a Reality with @PackedWithPoints and @TheTravelingHansens
Jan 20, 2025
76. Midweek Mini: Listener Question- 6% Cash Back vs. 5x Travel Points
Jan 15, 2025
75. Turning Business Expenses Into Nearly Free Travel with Devon Gimbel
Jan 13, 2025
74. Midweek Mini: 24 Hour Washington DC Girl's Trip ON POINTS
Jan 08, 2025
73. Luxury Stay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt: Exclusive Perks & Tips for Your San Diego Getaway
Jan 06, 2025
72. Midweek Q&A- What Apps and Portals Are We Using RIGHT NOW to Maximize Our Earnings?
Jan 01, 2025
71. A Dream Hawaiian Vacation on a Budget (Even if You Aren't Flying From the West Coast!) with @MariOnTheMap
Dec 30, 2024
70. MINI CHRISTMAS EPISODE- Who Are Mary Ellen and Jo? Podcast Updates and Little Known Facts
Dec 25, 2024
69. Taking $60,000 Worth of Trips for $6000 in One Year with @OurFamilyPassport + Top Underrated Places to Visit With Kids!
Dec 23, 2024
68. Wondering Wednesday Q&A: How to Maximize Your Points with Transfer Bonuses AND What Current Bonuses are Available
Dec 18, 2024
67. How to Save $20,000+ on a Trip to Tahiti, Mo'orea and Bora Bora with @LetsTravelTalk
Dec 16, 2024
66. Wondering Wednesday: Major Shakeup- American Airlines Ends Partnership with Barclays – What You Need to Know
Dec 11, 2024
65. Unlocking the Secrets to Scoring Deals on Antarctic Cruises with Katherine Fan
Dec 09, 2024
64. Wondering Wednesday: How Do I Earn the Same Sign Up Bonus AGAIN?
Dec 04, 2024
63. United Airlines With @TravelLikeTommy - PLUS - When (if ever) Should You Buy Points?
Dec 02, 2024
62. Wondering Wednesday: How do I get FREE hotel room upgrades? (NO STATUS Required!)
Nov 27, 2024
61. Airline Deep Dive with our Favorite Delta Girlie, @JanelleOnAJet
Nov 25, 2024
60. Wondering Wednesday: When SHOULD I Use the Travel Portal?
Nov 20, 2024
59. 12 Business Class Products on Points in 12 Months with @LuckyTicTac
Nov 18, 2024
58. Wondering Wednesday: How Do I Figure Out the Value of a Redemption (CPP)?
Nov 13, 2024
57. The BEST Credit Card Pairings to MAXIMIZE Your Point Earnings
Nov 11, 2024
56: Wondering Wednesday: When Should I Add An Authorized User?
Nov 06, 2024
55. 25 YEARS in the Points and Miles Game with @SavvyTravelMamas
Nov 04, 2024
54. Wondering Wednesday: What is Stacking?
Oct 30, 2024
53. A Realistic Look At Your First Year in Points & Miles with @TravelersInLaw
Oct 28, 2024
52. Wondering Wednesday: What is the Ideal Space Between Credit Cards?
Oct 23, 2024
51. $30,000 Trip To Greece on CREDIT CARD POINTS with @Angies.Travel.Tips
Oct 21, 2024
50. Wondering Wednesday: Points & Miles Acronyms DECODED
Oct 16, 2024
49. AMEX Gold Deep Dive REMIX
Oct 14, 2024
48. Wondering Wednesday: Why Shouldn't You Be Afraid of Annual Fees?
Oct 09, 2024
47. Unlocking the Southwest Companion Pass: Your Ticket to Free Flights!
Oct 07, 2024
46. Wondering Wednesday: What in the World is 5/24?
Oct 02, 2024
45. Top Five Destinations for Family Weekend Getaways with @AMomExplores
Sep 30, 2024
44. Amsterdam and London on Points with @AmberOnPoints
Sep 23, 2024
43. 12 Trips in 12 Months with @JenOnAJetPlane
Sep 16, 2024
42. Disneyland Dreams on a Points Budget
Sep 09, 2024
41. Visiting Florida's Exotic National Parks
Sep 02, 2024
40. Cabo on Points with @Wayfarenco
Aug 26, 2024
39. Universal Studios Orlando on Points- Part 2
Aug 19, 2024
38. Universal Studios Orlando on Points- Part 1
Aug 12, 2024
37. Travel to Spain on Points with @TravelingFranklins
Aug 05, 2024
36. Asheville On Points with Kelsey Graves
Jul 29, 2024
35. Switzerland on Points - Part 2
Jul 22, 2024
34. Switzerland On Points - Part 1
Jul 15, 2024
33. Exploring Alaska Airlines With @HerAlaskaTravels
Jul 08, 2024
32. Understanding American Airlines With @BensBigDeal
Jul 01, 2024
31. Flying a Family of 7 in Business Class ON POINTS with @TravelPointsRob
Jun 24, 2024
30. Accessible Family Travel on Points with Wonders Within Reach
Jun 17, 2024
29. AMEX Gold Deep Dive
Jun 10, 2024
28. Traveling On Points with a Family of Five Featuring @HassansOnHoliday
Jun 03, 2024
27. A Dream Weekend at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
May 27, 2024
26. Italy Gone WRONG with Mandy Brooke
May 20, 2024
25. Budget Friendly Family Travel with Katie's Travel Tricks
May 13, 2024
24. Using Status in the Game of Points and Miles: Marriott, American Airlines and More With TravelMoreCon Creator @AshleyGetsAround
May 06, 2024
23. Salt Lake City, Utah on Points - with guest Lisa Stanworth
Apr 29, 2024
22. Tulum, the Maldives, and Luxury Travel on Points with @BoldlyGo.World
Apr 22, 2024
21. The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary in Southern California on Points
Apr 15, 2024
20. Traveling on Points and Miles to Avoid Career Burnout Featuring @PointsandMilesDoc
Apr 08, 2024
19. National Parks on Points & Rental Car Gems With @pointsforthememories
Apr 01, 2024
18. Deal Stacking to Maximize Point Earnings With @TheGrady_Bunch
Mar 25, 2024
17. Japan on Points With @RaimeeTravel
Mar 18, 2024
16. Can You Take A Cruise on Points? With @ProfitsandPoints
Mar 11, 2024
15. World of Hyatt Deep Dive
Mar 04, 2024
14. Around the World on Points in Business Class With Devan From @PointSisters
Feb 26, 2024
13. Paris on Points with @TravelPointersWithAlli
Feb 19, 2024
12. Traveling on Points: YOUR Questions Answered
Feb 12, 2024
11. Heritage Exploration: A Deep Dive Into Our Trips to Minnesota and Puerto Rico
Feb 05, 2024
10. AMEX Platinum Deep Dive With @ProfitsandPoints
Jan 29, 2024
9. Dream European Vacations on Points With @TheFrugalandFreeTravelers
Jan 22, 2024
8. Wales & England on Points With @KelseWhatElse
Jan 15, 2024
7. Points and Miles & Travel Advisors with @TravelByCandice
Jan 08, 2024
6. Venture X & Keeping Your Points ORGANIZED
Jan 01, 2024
5. Our Favorite National Parks on Points
Dec 25, 2023
4. The Most Magical Place On Earth With @HomeschoolingOnPoints
Dec 18, 2023
3. Chase Ultimate Rewards and the KING OF ALL CARDS
Dec 11, 2023
2. TWO YEARS Of Free Flights? How To Get Your Own Southwest Companion Pass
Dec 04, 2023
1. Who We Are and Why YOU Should Be Traveling on Points
Nov 27, 2023