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