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Welcome to Points Too Paradise, the podcast that shows you how to turn your everyday spending into unforgettable vacations—all 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 annually—saving over $20,000 a year on travel.In each episode, you’ll 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 you’re a total beginner or a seasoned points pro, Points Too Paradise will teach you how to maximize your re
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- Today23 min
Xcaret Review: Our Stay, How We Booked It With Points, and Whether It Was Worth It
We just got back from Xcaret and I'm sharing everything. In this episode I break down how we booked our stay with points, what was included, how the parks work, what we ate, and my honest take on whether it was worth it. If you've been eyeing Xcaret for your own family trip, this will help you decide and plan it.What we coverWhy we chose Xcaret and who it's best forHow we booked it with points: which currency/card, how many points, all of itWhat our stay was worth in cash vs. what we paid out of pocket: What's includedThe parksFood reviews: the best meals, the ones that missed, and what I'd order againPools and the resort layout: how to get around, where to stay on property, and what our 4-year-old loved mostThe honest verdict: was it worth it, who it's for, and what I'd do differentlyTips before you bookResources mentioned Plan your trip with Mesa Notes: https://mesanotes.comSee the top credit card offers right now: https://travelfreely.com/points-too-paradise-top-offers-1/?bref=piw&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUNLYVwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOAmpUjs1S3Kgi70Th59NHfXNo4UY2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-F_z58l9p58bJwdSNue6wz1yUoBH5G85GYaxK8VRKGxCjgcW7XRkl_aIMqZ_aem_48JdDg1I1HL12ijGmu0BbwJoin the Travel Points Lounge: https://pointstooparadise.com/travel-points-lounge
- 1 weeks ago11 min
ATMOS Rewards: Fly More Airlines for Less
Southwest isn't the only way to fly for fewer points. In this episode I break down Atmos Rewards, the Alaska and Hawaiian program, and why you can use it to book about 30 other partner airlines, not just Alaska and Hawaiian flights.What we cover:How partner flights are priced, including short American flights from 4,500 points one wayEvery Atmos card option and who each one fits: Ascent, Business, Summit, and the Hawaiian cardHow the $99 Companion Fare works, and how it differs from the Summit's Global Companion AwardWhy I'm including the Hawaiian card for anyone who wants to skip Bank of AmericaResources:Card links: Travel rewards credit card offers - Atmos™ RewardsJoin the Travel Points Lounge: pointstooparadise.com/travel-points-lounge
- 2 weeks ago17 min
United Airlines Deep Dive
United Airlines is one of my favorite airlines and with all the changes with Southwest last week, many people are looking at where to go next. In this episode we deep dive on award flights, status, ways to earn and use points for flights. In this episodeThe cardholder perks I love most, including award discounts and economy saver accessLounge passes: which card gets you in and which one does notThe United cards and their current sign-up bonusesResources:Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointstooparadiseTravel Points Lounge: https://pointstooparadise.com/travel-points-loungeUnited Credit Cards:United Business CardUnited Business Club CardUnited Quest CardUnited Explorer CardUnited Gateway CardUnited Club Card
- 3 weeks ago17 min
Southwest Companion Pass Changes & What to do Now
Southwest just changed how the Companion Pass works, and the card bonus route most of us have used for years is going away. In this episode I walk you through what changed on October 15, what to do before December 2, how to check your own Companion Pass points, and what 2027 looks like if you miss the window.In this episode:What Southwest changed and what stops counting toward the pass starting January 1, 2027The December 2 date: if you are approved for a Southwest card by then and meet the welcome bonus requirements, those bonus points can still count, even if you finish the spending in early 2027Why I am telling my clients to open the business card (80K bonus) and the personal card (50K bonus) nowHow to log in and see your Companion Pass qualifying points, and how to figure out your gapWhat 2027 looks like: the new three-trip pass at 95,000 TQPs and the unlimited pass at 140,000 TQPsThe new premium Southwest card from Chase and the Icon Lounges coming in late 2027Resources: The Southwest Business card I would grab NOW: Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Business | Travel FreelyThe Southwest Plus card: Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus | Travel FreelyThe Southwest Premier Card: Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier | Travel FreelyThe Travel Points Lounge
- 4 weeks ago14 min
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Review: What It Cost in Points and How to Book
Join the Lounge: Travel Points Lounge | Points Too ParadiseFollow on Instagram: InstagramIn this episode, I take you inside the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. I cover exactly how many points my stay cost, what the rooms are like, the pools, where we ate, and how the location works for exploring Tucson.What we cover:How many points I used and how I booked it The room The pools and the rest of the resortFood and drink on propertyThe location and what’s nearby
- Oct 6, 202611 min
Hyatt Is Getting Harder to Reach: How I'm Pivoting My Points Strategy
Free Workshop: https://calendly.com/pointstooparadise/how-to-travel-more-without-spending-more-money-clone-1Chase moved Sapphire Preferred transfers to Hyatt to 4:3 on October 1, and Bilt follows on January 1. I travel 6 to 8 times a year and save over $30,000 every year, and Hyatt used to be the default for a lot of those stays.In this episode I walk through what changed, what to do before the Bilt deadline if you want those points, and how I'm spreading my points across different programs and what my strategy is going forward.Resources:Best Credit Card OffersTravel Points Lounge
- Sep 29, 202611 min
How Travel Points Grew My Business
I travel 6 to 8 times a year and save over $30,000 every year with points, but this episode isn't really about the trips. It's about what points make possible for my business. In April I went to Power Table Live, and if I hadn't gone, I wouldn't be speaking at an event in Alabama next week. In this episode I tell the full circle story of how saying yes to events has helped me grow my business, network, and get on stages.In this episode:Why I went to Power Table Live in AprilHow that one event led to my speaking opportunity in AlabamaHow points let me say yes to events without the cost holding me backWhat being in the room has done for my businessWhat I'd tell you if you're on the fence about going to an eventConnect with me:Instagram: @pointstooparadiseWebsite: pointstooparadise.comTravel Points Lounge: Travel Points Lounge | Points Too Paradise
- Sep 15, 202612 min
Deep Dive on Capital One Venture
Capital One just bumped up the welcome offer on the Venture Rewards card, and it's worth stopping to talk about. In this episode I'm walking through exactly what the current offer looks like, why it's better than what's been out there most of the year, and the part people usually skip what you actually do with the miles and the travel credit once you have them. What's CoveredThe current offer, in plain terms: 75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months, plus a $300 Capital One Travel credit for hotel and vacation rental bookings, upon approval. $95 annual fee, no foreign transaction fees.Why this counts as "elevated": the $300 credit is new on top of the standard 75,000-mile bonus, and it's the best this card's welcome offer has looked in months.The fine print people miss on that $300 credit: it's stays-only (hotels and vacation rentals through Capital One Travel, no flights, no rental cars), it expires one year from account opening, it doesn't renew, and you don't earn miles on the portion of a booking it covers.Two ways to use the 75,000 miles: redeem at a flat 1 cent per mile to erase travel purchases on your statement, or transfer to one of Capital One's airline and hotel partners for potentially more value per mile.Who this offer actually makes sense for: what to think about before applying, including the $4,000 spend requirement and Capital One's eligibility rule.Resources MentionedCapital One Venture Rewards Credit CardFollow Megan on Instragram @pointstooparadise
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About Points Too Paradise
Welcome to Points Too Paradise, the podcast that shows you how to turn your everyday spending into unforgettable vacations—all 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 annually—saving over $20,000 a year on travel.In each episode, you’ll 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 you’re a total beginner or a seasoned points pro, Points Too Paradise will teach you how to maximize your re
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