Ready to escape the cold and head to somewhere with sunshine? In this episode, Travis, Emily, and Matt reveal their favorite warm weather destinations you can book using points and miles, getting into the details of travel to Mexico, Greece, Costa Rica and more. Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Whether you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or planning a bigger international trip, this episode covers destinations that are both aspirational and surprisingly accessible - and all can done with points! This episode will give you ideas you can actually use for your next tropical getaway. Before you book, don’t forget to log your redemptions inside the free 10X Travel redemption tracker so you can keep everything organized! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome: Warm-Weather Trips You Can Book With Points 04:53 Why Costa Rica: Easy Flights + Best Airline Points Plays 11:02 Costa Rica Hotels on Points: Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton & IHG Options 12:47 High-End Redemptions & Resorts (Andaz, Ritz Reserve, Waldorf) 25:25 Costa Rica Trip Planning Tips 27:29 Paros, Greece: Getting There on Points 32:24 Getting to the Greek islands: Aegean Awards vs. Paying Cash 32:59 Visiting Paros: Hotels, Transportation, and Day Trips 36:59 Mexico: The Ultimate Quick Getaway 39:10 Points & Airline Options to Mexico 42:25 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, & Riviera Maya/Cancun 01:01:16 Wrap-up: Tools & Award Booking Help Links and Resources from this Episode: Take Our Free Points and Miles Course New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Let us book your next award flight for you Everything You Need To Know About Award Booking How to Select Seats on Partner Award Bookings Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
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