Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

29. A Scottish Adventure: How We Traveled On Points To Scotland


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Welcome back to the show! Today, Pam and Jess are excited to share their incredible adventures in Scotland. Scotland holds a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to share the scoop with you!

Let's start with Pam's journey. It was a nail-biter as she narrowly caught her flight to Edinburgh after dealing with a delayed positioning flight from Denver to Newark. But the icing on the cake? She scored Air France business class seats for just 58K Amex points, thanks to a fantastic transfer bonus. Talk about getting luxury for less!

Now, let's dive into Jess's success. On their first Scottish adventure, her family of 6 used a whopping 360,000 United miles, flying from Houston to Chicago and finally landing in the enchanting city of Edinburgh. On their second trip, they took advantage of the Singapore fifth freedom flight, scoring direct flights from Houston to Manchester for just 25,000 miles per person each way. A fantastic deal for a family of six!

Despite our different stories, Scotland captured our hearts with its stunning beauty and left us with treasured memories. And the best part? We accomplished it all without breaking the bank, thanks to our award travel skills.

If you're itching to hear more about our Scottish escapades and learn insider tips on traveling on points, hit that play button and tune into the full episode. 

 

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Links For This Episode: 

Booking an Airbnb with Points and Miles

Scotland on Points and Miles

Happy Tours day trip to Isle of Skye

 

Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:00  Ready to go to Scotland? Here is how! 

  • 1:58 How we got to Scotland from Denver: Tips you need to know

  • 7:41 A look inside Jess’s two times in Scotland with the family. (And why they are ready to go back!) 

  • 13:53 Pam’s top picks and stays in Scotland 

  • 16:28 The best activities in Scotland for all ages

  • 30:26 What Jess did and what she loved about her first stay in Scotland

  • 33:17 How Jess upgraded her stay in Scotland the second time around

 

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