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How I Saved $10,000+ on Luxury Hotels
#244: I'll explain how I saved over $10k on luxury hotels in Costa Rica and Carmel Valley using points, free nights, and elite perks. I’ll walk you through every step, from how to book with points, when to buy them on sale, how to stack hotel credits, which hotel programs give you upgrades and free breakfast, and more!
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/maximize-savings-costa-rica-carmel-valley
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LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix
For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Credit Cards
Blog Posts
Award Search Tools
AwardTool ($20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS)
Points Path Chrome Extension
Awayz ($10 for ATH listeners and 50% off for ATH members)
Costa Rica
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Carmel Valley Ranch: Little Ranchers | River Ranch
Alila Ventana Big Sur Hotel
Buy World Of Hyatt Points For 20% Off
Elemental Movie
ATH Podcast
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:47) How Chris Got Six Free Hilton Night Certificates
(01:53) How Hilton Free Night Certificates Work
(02:59) Earning Free Nights with Hilton Credit Cards
(04:13) Planning the Trip to Costa Rica
(06:23) Buying Hilton Points (and the Caveats)
(09:40) Ways to Earn Hilton Status
(13:48) Stacking Amex and Hilton Credits
(16:14) Booking Flights with Points & Leveraging Alerts
(19:35) Renting Cars in Costa Rica
(20:55) The Flight Experience
(22:16) Adobe Car Rental Review
(23:03) Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Overview
(25:20) How We Handled an Issue at the Hotel
(30:09) Resort Layout, Pools & Amenities
(33:16) Our Sensoria Rainforest Excursion
(35:46) Diamante Eco Adventure Park & Zip Lining
(37:06) The Dining, Drinks & Staff Experience
(40:33) Sharing Feedback & Tipping the Hotel Staff
(41:59) Overall Costa Rica Takeaways & Total Costs
(45:33) How to Maximize Travel Perks without Points
(48:50) Booking Carmel Valley Ranch with Hyatt Points
(51:29) Hyatt Globalist Perks & Guest of Honor Certificates
(54:08) Hyatt Brand Explorer Program
(54:37) The Experience at Carmel Valley Ranch
(58:21) Off-Property Activities & Local Recommendations
(01:00:06) Trip Recap & Key Takeaways
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By Chris Hutchins
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#244: I'll explain how I saved over $10k on luxury hotels in Costa Rica and Carmel Valley using points, free nights, and elite perks. I’ll walk you through every step, from how to book with points, when to buy them on sale, how to stack hotel credits, which hotel programs give you upgrades and free breakfast, and more!
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/maximize-savings-costa-rica-carmel-valley
Partner Deals
Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice
NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance
Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn
Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift
LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix
For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Credit Cards
Blog Posts
Award Search Tools
AwardTool ($20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS)
Points Path Chrome Extension
Awayz ($10 for ATH listeners and 50% off for ATH members)
Costa Rica
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Carmel Valley Ranch: Little Ranchers | River Ranch
Alila Ventana Big Sur Hotel
Buy World Of Hyatt Points For 20% Off
Elemental Movie
ATH Podcast
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:47) How Chris Got Six Free Hilton Night Certificates
(01:53) How Hilton Free Night Certificates Work
(02:59) Earning Free Nights with Hilton Credit Cards
(04:13) Planning the Trip to Costa Rica
(06:23) Buying Hilton Points (and the Caveats)
(09:40) Ways to Earn Hilton Status
(13:48) Stacking Amex and Hilton Credits
(16:14) Booking Flights with Points & Leveraging Alerts
(19:35) Renting Cars in Costa Rica
(20:55) The Flight Experience
(22:16) Adobe Car Rental Review
(23:03) Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Overview
(25:20) How We Handled an Issue at the Hotel
(30:09) Resort Layout, Pools & Amenities
(33:16) Our Sensoria Rainforest Excursion
(35:46) Diamante Eco Adventure Park & Zip Lining
(37:06) The Dining, Drinks & Staff Experience
(40:33) Sharing Feedback & Tipping the Hotel Staff
(41:59) Overall Costa Rica Takeaways & Total Costs
(45:33) How to Maximize Travel Perks without Points
(48:50) Booking Carmel Valley Ranch with Hyatt Points
(51:29) Hyatt Globalist Perks & Guest of Honor Certificates
(54:08) Hyatt Brand Explorer Program
(54:37) The Experience at Carmel Valley Ranch
(58:21) Off-Property Activities & Local Recommendations
(01:00:06) Trip Recap & Key Takeaways
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