Megan Lanford is a travel points coach and host of the Points to Paradise podcast, where she teaches people how to turn credit card points into dream vacations. Once only able to afford a single trip a year, Megan now takes over six trips annually, saving more than $20,000 a year on travel. She’s passionate about helping others unlock luxury travel experiences—like first-class flights and five-star resorts—without breaking the bank. Megan’s expertise lies in demystifying the world of credit card points, making it accessible for families, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to travel more for less.

On this episode we talk about:

– Megan’s journey from wildlife biologist to travel points expert and entrepreneur

– The biggest mistakes people make with credit card points—and how to avoid them

– The secret to maximizing points value by using transfer partners instead of travel portals

– How to book luxury hotels and first-class flights for a fraction of the usual cost

– Practical strategies for families and business owners to travel more often, for less

– Building an online business as a stay-at-home parent and turning expertise into income

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Transfer Points for Maximum Value: Don’t use your credit card’s default travel portal—transfer your points to airline and hotel partners to get 2-3x more value and unlock luxury experiences.

2. Plan Ahead and Be Strategic: The earlier you plan, the better your chances of scoring first-class flights and top-tier hotel upgrades with points.

3. Turn Knowledge into Income: If people are always asking you for advice, there’s a business opportunity—start by sharing your knowledge online and build products around your audience’s needs.

Notable Quotes

“The biggest mistake I see people make is booking through the bank’s travel portal—you lose out on so much value. Transfer your points to partners and you can 2 to 3x what they’re worth.”

“Every single time I’ve emailed a hotel manager before a trip to ask for something special, we’ve gotten an upgrade—sometimes to rooms worth $1,200 a night.”

“Most students in my course book their first vacation on points within three months—and then they never pay full price for travel again.”

Connect with Megan Lanford:

https://www.instagram.com/pointtoparadise/

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