July 03, 2024

Playing the Points and Miles Game as a Family with @thefrugalandfreetravelers (Ep. 29)

57 minutes

How can families travel luxuriously without breaking the bank?

Challenge your preconceived notions about cost-effective luxurious travel in this episode of the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast. Host DeAndre Coke welcomes Jordan and Courtney from “The Frugal and Free Travelers,” an Indiana-based couple with two daughters who share their love of adventure.

Together they have mastered traveling frugally yet luxuriously through strategic planning and usage of points and miles. Starting with the Chase Freedom card in 2007 to lavish trips to South America and Disney World, Jordan and Courtney share insights and tips on balancing family, work, and a passion for travel.

Key Highlights:

Family Travel Dynamics: Learn how Jordan and Courtney prioritize travel despite a middle-class income, manage long flights with ease, and train their kids to enjoy travel

Credit Card Strategy: Discover how they started with the Chase Freedom card and now open multiple cards annually, focusing on transferable points to improve their credit scores

Travel Planning: Understand how Courtney handles 80% of research and planning, balancing activities to ensure memorable trips for the entire family

Memorable Trips: Hear about their highlights, including hiking in Madeira, exploring Portugal, and using Alaska Airlines miles for South America, plus a budget-friendly stay in Chile and maximizing credits at the Arizona Biltmore

Challenges and Solutions: Find out how they overcome challenges like booking four business class seats and hotel rooms for four, emphasizing the importance of earning large points and understanding program availability

Advice for Beginners: Receive practical advice on starting small with points, avoiding hoarding, and using them promptly

Upcoming Adventures: Get a sneak peek into their future trips to Greece and Turks and Caicos, and dream destinations like Thailand and Indonesia. Follow their journey on Instagram and visit their website for more resources

And much more!

Resources:

Best Current Card Offers to Maximize Points

LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:

Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!

BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group

DeAndre Coke (forbes.com)

Truicity Wealth Management

Website: Travel Freely

Insightful Points & Miles Strategies with the Hosts of “Wonderland on Points” (Ep. 20)

Connect with DeAndre Coke:

Instagram: BoldlyGo.world

LinkedIn: DeAndre Coke

Website: BoldlyGo.world

YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld

Connect with Jordan and Courtney:

Instagram: thefrugalandfreetravelers

Website: thefrugalandfreetravelers.com

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