Let's travel to San Antonio, Texas! Where we stayed at the Marriott JW San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

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Come along as we travel to White Sands National Park and talk about where to fly into, where to stay and all about what you need to do when visiting on points!

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to remember which card has what benefit, when your annual fees are due, or how many points you’ve earned—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the exact tool I use to keep all of my credit cards, welcome offers, and travel points organized in one place: the Travel Freely App.

This free app has been a total game changer—not just for me, but for my clients too. Whether you’re brand new to travel points or have a growing stack of rewards cards, Travel Freely helps you stay on top of everything so you can earn more points, avoid fees, and travel smarter.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Download the Travel Freely App

You’ve finally earned your first set of travel points—but now what? If you're feeling stuck, unsure where to go, or overwhelmed by redemption options, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to build a dream travel bucket list, explore destinations where your points can take you, and use the Hyatt map to start visualizing real trips you can book.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered, excited, and crystal clear on how to start using your points to plan that first (or next!) unforgettable adventure.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why it’s totally normal to feel stuck after earning your first points
• The #1 mindset shift that helps you move from “I don’t know” to “I can’t wait!”
• How to build a dream travel bucket list that actually makes your redemptions easier
• A simple trick using the Hyatt hotel map to explore where your points can take you

Resources Mentioned:

• Travel Points Academy – Learn how to earn and redeem points like a pro
• Connect with Me: Instagram: @pointstooparadise

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business

Capital One Venture X

Chase Ink Business Cards

Ready to dive into the best credit card offers available right now? These cards come with elevated welcome bonuses, valuable perks, and major earning potential—whether you're planning your first points trip or stacking rewards for your next luxury getaway.

In this episode, I’m sharing my top picks for both personal and business cards that are actually worth it in today’s points game. I’ll walk you through:

• How I decide which card to recommend based on your travel goals
• Tips for applying, meeting minimum spends, and maximizing value

If you’ve been waiting for the “right” time to open a card — this is it. These offers are too good to miss.

Resources Mentioned:

Capital One Spark Cash

IHG One Rewards Premier

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

Venture X

You’ve probably heard all the hype about the Chase Sapphire Reserve® — but is it actually worth it for families looking to travel more without blowing their budget?

In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about one of the most talked-about travel cards on the market. I’ll walk you through exactly how it works, who it’s best for, what makes it different from the Sapphire Preferred, and why it can be a game-changer if you know how to use it.

💳 What You’ll Learn:

• A breakdown of the annual fee (and how to easily offset it)
• The VIP perks you're probably overlooking
• When to choose the Reserve vs. the Preferred
• Whether this card fits your season of life and travel goals

🛫 Perfect for you if:

• You're ready to take family travel to the next level
• You’ve been thinking about this card but feel unsure about the fee
• You want to learn how to travel more without spending more

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 👉 Grab the Chase Sapphire Reserve
• 📚 Learn how to travel more without spending more inside the Travel Points Academy

Ever wonder how fast you can actually start saving money with travel points? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact story of how one of my clients — who joined the Travel Points Academy in December — saved over $2,000 on her very first vacation just months later!

She booked a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, and thanks to the strategy she learned inside the Academy, she covered:

• ✈️ Roundtrip flights with points
• 🏨 A luxury hotel stay
• 💰 All while spending just $22.40 on her trip

If you’ve been sitting on the fence wondering if learning to use points is worth it — this episode will show you just how quickly it can pay off (literally!).

You’ll hear:

• How she earned her first stash of points FAST
• Which card she started with (and why it worked so well)
• What she booked, how she booked it, and what she paid
• Her biggest “a-ha” moment going from clueless to confident in just weeks

👉 Want to be my next success story?

Join the Travel Points Academy

Sign up for the Free Travel Formula Workshop happening June 19th — I’ll walk you through how to start planning your first trip with points and choosing the right card.

In this episode, I’m answering the most frequently asked questions I get about using points to travel nearly free. These are the same questions I hear in my DMs, inside my programs, and from everyday moms and business owners who want to take that dream trip without draining their savings.

We’re talking:

• 💳 How many cards do you really need to get started?
• ✈️ How do you earn points faster?
• 🏦 What about paying all those annual fees?
• 💡 Do you ever close credit cards?

I’m breaking it all down in simple, clear terms so you can finally understand how this works and stop letting free travel pass you by.

👉 Resources

Travel Points Academy

Travel Points Lounge Membership

Best Credit Card Offers

💬 Let’s Connect: Have a travel points question I didn’t cover? DM me on Instagram @pointstooparadise— I’d love to answer it in a future episode!