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Traveling for FREE Using Points and Miles with Max Miles Points

In this episode

Max of Max Miles Points joins us to answer some of our biggest travel points and miles questions, or as many refer to it, "travel hacking". From his around the world trip using just credit card points, to practical first steps to those who are just learning about maximizing points and miles, this episode is full of information for those of us who are always left wondering, "how did they afford that trip?!"

Episode summary

Discover the secrets to travel hacking and using points and miles to unlock luxurious travel experiences for a fraction of the cost! In this podcast episode, travel expert Max Miles Points spills the beans on how to make these rewards work for you. The hosts and Max reveal their top strategies for accumulating points and miles over the years to gain the freedom to travel anywhere, anytime. From travel hacking to maximizing rewards programs, Max shares his insider tips on how to stretch points and make them go a long way. You'll learn how to earn airline miles, hotel points, and credit card points that can be redeemed for flights or hotels to save money and enhance your travel experiences.

It's true - getting the most out of miles and points requires effort and time. But, with the right know-how, it can be as rewarding as extreme couponing! Max's platform, featuring a YouTube channel, Instagram, TikTok, and weekly newsletter, provides a wealth of resources to help you master the art of maximizing credit card points for travel. You'll discover how to search for specific destinations and credit card points to find multiple ways to use miles and points for travel while unlocking amazing rewards.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card is recommended as the best beginner card for earning and redeeming points due to its simplicity and ease of use. But, there's more to learn! Max also shares the best time to book reservations to get the most value out of your points and miles, along with some sweet spot windows for redemption that can save you big bucks.

Imagine using miles and points to book international first class and business class flights, unlocking the ability to experience luxury travel that would otherwise be out of reach. Max shares their experience of redeeming 250,000 American Express points to book an around-the-world trip that would have cost $20-30,000. Sure, it took effort and time, but they were able to stay in five-star hotels and visit eight different destinations for only $1,000 per person out of pocket for flights and hotels.

In conclusion, this podcast delves deeper into travel hacking and making the most of points and miles for amazing travel experiences. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the practical tips and strategies from the speakers will help you unlock the world of points and miles. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next adventure with this smart and savvy approach to travel!