Nov 5, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the world of points and miles? We get it! In our 101st episode of Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, we’re sharing our must-have tools, apps, and strategies to make it all so much simpler. This one is packed with practical tips for tracking credit card points, finding award flights, and booking those dream hotels—without the headache.
The Ultimate Points Tracker
We kick things off by discussing our top app pick, Travel Freely.
This app has been our go-to for keeping track of credit cards since
2019. And the best part? It’s completely free and doesn’t ask for
sensitive information. If you’re new to points and miles or just
want to stay organized, you need to check this out.
Award Flight Search Engines Made
Easy
Award flights can be tricky, but we have a few favorite tools that
save us hours. PointsYeah and Seats.Aero top our list for finding
last-minute deals and exploring award availability across multiple
airlines. Pam also shares how she uses flexible search tools to
compare options, ensuring she gets the best route and price every
time.
Booking the Best Hotels on Points
We couldn’t talk travel resources without diving into hotel award
search engines. Jess highlights MaxMyPoint and Rooms.Aero for
finding those hard-to-book rooms, like luxury stays at the Conrad
Bora Bora. With these tools, you’ll know exactly when availability
opens up so you can snag those dream hotel rooms before they’re
gone.
Flexibility is Key
One of our favorite tips? Using flexible date calendars to find the
lowest points for flights and hotel stays. These tools can make a
huge difference in stretching your points further—perfect if you
have a bit of wiggle room in your travel dates!
Stay Out of Debt: The Auto-Pay
Essential
Finally, we talk about the importance of setting up auto-pay on
every new credit card. It’s a simple step, but it ensures you never
miss a payment or pay interest, keeping your travel truly free.
Trust us—this tip alone can save you so much stress (and
money)!
If you’re ready to take your points game to the next
level, this episode is for you. Tune in now on your favorite
platform, and don’t forget to check out the links we’ve added to
the show notes below. Happy traveling!
Links:
- Travel Freely: https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=hmyt
- PointsYeah: https://www.pointsyeah.com
- Point me: https://www.point.me/?pid=51
- Point me for AMEX: https://amex.point.me/
- Seats aero: https://seats.aero/r/imlvxfn3
- Open Hotel Alert: https://openhotelalert.com/
- Max My Point: https://maxmypoint.com/ref?code=nt4vx
- Rooms Aero: https://rooms.aero/
- Flight Connections: https://www.flightconnections.com/premium?via=alex-payne
Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad
Episode Minute-By-Minute:
- 00:30 – Introduction: Why Resources Matter
- 01:37 – Top App Pick: Travel Freely
- 12:53 – Best Award Flight Search Engines
- 28:14 – Our Go-To Hotel Award Search Engines
- 35:31 – How Flexible Date Calendars Save Points
- 42:56 – Auto-Pay: The Key to Staying Debt-Free