May 13, 2024
From the UK to Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar on Points with Lindsay Bradley
Episode Description
Ever wanted to visit the Middle East in style? This week, I’m bringing you an interview with a seasoned points traveler who recently returned from a trip to Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar that she booked using points. Wherever in the world is on your bucket list, today’s episode is packed with advice for extending your next award trip and seeing as much of the world as possible in the process.
Lindsay started her points and miles journey in 2011 but didn’t get into extensive points travel until meeting her P2. After marrying in 2018, they took off to travel the world, doing mini retirements on points and miles. Lindsay has visited 77 countries on all seven continents and has redeemed over $300,000 worth of travel with credit card rewards.
Tune in this week to discover some unique uses of points for premium flights. Lindsay gives her insights into some of the challenges and opportunities of constructing a multi-country trip itinerary, and you’ll learn how to put perks like hotel free-nights certificates to use to offset the cost of travel.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- Lindsay’s experience of taking a 12-day trip to the Middle East, via London, booked entirely around a Qsuites flight she really wanted.
- How Lindsay booked what she calls the world’s cheapest first-class flight.
- The free-night certificates that allowed Lindsay to make the most of her solo Middle East trip.
- Why the points redemptions available for flying between countries in the Middle East blew Lindsay’s mind.
- Lindsay’s thoughts about the Qsuites experience and how it compared to other premium airline products.
- Why Lindsay believes there is value in being flexible when it comes to making the most of your points.
- Lindsay’s advice for arranging a luxury trip with multiple destinations using points.
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Point Me to First Class is the show for professionals and business owners with higher-than-average personal or business expenses, who want to learn to leverage these expenses into credit card points they can spend on travel.
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