Episode Description Today we’re picking up where we left off last week with Dr. Alison Curfman—and diving into what happens after the flights are booked. Part 1 covered how Alison finds award flights and books hotels for her family of six to eight people when they travel. In Part 2, we’re talking about execution—the systems […]

Discover how Dr. Alison Curfman books international business class flights and hotel stays for her family of eight using points and miles. Learn her exact strategy for finding award availability for large groups, booking multiple hotel rooms strategically, and organizing complex itineraries that actually work.

Discover the most valuable points lessons from 2025—real insights from actual travelers on everything from transfer timing and phantom space to the importance of flexibility, progress over perfection, and actually using the points you’ve earned.

Get a detailed breakdown of everything that shaped points earning in 2025. Learn which credit cards were opened, how points were allocated across ecosystems, what worked, what didn’t, and what’s on the radar for 2026.

Have you ever taken a step back and reviewed your full year in points? In this episode, I invite you to do your own Year in Points Review and explain why a year-end review is worth doing. I walk through what you can learn by looking at how you earned points, how you used them, and how reviewing those details together can help you better understand your overall approach to earning and redeeming points.

Episode Description In this episode, we bid farewell to 2025 with a year-in-review analysis of the biggest news, changes, and trends in rewards, credit cards, and award travel over the last 12 months. This episode is part one of a two-part year-in-review series, and I’m joined by Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc, to break […]

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of your favorite hotel loyalty program? In this episode, I sit down with Hyatt’s Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Loyalty, Laurie Blair, for a rare inside look at how World of Hyatt builds loyalty through care, transparency, and trust. From fixed award charts and the Guest of Honor program to how Hyatt balances business goals with member experience, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what makes Hyatt one of the most loved loyalty programs in travel.

If you’ve ever looked at Google Flights and wondered whether to use points or cash for your next trip, Points Path makes the answer clear. This browser extension works seamlessly within your browser when you’re searching flights to instantly show you which option offers the best value. Created by award travel expert Julian Kheel, Points Path focuses on simplicity — taking the guesswork out of choosing flights so you always know the smartest way to book.

If you’ve ever lost track of a credit card annual fee deadline or forgotten how much you’ve spent toward earning a welcome bonus offer, you’re not alone. Travel Freely helps you track every sign-up bonus, spending goals, and annual fees so you can stay organized and maximize your rewards. Founder Zac Hood joins Devon to share how the app works, why he built it, and how it helps travelers manage multiple cards without the stress.

If you’ve ever struggled to remember which credit card to use for a purchase or lost track of your card-specific offers, this episode is for you. Emmanuel Crouvisier, creator of the CardPointers app, shares how automation can simplify your rewards strategy. Learn how CardPointers helps you pick the right card for every purchase, track your Amex, Chase, and Citi offers, and never miss a chance to earn more points or use your credits.