POINT ME TO FIRST CLASS
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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.

Each week, I share valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points, so you can expand your travel and expand your experiences.

Start having first-class travel experiences without the first-class price tag.

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TRAVEL TIPS

From Points to Paradise: Planning your Bora Bora Getaway with Dr. Chandani DeZure

Dive into everything from overwater bungalows and stunning sunsets to the best ways to book, budget and plan your own getaway to Bora Bora. Whether you’re already planning your own trip or just dreaming about relaxing on the white sand beaches of French Polynesia, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to make the most of your stay.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Best Airlines, Gear & Destinations for Globetrotting with Young Kids from Kristin Addis

Learn Kristin’s tips on everything from the best airlines and accommodations for traveling with kids using points, to essential products and toys for smoother journeys. Luxury trips with an infant will look different to traveling with your young children, but what Kristin has to share will help you create beautiful experiences that you and your kids will benefit from forever.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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A Dream Empty Nest Trip to Spain Using Points with Dr. Melissa Parsons

While not everything went perfectly to plan— from a record-breaking heatwave in Barcelona to an uncomfortable train ride— Dr. Melissa and John had the opportunity to enjoy world-renowned cuisine, stunning art, and iconic architecture. Tune in as Dr. Melissa shares how she made it happen and offers unique travel tips for planning your own dream trip to Spain.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Unlocking Sweet Spot Awards: Scoring Amazing Flight Deals with Allison Tackette

I break down what exactly sweet spot awards are, share tons of examples of sweet spots that exist today on both domestic and international routes, and give you tips for how to find and book these deals yourself. If you want to learn how to stretch your points and miles further and unlock incredible travel experiences, this is a must-listen episode.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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The Secret to Booking Your Dream Safari: Budget, Locations, and Luxury (If You Want It) with Dr. Niki Topp

Tune in this week to discover Niki’s tips for booking your dream safari vacation, learn about your different options, and decide what works best for you.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Horses, Zebras, and Unicorns: Business Class Award Flight Edition (Part 2)

Discover the specific business class award flights that are considered zebras and unicorns. I dive into the specific challenges you’ll face when trying to get your hands on a zebra or a unicorn, and you’ll learn what your award-booking game plans need to include if you don’t want to come away from your awards search empty-handed.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Horses, Zebras, and Unicorns: Business Class Award Flight Edition (Part 1)

Learn how to be able to identify which award flights are horses, which are zebras, which are unicorns, and which you can get your hands on.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Dream Travel and the Reverse Bucket List with Dr. Faryal Michaud

Start uncovering not only what you want to get out of points travel but what you desire from your experience of being alive. You’ll learn the impact of introducing what Faryal calls high-definition moments into your life, what changes when you focus on writing your best chapter, and how to bring the magic of travel into your everyday life.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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You Don’t Need to Use Points for Every Trip with Dr. Laura Jana

Learn about an unforgettable trip taken by a member of the Point Me to First Class Community. This trip is on many of your bucket lists, and Dr. Laura Jana is here today to discuss why she decided to book this trip, why you don’t need to book all your trips on points, and hopefully inspire you for your next amazing trip, whether you book it using points or not.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Choosing a Miraval Resort for Your Next Getaway with Arpita Gupta DePalma and Mindy Stimell-Rauch

Tune in this week because I’m joined by Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Mindy Stimell-Rauch, and we’re comparing the three Miraval Resorts and their offerings in terms of accommodation, food, service, and activities available at each location, so you know what to expect and can decide which best suits your needs for your next getaway using points.

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