Episode Description

This week’s episode is all about a luxury trip to Spain, made possible with points. My guest and her husband celebrated becoming empty nesters with their first big points trip. Using points earned through their credit card strategy, they flew business class, stayed in luxury hotels in Barcelona and Madrid, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Melissa Parsons, MD, is a recently retired Board-Certified Pediatrician and now a life coach who helps amazing women learn to love their lives. Today, however, she’s here to talk about how she booked a phenomenal trip just two months in advance, getting amazing deals in the process.

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.

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• How Dr. Melissa and John used credit card points to book business class flights and luxury hotels for their Spain trip.
• Why being flexible with your travel dates can help you get the most value from your points.
• The importance of doing your research and asking the right questions when booking transportation, like trains, in a foreign country.
• Melissa’s favorite restaurants, tours, and experiences in Barcelona and Madrid.
• How travel mishaps and challenges often turn into the most memorable parts of a trip.
• Why having a points strategy allows you to spend more on tours, dining, and other experiences that make a trip special.
• How to navigate the stress of waiting for points transfers to go through when booking award travel.

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• La Vanduca, Madrid
• Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá, Madrid
• Serras Hotel, Barcelona
• The Green Spot, Barcelona
• Joy Simeonova
• Sagrada Familia

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