217. How a Family of Five Flew Business Class to Singapore Using Points + A TERRIFYING Points Scam You NEED to Be Aware of!

***The challenge with recording remotely with three people is that sometimes the wifi just doesn’t cooperate. There are a few moments where the audio overlaps slightly. We apologize that we weren’t able to fully fix it in post-production.***What does it really look like to fly a family of five to Singapore in business class using points and miles? In this episode, we sit down with one of our amazing listeners, Gretchen, to break down exactly how she made this bucket-list trip happen using smart award flight strategies, transferable points, and a whole lot of persistence. We talk through the best ways to search for award availability and why flexibility is everything when planning international family travel. Gretchen also shares a very scary scam that could have turned out WAY worse without the a great credit card company in her corner! She also tells us what it was actually like exploring Singapore with kids, including must-do experiences like Gardens by the Bay, incredible skyline views, and even seeing Indonesia from across the water. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your family on a huge international adventure without paying cash prices, this episode is packed with practical tips, inspiration, and real-world advice to help you make it happen.Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Mentioned in this Episode:Gretchen's Singapore/Thailand Blog PostList of Airline Customer Service NumbersFor Thailand/Singapore Questions email [email protected] Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroCardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Tobiq 15%Our Favorite Credit CardsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!