Our 2024 Recap: Points & Miles Wins, Stunning Stays, and Epic Destinations (Ep. 55)

What were your top travel moments this year? In this reflective episode, Taryn and DeAndre take listeners on a journey through their unforgettable 2024 travel experiences and offer a glimpse into their exciting plans for 2025. They share how they accumulated nearly a million points through signup bonuses, their favorite destinations like Bali, and luxurious stays such as Marina Bay Sands. A highlight of the year was their magical night dive with manta rays, but the adventure didn’t stop there—another unforgettable experience was taking a helicopter ride to EDC Las Vegas, avoiding traffic and arriving at the event in just 45 minutes.Looking ahead to 2025, Taryn and DeAndre have a packed travel itinerary. They plan to dive deep into adventure in Roatan, Honduras, attend a friend’s wedding at Hyatt Ziva while enjoying the Adults-Only Hyatt Zilara Cancun, and celebrate their own wedding in the Dominican Republic. Skiing and snowboarding with friends at Beaver Creek Ski Resort & Spa Hotels is also on the agenda, as well as DeAndre’s plans to attend the Travel More Conference in October. With so much ahead, they remain committed to travel hacking and sharing tips to maximize points, ensuring every trip is memorable and rewarding. Join them in reflecting on a year of growth and looking forward to new adventures! Key Highlights:Podcast Milestone: This marks the first full year of having the podcast, which experienced massive growth and great support from listeners.Points and Miles: Accumulated nearly a million points through signup bonuses alone.Favorite Destinations & Stays: Bali stands out as a top travel spot, while Marina Bay Sands in Singapore was a spectacular experience.Memorable Adventures: The night dive with manta rays in the Maldives was unforgettable, but there’s also a helicopter ride to EDC Las Vegas, which was a first for both Taryn and DeAndre.2025 Plans: Diving in Roatan, attending a friend’s wedding in Cancun, and hosting their own wedding in the Dominican Republic.Winter Fun: Skiing and snowboarding with friends at Beaver Creek.Professional Growth: DeAndre will attend the Travel More Conference in October.Travel Philosophy: Revolutionize your travels, revolutionize your journeys. Resources:Full podcast episode on a dream Bali escapeStart here to learn how to unlock nearly free travelSign up for our newsletter!This month’s best current card offersLTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course: Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group Connect with DeAndre Coke: Instagram: BoldlyGo.worldWebsite: BoldlyGo.worldYouTube: BoldlyGoWorld Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsered content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network