Saving $30K+ on the Perfect Spring Break Japan Trip with Amy Fox

#276: Learn how Chris and Amy booked four nonstop business class seats and a week at the Park Hyatt Tokyo almost entirely on points. They break down the strategy, key takeaways for traveling with kids, Chris' AI-powered trip planner, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/50k-points-japan-tripPartner DealsUpwork: ⁠Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talentWispr Flow: ⁠Try effortless voice dictation for freeFora: Become a Fora Advisor todayMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with 15% offAura Frames: $25 off the Carver Mat with code ALLTHEHACKSFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/dealsResources MentionedFlights & Award BookingJapan AirlinesFinnairAviosAmerican AirlinesAward ToolSeats.aeroHotelsPark Hyatt TokyoHilton Tokyo BayDisney Ambassador HotelAirbnbActivitiesteamLabKidZaniaTokyo DisneylandTokyo DisneySeaLuggage & TransportationYamato TransportRideSafer Travel VestSuica CardTakuhaibin Delivery ServicesTechnology & PlanningClaudeClaude CodeCodexGoogle Maps offlineGoogle TranslateT-MobileCredit CardsBank of America® Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit CardChase Sapphire Reserve®The Platinum Card® from American ExpressShoppingMujiDon Quijote (Donki)LoftTakashimayaARC5 PALM-Sized 5-Blade Electric Luxury RazorKeana Rice Pack face maskFood & Dining7-Eleven JapanFamilyMartKoffee MameyaAfuri RamenRokurinshaMos BurgerATH PodcastAMA: Submit A QuestionLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Why Booking Business Class to Japan a Year Out Actually Works(16:46) What Our Hyatt Points Are Worth Now — and After the Upcoming Devaluation(20:37) Why We Stayed in Tokyo the Entire Trip (and Why We're Glad We Did)(25:43) Why TeamLab Should Be on Every Asia Itinerary(26:46) How to Save on Phone Data Abroad and the Rookie Mistake to Avoid(27:31) How We Used AI to Build a Real-Time Trip Guide Before We Even Landed(35:58) Japan Airlines Business Class Review(38:56) Inside the Freshly Renovated Park Hyatt Tokyo(45:37) Is the Park Hyatt Tokyo's Location Actually a Problem?(51:03) Did the Cherry Blossoms Live Up to the Hype?(53:57) Why Japan's Bathrooms, Vending Machines, and Convenience Stores Are a Revelation(56:09) Cash, Cards, and Transit: How to Pay Your Way Through Japan(57:45) What We Learned About Traveling Tokyo with Kids(59:19) Why Food in Japan Is Just Better (Even at 7-Eleven)(01:00:51) KidZania Tokyo: The Best Kid Experience You've Never Heard Of(01:05:26) Why Japan's Bag-Forwarding Service Is a Game Changer for FamiliesConnect with ChrisNewsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.