EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 36 MIN
We Saved $15,000 On Our Europe Christmas Market Trip Using Points
from Points and Miles Travel Chats · host Michele - Fancy Travel Pointers
In today's episode, we're chatting aboutFinding business class flights to Europe over Thanksgiving break for 115K points ROUND TRIP Piecing together flights, trains, and hotels - my best points saving tipsThe unexpected theme park day that was a major highlightReal talk: train strikes, airport chaos, and what to do when plans fall apartHow we covered $15,000+ in travel with pointsThe exact booking timeline (and why waiting will cost you)📋 SHOW NOTESBRAND NEW Card - Capital One Venture BusinessThrifty Traveler Alert - this link saves $20 on 1st year premium subscriptionFamily Photoshoot in Bruges - Who we recommend (FIVE stars)New to points? Start with this card (3x dining & 3x online grocery) or this card (4x dining & 4x grocery)📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL?Current Best Offers - My top choices this monthFree points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K timesFancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points newsFancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers!👋 Hi! I'm Michele!A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers.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.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings.
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In today's episode, we're chatting about Finding business class flights to Europe over Thanksgiving break for 115K points ROUND TRIP Piecing together flights, trains, and hotels - my best points saving tipsThe unexpected theme park day that was a major highlightReal talk: train strikes, airport chaos, and what to do when plans fall apartHow we covered $15,000+ in travel with pointsThe exact booking timeline (and why waiting will cost you) 📋 SHOW NOTES BRAND NEW Card - Capital One Ventur...
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We Saved $15,000 On Our Europe Christmas Market Trip Using Points
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