Travel, Points + Miles Podcast
March 23, 2024
My New Routine, Timeshare Pitches, and Podcast Plans for 2024
#163: Chris shares a new daily habit he's adopted and his experience with a timeshare pitch during a recent trip to Mexico. He also shares some results from the podcast survey and some plans for the podcast in 2024. Partner D...
Feb. 17, 2024
Costa Rica: A Top Travel Destination for Adventure, Rainforests and Relaxation with Javier Echecopar
#157: Costa Rica expert Javier Echecopar shares the amazing experiences the country has to offer. He provides insider tips for the ideal times to visit, where to find the best beaches, mountains and wildlife, and different ad...
Feb. 14, 2024
Finding the Best Deals on Flights with Zach Resnick
#156: Flight deals expert Zach Resnick and Chris share every way they know to save money booking flights, including hidden city ticketing, VPN arbitrage, travel agents, buddy passes, and more. They also cover their favorite a...
Jan. 17, 2024
Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2024
#152: Chris reviews his credit card lineup, sharing insights on what he currently uses, what's on the back burner, and some new additions for 2024. He also shares the best card strategies to optimize points across major spend...
Dec. 27, 2023
Unlocking Disney Magic: An Insider Guide with Leslie Harvey
#149: Disney expert Leslie Harvey shares insider tips for a magical Disney vacation with strategies designed to save time, money, and stress. She offers insights on the best times to visit the Disney parks, top accommodation,...
Dec. 6, 2023
This Episode Changed My Perspective on Cruises with Emma Le Teace
#146: Cruise expert Emma Le Teace shares insider tips to optimize your cruising experience. She shares an overview of cruise operators, must-visit regions, practical advice on booking, packing, and making the most of the onbo...
Nov. 21, 2023
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
#143: In this episode, I'll share 50+ of my favorite products, gifts, past purchases and more. Hopefully some of them might make good ideas for gifts this holiday season. Hope you enjoy! For all the products, links, deals and...
Nov. 15, 2023
When Travel Goes Wrong: Pro Tips for Flight Cancelations, Delays, Lost Luggage, and More
#142: Discover essential tips for handling travel mishaps, like flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage, or sold-out hotels and rental cars. This episode covers a range of preventative measures and compensation strategi...
Oct. 4, 2023
Current State of Credit Cards Points and Predictions for 2024 with Sebastian Fung
#136: Credit card expert Sebastian Fung joins Chris to discuss the current state of credit cards including recent changes to reward programs, and predictions for 2024. They also dive into topics such as misconceptions about o...
Sept. 20, 2023
Mexico: Insider Secrets and Travel Tips for Your Next Trip with Zach Rabinor
#134: Mexico travel pro, Zach Rabinor shares all the secrets to planning incredible trips to Mexico and seeing the country like you’ve never done before, including top cities/regions for different experiences, local insider t...
Aug. 16, 2023
Latest Deals for Points and Miles, Recent Trip Takeaways, Parent Tips & More
#129: Today Chris shares the latest tips, news, stories and deals related to travel, points and miles. He also shares a few kid related tips for parents, answers questions from listeners and shares an incredible story of how ...
July 19, 2023
France: Experience the World’s Most Popular Destination Like a Local with Lindsey Tramuta
#125: Travel journalist, Lindsey Tramuta shares insider tips to help you discover the magic of the world’s most popular tourist destination: France. She discusses how to navigate Paris like a pro and reveals the country's mus...
July 12, 2023
Card Optimization, Last Minute Travel, Health Insurance Woes and AI Bedtime Stories
#124: Host Chris Hutchins shares insights from optimizing different aspects of his life, including a tool to find the best credit card combinations, thoughts on last minute trip planning, a story of optimization gone too far,...
June 14, 2023
Mailbag #9: Best Two-Card Combos, Travel Tactics, Finance Apps, Health Tricks and More
#120: Host Chris Hutchins shares a ton of amazing tips, questions and wins from listeners. He covers a range of topics including the best two credit card combos, United Airlines’s recent points devaluation, ways to maximize t...
May 10, 2023
Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
#115: Award-winning travel writer, Brandon Presser joins Chris to share the beauty and wonder of Iceland. They discuss everything you need to know to plan the ideal trip, including when to visit, suggested itineraries, cultur...
April 26, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Plastic: Maximizing Your Hidden Credit Card Benefits
#113: Chris takes listeners on a journey into the world of credit card perks, revealing little-known benefits that can save you thousands of dollars. From travel insurance and purchase protection to rental car discounts and c...
April 12, 2023
Mailbag #8: Earning More Points, Top Listener Tips, Monitoring Price Drops, Paying Taxes on a Credit Card and More
#111: Host Chris Hutchins covers top tips from listeners, paying taxes with your credit card, tactics for earning more points, monitoring flights for fare drops, hotel discounts, southwest companion pass and more. This episod...
April 5, 2023
Travel Smarter, Cheaper and Longer with Nomadic Matt
#110: Travel expert and author Nomadic Matt (Matt Kepnes), joins Chris to reflect on their most unforgettable travel experiences and discuss the importance of staying flexible, embracing a slow travel philosophy, and living i...
March 24, 2023
Journey to Antarctica: Exploring the Beauty and Luxury of the 7th Continent with Leigh Rowan
#108: Travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss his most recent trip to the interior of the ice-capped continent of Antarctica. Leigh describes the luxurious dwellings and unique expeditions available to tourists and b...
March 22, 2023
Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points with Leigh Rowan
#107: Italy travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris for a third time to discuss all things Italy. Leigh talks about why he feels most at home in the country with the most spectacular cuisine, gorgeous coastlines, ancient ruins,...
Feb. 15, 2023
Traveling to Japan with Points & Miles
#102: Host Chris Hutchins ( @hutchins ) breaks down the different ways you can use your points and miles for free flights to Japan. He also discusses how to use your points for free hotel/resort stays in Japan, and shares som...
Feb. 8, 2023
Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever with Brandon Pressor
#101: Travel writer Brandon Presser joins Chris to discuss all things Japan. They cover why they both love the country so much, what makes it worth a visit, where you should go, what you should see and do, and all the incredi...
Jan. 4, 2023
Money + Travel Q&A (Where to Put Cash, Paying Down Debt, How to Book Hotels, Optimizing Points with Your Spouse and More)
#83: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about earning points with your spouse, where to put cash savings, investing vs. paying down a mortgage, when to book hotels in the travel portal, saving money on data while traveling...
Dec. 28, 2022
Top Learnings, Tactics and Credit Cards of 2022
#95: Chris shares his top 10 learnings and takeaways from the past year of the Podcast, which covers time management, personal finance, happiness, regret, negotiating, marriage, communication and more. He also recaps some of ...
Dec. 21, 2022
How to Experience London Like a Local and Get There on Points with Jessica Dante (+ Chris' Trip Report)
#94: Founder of Love and London, Jessica Dante, joins Chris to discuss all things London. They cover what to eat, see, do, and where to stay. Jessica also shares her favorite hidden gems, offers alternatives to overhyped tour...