Secrets of a Professional Travel Planner: How a 10xTravel Award Booker Uses Points

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In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Morgan—one of 10X Travel’s top award booking experts. 

In addition to detailing her epic world travels, Morgan offers valuable insights into the art of award booking. She also gives her top tips for strategically redeeming points and miles, from minimizing taxes and fees to finding hidden award space and maximizing the value of your rewards.

Morgan and the team also share some practical advice on navigating award bookings, uncovering the best routes, and crafting memorable trips, including tips on booking around-the-world itineraries.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:31 Morgan’s Journey to Becoming an Award Booker

04:20 Award Booking Tips and Strategies

07:35 Challenges in Award Booking

14:44 Practicing Award Booking Skills

18:44 Morgan’s Personal Travel Experiences

23:37 Booking Flights Within Europe

24:00 Open Jaws and Flexibility

24:19 Maximizing Points and Lessons Learned

24:54 Understanding Stopovers and Rules

26:22 Booking Process and Backup Plans

28:58 Advice for Award Booking Service Users

30:39 Tips for Successful Award Bookings

35:15 Rewarding Experiences and Memorable Trips

37:57 Third-Party Search Tools and Favorite Routes

43:12 Final Thoughts

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