Points, Cards and Travel

Ross Alcorn
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  • PLACES & TRAVEL
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Points, Cards and Travel is your weekly guide for business owners, investors, and high income professionals who want to earn more on everyday spend, learn powerful strategies no one taught you and turn points into luxury travel every year. Hosted by Ross Alcorn, each episode breaks down credit card strategy, smart systems, and real world examples so you can maximize rewards, improve cash flow, and unlock premium flights and hotels. Hear from points experts and lifestyle entrepreneurs who have done it and learn how to build strategic plans to save big and elevate every trip.

  1. 1D AGO

    From One Card to Luxury Travel: How Smart Points Strategy Saved $4,000 on a Honeymoon

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as⁠ YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 140 of World Travel Made Easy With Itinerary Boss, Ross Alcorn welcomes back Lauren Perussault to break down how a simple Points, Cards and Travel strategy turned everyday spending into a luxury honeymoon experience. After years of researching credit cards and feeling overwhelmed by options, Lauren finally implemented a clear strategy that helped her unlock thousands in travel value. By strategically opening the right credit cards before major wedding expenses, Lauren and her husband earned welcome bonuses that covered flights and significantly reduced the cost of their St. Lucia honeymoon. Using a combination of Chase points, Capital One points, and travel portal boosts, they saved over $4,000 on flights and a five star resort stay. The episode dives into how beginners can start building a Points, Cards and Travel system without spreadsheets or analysis paralysis. Ross and Lauren also discuss stacking benefits like airport lounge access, travel credits, and strategic card usage to maximize value from everyday spending. Credit Card Resources: ⁠5 Step Roadmap⁠ to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There Best Credit Cards for Travel Melio: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points Lauren’s Social Media: ⁠Instagram⁠ LinkedIn Itinerary Boss Socials: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    30 min

  2. MAR 4

    Your First Female Solo Trip Blueprint: Safety Tips, Travel Trends, Travel Insurance, and Points Strategy with Henah Velez

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as⁠ YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 140 of Points, Cards, and Travel, Ross Alcorn welcomes back Henah Velez to share solo female travel tips that help you feel safer, calmer, and more present on every trip. Join us as we break down travel trends 2026 listeners are already noticing, like digital detox travel, analog getaways, and choosing slower destinations over crowded viral hotspots. Henah shares solo female travel tips you can use immediately, including picking a safer location first, sharing your live location with someone you trust, reading reviews through a solo traveler lens, and arriving during daylight when possible. She also explains how to ease into your first solo trip with solo dates, short weekend test runs, and low pressure ways to meet people like walking tours and silent book clubs. Plus, we talk points and miles strategies that support safety and comfort, including flexible points, hotel credits, and why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a strong beginner card. We close with a must do reminder on travel insurance and why Squaremouth can be worth it. Credit Card Resources: ⁠5 Step Roadmap⁠ to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There Best Credit Cards for Travel Melio: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points Henah’s Social Media: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Newsletter Itinerary Boss Socials: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    30 min

  3. FEB 25

    How she saved $4,000 on a United Kingdom and Ireland Trip Using Points: Transfer Partners, Sweet Spots, and Smarter Booking Tips with Lauren Ross

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as⁠ YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 138 of Points, Cards, and Travel, Ross sits down with Lauren Ross to show how a simple credit card strategy can turn everyday spending into real travel. Discover how Lauren went from booking only through portals to confidently using points for flights, hotels, and high value perks, without making it a second job. Lauren breaks down her exact credit card strategy using Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Platinum benefits, and Hyatt points to cover a luxury stay in Dublin and book United premium economy home through Air Canada Aeroplan. You’ll hear how to evaluate “good deals,” why airline alliances matter, and when it is smarter to book directly instead of relying on a travel portal. She also shares how Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts credits can stack free breakfast and on property perks to cut cash costs fast. If you want a credit card strategy that feels attainable and repeatable, this episode is your roadmap.  Credit Card Resources: ⁠5 Step Roadmap⁠ to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There Best Credit Cards for Travel Melio: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points Lauren’s Social Media: Instagram Itinerary Boss Socials: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    33 min

  4. FEB 18

    BILT 2.0 Rewards Explained: How to use Rent and Mortgage Payments to fund free travel with Henah Velez

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as⁠ YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 137 of Points, Cards, and Travel, join us as Ross Alcorn sits down with Henah Velez to make the BILT Card feel simple again. If you have rent or a mortgage and you want travel rewards without adding more complexity, this episode breaks down what matters, what changed, and how to think through it without getting stuck in the math. Henah shares how she originally got the Built Card as a renter paying around $4,000 in rent, why earning something beats earning nothing, and how she uses BILT points to book trips like Atlanta to Europe on Flying Blue promos, plus a 4.5K Alaska redemption that replaced a $400 cash ticket. They also unpack housing only vs BILT cash, how transaction fees really work, and why using a calculator can save you from guessing. If you want a cleaner credit card strategy that matches your real spending, this is your roadmap. Credit Card Resources: ⁠5 Step Roadmap⁠ to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There Best Credit Cards for Travel Melio: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points Henah’s Social Media: Instagram Newsletter Itinerary Boss Socials: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    26 min

  5. FEB 11

    How Home Renovations With 0% APR Cards Funded a $6,000 Hawaii Trip on Points with Chris Reichenbach

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as⁠ YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 136 of Points, Cards, and Travel, join us as Ross sits down with real estate investor Chris Reichenbach to show how points and miles can fund real travel while helping you move faster in business. If you are paying renovation costs by check or ACH, you might be missing a safer, more flexible way to pay, earn rewards, and keep projects moving. Chris shares how he went from fearing credit cards to using 0% APR business credit cards to cover materials, float expenses between hard money draws, and rack up points and miles without chasing random offers. You will hear how he handled a nightmare renovation that jumped to $140,000, why contractor payment methods matter, and how credit cards can protect you when work is not delivered. He also breaks down how he used points and miles to book a Hawaii trip that saved over $6,000 and created a life moment he will never forget. Credit Card Resources: ⁠5 Step Roadmap⁠ to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There Best Credit Cards for Travel Melio: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points Chris’s Social Media: Instagram YouTube Spotify Itinerary Boss Socials: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    33 min

  6. FEB 4

    How to Earn Maximum Credit Card Points, Hotel Room Block Rewards, and Plan a Stress-Free Destination Wedding with Kerry Krull (The Wedding App)

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 135 of World Travel Made Easy With Itinerary Boss, Ross sits down with Kerry Krull, founder of The Wedding App, to break down what actually makes destination weddings stressful and how couples can avoid it. Most destination weddings don’t fall apart because of travel costs or venues. They fail because guests don’t know what’s going on. Join us as Kerry shares insights from her background in corporate events and wedding planning, explaining why destination weddings should be treated like multi-day experiences, not just a single ceremony. From missed welcome parties to flight cancellations and last-minute schedule changes, Kerry explains how lack of communication creates chaos and how real-time updates can completely change the guest experience. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ itineraryboss.com Credit Card Resources: ⁠⁠The 5-Step Roadmap to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There⁠ ⁠⁠Best Credit Cards for Travel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bonus Offer Notifications⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transfer Bonus Notifications⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Melio⁠⁠: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points   Favorite Travel & Points Tools: TravelPayouts: Turn your trips into income and earn! Gondola AI: Find better hotels, earn more points, travel for free! Rakuten: Earn cash back/rewards on every purchase! Seats.aero: Discover the best flights for your points SaveWise: Maximize Cashback, Miles, & Points AwardWallet: Organize & track your points and miles RoveMiles: Earn and redeem miles on flights/hotels without a credit card CardPointers: Earn more from your credit cards daily   Our Favorite Daily Personal & Business Tools: Kit: Grow and monetize your email list ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClickUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Stay organized and master projects Function Health: Optimize your health, explore the world! Kerry’s Social Media: Instagram Itinerary Boss Socials: LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    28 min

  7. JAN 28

    Why 40–50% of Flights Drop After Booking and How SkyKey Automatically Gets You the Difference Back with Jacob Goldberg, Co-Founder SkyKey

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 134 of World Travel Made Easy With Itinerary Boss, Ross sits down with Jacob Goldberg, co-founder of SkyKey, to break down one of the biggest hidden problems in airfare pricing and the simplest solution most travelers are missing. Airlines constantly change prices, and most travelers never check their ticket again after booking. Jacob explains why 40–50% of flights drop in price after purchase and how SkyKey monitors flights 24/7 to automatically secure refunds or flight credits when prices fall. With average savings of $130 per flight, SkyKey removes the stress of timing airfare purchases, deal alerts, and mental gymnastics especially for families, business travelers, and anyone booking peak travel dates. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ itineraryboss.com Credit Card Resources: ⁠The 5-Step Roadmap to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There⁠ ⁠Best Credit Cards for Travel⁠ ⁠Bonus Offer Notifications⁠ ⁠Transfer Bonus Notifications⁠ ⁠Melio⁠: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points   Favorite Travel & Points Tools: TravelPayouts: Turn your trips into income and earn! Gondola AI: Find better hotels, earn more points, travel for free! Rakuten: Earn cash back/rewards on every purchase! Seats.aero: Discover the best flights for your points SaveWise: Maximize Cashback, Miles, & Points AwardWallet: Organize & track your points and miles RoveMiles: Earn and redeem miles on flights/hotels without a credit card CardPointers: Earn more from your credit cards daily   Our Favorite Daily Personal & Business Tools: Kit: Grow and monetize your email list ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClickUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Stay organized and master projects Function Health: Optimize your health, explore the world! Jacob’s Social Media: Instagram Itinerary Boss Socials: LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

    31 min

  8. JAN 21

    Positioning Flights Explained: How to Unlock Business Class Awards From Any Airport with Hunter Threadgill from Professor of Points & Frequent Traveler University

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see add disclosure) Itinerary Boss is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as YourBestCreditCards.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. The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. In episode 133 of World Travel Made Easy With Itinerary Boss, Discover how positioning flights can turn “I don’t live near a hub” into real business-class options. Hunter Threadgill aka the Professor of Points breaks down what positioning flights are, why they work, and how to use them without blowing up your trip when delays happen. You’ll learn how to spot the best airports to position through (think Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Vancouver, and more), how to protect the long-haul seat you actually care about, and how to plan stress-free buffers especially when you’re on separate tickets or switching airports. Hunter also shares how he uses hotel points (like Hyatt and free-night certificates) to turn an overnight into a bonus vacation day, plus a simple way to think about fuel surcharges and smarter Europe gateways like Paris and Amsterdam. We also touch award availability patterns and why competition at “someone else’s hub” can create opportunities. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ itineraryboss.com Credit Card Resources: ⁠ The 5-Step Roadmap to Your Next Free 5-Star Luxury Vacation + the 1 Card That Gets You There⁠ ⁠Best Credit Cards for Travel⁠ ⁠Bonus Offer Notifications⁠ ⁠Transfer Bonus Notifications⁠ ⁠Melio⁠: Pay vendors who don't take card with credit card to earn more points   Favorite Travel & Points Tools: TravelPayouts: Turn your trips into income and earn! Gondola AI: Find better hotels, earn more points, travel for free! Rakuten: Earn cash back/rewards on every purchase! Seats.aero: Discover the best flights for your points SaveWise: Maximize Cashback, Miles, & Points AwardWallet: Organize & track your points and miles RoveMiles: Earn and redeem miles on flights/hotels without a credit card CardPointers: Earn more from your credit cards daily   Our Favorite Daily Personal & Business Tools: Kit: Grow and monetize your email list ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClickUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Stay organized and master projects Function Health: Optimize your health, explore the world! Hunter’s Social Media: Instagram Itinerary Boss Socials: LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Itinerary Boss LLC has affiliate partners and some of these are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our listeners.   Disclaimer: The information provided by Itinerary Boss is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes, including injuries, damages, or losses, related to your travel plans. All travel is undertaken at your own risk, and Itinerary Boss assumes no liability for third-party services or actions.

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Points, Cards and Travel is your weekly guide for business owners, investors, and high income professionals who want to earn more on everyday spend, learn powerful strategies no one taught you and turn points into luxury travel every year. Hosted by Ross Alcorn, each episode breaks down credit card strategy, smart systems, and real world examples so you can maximize rewards, improve cash flow, and unlock premium flights and hotels. Hear from points experts and lifestyle entrepreneurs who have done it and learn how to build strategic plans to save big and elevate every trip.

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  • Creator
    Ross Alcorn
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ross Alcorn
  • Show Website
    Points, Cards and Travel

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