Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business

Capital One Venture X

Chase Ink Business Cards

Ready to dive into the best credit card offers available right now? These cards come with elevated welcome bonuses, valuable perks, and major earning potential—whether you're planning your first points trip or stacking rewards for your next luxury getaway.

In this episode, I’m sharing my top picks for both personal and business cards that are actually worth it in today’s points game. I’ll walk you through:

• How I decide which card to recommend based on your travel goals
• Tips for applying, meeting minimum spends, and maximizing value

If you’ve been waiting for the “right” time to open a card — this is it. These offers are too good to miss.

Resources Mentioned:

Capital One Spark Cash

IHG One Rewards Premier

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

Venture X

You’ve probably heard all the hype about the Chase Sapphire Reserve® — but is it actually worth it for families looking to travel more without blowing their budget?

In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about one of the most talked-about travel cards on the market. I’ll walk you through exactly how it works, who it’s best for, what makes it different from the Sapphire Preferred, and why it can be a game-changer if you know how to use it.

💳 What You’ll Learn:

• A breakdown of the annual fee (and how to easily offset it)
• The VIP perks you're probably overlooking
• When to choose the Reserve vs. the Preferred
• Whether this card fits your season of life and travel goals

🛫 Perfect for you if:

• You're ready to take family travel to the next level
• You’ve been thinking about this card but feel unsure about the fee
• You want to learn how to travel more without spending more

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 👉 Grab the Chase Sapphire Reserve
• 📚 Learn how to travel more without spending more inside the Travel Points Academy

Ever wonder how fast you can actually start saving money with travel points? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact story of how one of my clients — who joined the Travel Points Academy in December — saved over $2,000 on her very first vacation just months later!

She booked a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, and thanks to the strategy she learned inside the Academy, she covered:

• ✈️ Roundtrip flights with points
• 🏨 A luxury hotel stay
• 💰 All while spending just $22.40 on her trip

If you’ve been sitting on the fence wondering if learning to use points is worth it — this episode will show you just how quickly it can pay off (literally!).

You’ll hear:

• How she earned her first stash of points FAST
• Which card she started with (and why it worked so well)
• What she booked, how she booked it, and what she paid
• Her biggest “a-ha” moment going from clueless to confident in just weeks

👉 Want to be my next success story?

Join the Travel Points Academy

Sign up for the Free Travel Formula Workshop happening June 19th — I’ll walk you through how to start planning your first trip with points and choosing the right card.

In this episode, I’m answering the most frequently asked questions I get about using points to travel nearly free. These are the same questions I hear in my DMs, inside my programs, and from everyday moms and business owners who want to take that dream trip without draining their savings.

We’re talking:

• 💳 How many cards do you really need to get started?
• ✈️ How do you earn points faster?
• 🏦 What about paying all those annual fees?
• 💡 Do you ever close credit cards?

I’m breaking it all down in simple, clear terms so you can finally understand how this works and stop letting free travel pass you by.

👉 Resources

Travel Points Academy

Travel Points Lounge Membership

Best Credit Card Offers

💬 Let’s Connect: Have a travel points question I didn’t cover? DM me on Instagram @pointstooparadise— I’d love to answer it in a future episode!

Ever dreamed of taking a luxury vacation for less than the cost of a dinner out?

In this episode, I’m walking you through real trips I’ve taken for under $100 total using credit card points — including destinations like Hawaii, Italy, and more. I’ll break down exactly what I paid in out-of-pocket costs.

If you’ve been wondering “Is it really possible to travel almost free?” — this episode will show you that the answer is 1000% YES.

👉 Resources:

Free $100 Vacation Challenge happening May 27th-29th to learn how to pick the right card for your dream trip — and start earning points ASAP.

Free Travel Points 101 Guide

Travel Points Academy

💬 Let's Connect: DM me on Instagram @pointstooparadiuse and tell me which trips you want to take!

Ever wished you could waltz into a beachfront Ritz‑Carlton or a kid‑friendly Residence Inn and hand over points instead of a credit card? In this episode I pull back the curtain on Marriott Bonvoy—the world’s largest hotel loyalty program—and explain why it’s one of my go‑to platform for turning everyday spending into unforgettable stays.

Tune in to learn:

1. Why Bigger Really Is Better – With 30+ distinct brands and 8,500‑plus properties worldwide, Marriott’s footprint means there’s almost always a Bonvoy hotel where you want to go—whether that’s an overwater villa in the Maldives or a quick road‑trip stop with the kids.
2. Easy Ways to Earn Free Night Certificates- So many ways to earn them for amazing stays!
3. Point Power Plays – My favorite sweet‑spot redemptions, like 50K‑point free‑night certificates at resorts that normally cost $600+.
4. Stacking & Fast‑Tracking – How to combine welcome bonuses, transfer partners, and promos to rack up a year’s worth of free nights faster than you think.

Whether you’re dreaming of a family Disney trip, a luxe couples’ getaway, or a business‑trip upgrade, this episode will show you how Marriott Bonvoy can get you there—often for pennies on the dollar.

Grab your headphones, your bucket list, and maybe a piña colada… it’s time to Bonvoyage!

Links: $100 Vacay Challenge

Marriott Credit Card: American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business | Travel Freely

Travel Points Academy: Travel Points Academy | Points Too Paradise

If you’ve ever opened a credit card just because it came with airline miles or hotel points, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into why flexible points (like Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards) are hands down the most powerful tool in your travel points toolkit.

I’ll walk you through the major differences between flexible points and co-branded cards, and share real-life examples of how flexibility can open up way more travel opportunities (and save you from major booking headaches!).

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ Why flexible points give you more freedom and value

✔️ The biggest limitations of sticking to just one airline or hotel brand

✔️ My personal strategy (and mistakes to avoid!) when choosing which cards to open first

✔️ The best flexible point programs to look into if you're just getting started

If you’re tired of having points that only work for one airline—or you just want to make your points go farther—this episode is a must-listen!

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

Free 3 Day Challenge: https://pointstooparadise.kit.com/03cb978027

Chase Sapphire Offer: Chase Sapphire Card Collection | Chase.com

Travel Points Academy: Travel Points Academy | Points Too Paradise