That “just booked” feeling
Ever score a great points redemption and feel your heart racing, thinking about the awesome experience ahead — and how it only cost a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Yeah, we know the feeling too. It’s High On Points.
See how the trips come together
Flights, hotels, taxes, fees, positioning flights, destination choices, and the details that make or break a redemption.
Go beyond the basics
Intermediate points and miles topics for travelers ready to level up their award travel planning.
Travel farther for less
Practical ways to turn hard-earned points into better flights, better hotels, and better travel experiences.
Featured Episode Companions
The podcast is where we talk it through. Episode Companions pull out the ideas, photos, examples, and quick takeaways worth exploring further.
5 Quick Hits From My Recent Trip to Las Vegas
A two-night Vegas trip with a 50,000-point Southwest savings, Sapphire Lounge stops, a Palazzo status reality check, a favorite off-Strip bargain, and Kenny Chesney at the Sphere.
Italy Wasn't Perfect. That Was Kind of the Point.
Kim's family trip to Italy didn't go perfectly — and that became the story. Rome, Pompeii, Capri, points and miles, and what she'd do differently next time.
Why This Hobby Never Gets Old: Catching Up with Kim
Our most-downloaded episode is exactly the kind of conversation that inspired High On Points in the first place: comparing notes, planning what comes next, and talking through what is actually working for our families.
How Premium Credit Card Benefits Saved Us Thousands on a Washington, D.C. Family Vacation
See how I combined airline credits, Alaska Atmos Rewards miles, Chase Edit hotel benefits, a StubHub credit, Capital One miles, complimentary breakfast, and property credits to reduce the cost of a spring break family trip.
Beyond Welcome Bonuses: The Upgrade Strategy That Earned Our Family Over 1 Million American Express Membership Rewards Points
How our family used American Express Membership Rewards upgrade offers, retention offers, and strategic downgrades to continue earning points long after the easy welcome bonuses were gone.
Featured episode
Ep.38 - Amsterdam on Points: Lori's Multigenerational Trip
Lori shares the details of her spring break multigenerational trip to Amsterdam, including how she used points for hotels and flights.
What listeners are saying
Excellent info for the intermediate level points game
“I’m not a novice to the points game, but I’m not an expert either and I found this podcast extremely helpful for those of us who need additional tips or some help to take it to the next level but aren’t totally unfamiliar with the “points game”. Definitely worth a listen!!”
— Apple Podcasts Review
New listener, love what I’m hearing
“Recently discovered this podcast and I’m loving it so far! Definitely not a beginner in the points and miles travel world; yet I still learn a lot and am entertained here. Find myself really looking forward to the next episode.”
— Apple Podcasts Review
“She knows so much and her redemptions are crazy! I just started listening to it because it is intermediate to advanced and then started following her on Instagram. She is awesome!”
— Personal Message from a Listener
“Quick note to say I love your podcast..and now I know the secret sauce!
I learned on the last podcast (Italy trip recap) that you and your guest are also pharmacists!
We have a pharmacy full of credit card travel hackers..started by my obsession of course
Keep up the awesome episodes..sharing with my staff.”
— Sharon, New Jersey