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How a Family of Seven Travels the World For (Nearly) Free with Points and Miles (Ep. 19)

Imagine surprising your family with a business class flight to Europe, but skipping the hefty price tag. 

In this episode of “Revolutionizing Your Journey,” hosted by DeAndre Coke, travel aficionado Rob Dulgarian of @travelpointsrob shares his journey from his first Chase Sapphire Reserve card to a lifestyle of global family adventures. Experience stories from lavish stays in Costa Rica’s Tabba Con resort to surprising his kids with business class flights to Europe. Rob demonstrates how effectively managed points can make extravagant trips wonderfully accessible.

Key Highlights:

  • Points & Miles Strategy: Learn how Rob and his wife skillfully manage over 30 credit cards to maximize benefits with just a few key ones
  • Family Travel Planning: Discover Rob’s unique family tradition of special travel experiences with each child, creating lasting memories
  • Luxury on a Budget: Hear how Rob uses points for high-end travel experiences, such as his family’s stay at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic
  • Financial Planning with Travel Rewards: Understand the significance of financial discipline in managing multiple cards and improving credit scores
  • Future Travel Dreams: Get insight into Rob’s plans for a dream trip to Thailand in business class, smartly funded through point accumulation
  • And much more!

 

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DeAndre Coke

DeAndre Coke is a financial advisor and avid traveler with a passion for helping others explore the world affordably and luxuriously. Ranked by Forbes as one of Virginia’s top financial security professionals for two consecutive years, DeAndre brings his strategic mindset to his travel pursuits. Together with his fiancée, Taryn, he navigates the world of points and miles, uncovering the secrets of award travel to share with his audience.