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How @nicolestraveltips Turned Points & Miles Into First-Class Travel Experiences (Ep. 35)
Imagine being escorted to a suite on an airplane—yes, a suite—from an exclusive airport lounge. What sounds like a reservation for the ultra-wealthy is actually an experience that many people can achieve with the proper travel strategies.
Join host DeAndre Coke as he welcomes Nicole from the “Let’s Get to the Points” podcast, as she shares her remarkable transition from flying economy on Spirit Airlines to luxuriating in Etihad’s apartments in the sky.
Beginning as an ‘extreme couponer’, Nicole took her strategizing skills to the next level after discovering the points and miles game and signing up for her first rewards cards. Tune in to learn how she uses points and miles to create unforgettable trips for her and her whole family, traveling to exciting locations like South Africa and New Zealand.
Key highlights:
- Understanding Points and Miles: Learn how Nicole started her journey into travel hacking, inspired by a late-night YouTube binge
- Maximizing Credit Cards: Discover which credit cards are essential for earning and using points, including the Capital One Venture X and American Express Platinum
- Redeeming First-Class Rewards: Nicole’s luxurious experiences, from Abu Dhabi first-class lounges to Etihad’s premium apartments in the sky
- Travel Strategies: Nicole’s practical advice on booking flights, setting alerts for seats and hotel rooms, and navigating family travel
Resources:
- Instagram: @passionforpoints
- Best Current Card Offers to Maximize Points
- LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
- BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
- DeAndre Coke (forbes.com)
- Truicity Wealth Management
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