🎙️ Tacky or Hacky? The Travel Hack Debate

Is that “travel hack” actually genius… or just plain tacky? 🤔

In this episode, we’re putting some travel hacks to the test! From money-saving tricks to questionable etiquette moves — we’re deciding once and for all what’s hacky (smart!) and what’s just tacky (please don’t).

✈️ What you’ll hear:

• The travel hacks we actually use and swear by
• The ones that make us cringe 😬
• Surprising gray areas — when “it depends” really does apply

💬 Play along and tell us: Which hacks are your travel must-dos, and which ones should stay on TikTok? DM our social media @PointMetoVacay

🎧 Listen now and join the great travel hack debate — you might just learn a few clever (and classy) ways to upgrade your next trip!

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🎙️The Happiest Place on Earth… With Points

Pack your Mickey ears, because we’re talking Disneyland! 🏰✨ In this episode, we talk about using points and miles to make a Disneyland trip way more affordable (because those churros aren’t cheap, y’all).

We’ll share:
🎢 Our favorite (and not-so-favorite) Disney rides
✈️ How points and miles can cover flights + hotels near the park
😂 The real-life chaos of doing Disney with kids
💡 What’s worth the splurge and what you can skip (sorry, $30 balloons)

Grab your Mickey ears, hit play, and let’s sprinkle some pixie dust on your next vacay! ✨

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✈️ Welcome back to another Point Me to Vacay mini episode of Katie Spills the Travel Tea! These short bonus episodes are just me, Katie, giving you the inside scoop on points, miles, and travel hacks.

Today’s tea? ☕️ The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the most valuable perks in all of travel. If you’ve ever dreamed of flying 2-for-1 almost anywhere Southwest goes, this is the golden ticket.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What the Southwest Companion Pass actually is
• How you can earn it
• How long it lasts (hint: it’s better than most people realize!)
• Why timing your strategy is everything

If you’ve been curious about how couples, families, or friends make their points stretch further, the Companion Pass might just become your new favorite travel hack.

✨ Don’t forget: These Katie Spills the Travel Tea minis are quick bonus episodes where it’s just me, flying solo—sharing the secrets to help you travel more for less.

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🎙️ Points and Miles 101: Quiz Time with Tom

I am putting Tom in the hot seat for a crash course in points and miles lingo 🔥✈️ Will he crush it or completely flop? (Spoiler: there are some hilarious guesses along the way.)

In this episode, you’ll hear:
🎓 The basics of points and miles explained without the boring jargon
😂 Tom’s unfiltered answers to my quiz questions
💡 Tips for beginners who want to start earning free travel without feeling overwhelmed

Whether you’re brand new to this whole “travel hacking” thing or just here for the laughs, this episode is the perfect starting point.

👉 Hit follow so you don’t miss our next adventure!! Episode 3 is taking us all the way to Disneyland 🐭 🏰✨

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Welcome to our very first Point Me to Vacay mini episode— Katie Spills the Travel Tea! These short bonus episodes are just me, Katie, giving you the inside scoop on points, miles, and travel hacks.

Today we’re diving into one of the most important rules in the world of travel credit cards: the 5/24 rule. If you’ve ever wondered why people talk about this rule like it’s the golden ticket—or the gatekeeper—to your points and miles journey, this is the episode for you.

You’ll learn:

• What the 5/24 rule actually means
• Why it matters for beginners getting into credit card points
• How it impacts your card strategy and approvals
• Our strategy for staying under 5/24

If you’re just starting out, understanding the 5/24 rule is one of the smartest moves you can make to maximize your future points and miles.

✨ Don’t forget: These Katie Spills the Travel Tea minis are quick bonus episodes where it’s just me, flying solo—sharing the secrets to help you travel more for less.

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🎙️ Episode 1 – Welcome to Point Me to Vacay!

We’re Tom and Katie—a regular small-town couple who figured out how to turn credit card points and airline miles into almost-free family vacations. No, we’re not travel experts or Instagram influencers—we’re just two parents who were tired of saving vacation for “someday.”

In our very first episode, we’re sharing how we got started in the world of points and miles: what our travels looked like before, the mistakes we made as total beginners, and the lightbulb moment when we realized this stuff actually works.

We’ll also give you a sneak peek at what’s coming your way on the podcast—real stories, honest reviews, and practical tips to help you plan amazing trips without draining your wallet.

✨ What’s Inside This Episode:

• Meet Tom & Katie: our travel backstory
• How we discovered the world of points and miles
• Lessons from our early wins (and fails)
• Why we launched Point Me to Vacay
• What you can expect in future episodes

✨ What You’ll Take Away:

• Inspiration to start using points and miles—even if you’re brand new
• Proof that you don’t need to be an expert (or rich) to travel more
• A behind-the-scenes peek at how real families make this work
• Motivation to start planning your next dream trip

So buckle up, press play, and let’s point you to your next vacay! 🌴✈️

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🎙️ Point Me to Vacay – Teaser Trailer

Hey travel friends 👋 We’re Katie & Tom, and welcome to Point Me to Vacay! Think of us as your travel buddies who don’t have it all figured out… but have just enough points, miles, and funny stories to keep things interesting.

In this teaser, you’ll hear a little taste of what’s coming:
✈️ Travel tips that don’t sound like a math class
😂 Stories of when things went very un-vacay-like
🌴 Ideas to turn your points into real trips (and maybe a margarita or two)

New episodes land every other Tuesday—so buckle up, because we’re about to make planning your next getaway way less boring.

👉 Follow us now so you don’t miss our first episode (trust us, your future vacation-self will thank you).

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