44. Unforgettable Journeys: Pam's NYC to Dublin Trip with a Twist!

Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

Alex, Pam and Jess

Places & Travel, Education, Society & Culture, How To

4.9 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2023

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back to another round of juicy travel tales and tips. This episode is a sure treat as it revolves around Pam’s recent travel escapade to NYC and Dublin, unfolding how her clever use of points and miles smoothed out a trip that didn’t go exactly as planned. Let's dive in, shall we?

Pam describes her and her sister Julie's fun-filled trip starting from the bustling streets of New York City. They spent three luxurious nights, hotel hopping between the stylish Andaz Fifth Avenue and the chic Thompson Central Park.

Her adventure didn't stop in NYC. Pam and her sister jet-setted to Dublin, a destination that had been on her radar for a while. Despite the gloomy weather, they were captivated by the beauty of the architecture and landscape that Ireland had to offer.

From there, the trip takes a drastic turn in Florence when upon arrival, they are notified that their luggage was never loaded onto the plane! Pam and Julie push through the chaos and still get to experience the beautiful sites and attractions that Florence has to offer!

This episode is packed with handy tips and insights, especially for those willing to make the most out of their points. Pam's experience stands as a testament to how a flexible approach, combined with a solid knowledge of using points and miles, can turn any trip into a delightful adventure, even when things don’t go as planned.

Ready for the full scoop on the journey, and eager to learn all the clever tips Pam utilized during her travels? Dive into the complete episode to catch all the fun details, the ups and downs, and the laughter that followed Pam and her sister throughout their adventure.

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Episode Minute By Minute:

01:13 Pam talks about where she went on this trip and how she got there
03:08 Booking an 88K redemption through ANA
05:34 Pam talks about her stay in NYC and attractions in the area
09:40 Pam highlights the Thompson Central Park hotel and why she recommends it
13:42 Pam goes from Newark to London on the fabulous Polaris business class
18:15 Pam breaks down their stay in London and all the sites and attractions
19:19 From London to Dublin, Pam shares her experience and the gloomy weather
22:47 Pam talks about hotels in Dublin and the decision not to hotel hop
26:22 Pam talks about her “fiasco” in Florence
32:01 Pam highlights their small luxury hotel in Florence
37:02 Pam’s journey of finding her lost luggage
44:02 Summing up Pam’s amazing trip, even with the fiasco in Florence!

Transcript

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0:00.0	You're listening to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, previously known as the Travel Hacking Mom Show.
0:05.8	Follow the links in the show notes to stay up to date with what the Travel Mom Squad has been up to.
0:10.6	Today we're talking to Pam about her recent two-week trip to New York City, London, Dublin, and Florence.
0:16.9	It was a whirlwind. You'll definitely want to listen in to hear about her fiasco in Florence
0:21.7	and how Points and Miles saved the day.
0:26.2	Welcome to the Travel Hacking Mom Show. We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage
0:30.5	credit card welcome offers to get hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses for
0:35.0	nearly free. We've used credit card points and miles to take
0:38.2	vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, the Maldives, Italy, and so much more. And the best
0:44.2	part, we each still have an 800 plus credit score. Imagine being able to book a vacation without
0:49.4	having to check your bank account. It's totally possible and we're here to show you how.
0:53.9	Hey, I'm Alex Alex and I'm Pam,
0:56.4	Alex's mom, and I'm Jess. We are travel hacking moms. Today we are going to hear all about Pam's
1:04.0	most recent trip, her annual sister's trip with her sister Julie. There was five cities planned, four cities visited, and we're going to find
1:14.9	out how points and miles made a medical emergency more bearable. So first off Pam, tell us where you
1:22.5	went and how you got there. I think this was one of the best redemptions, and I had to be really flexible.
1:30.9	My sister and I knew that we wanted to go to Europe. That was the plan, is that we were going to go
1:36.1	to Europe somewhere. And so I used 88,000 ANA miles for a business class flight from EWR, which is in New Jersey, to London Heathrow.
1:52.4	So basically what I did is I took American Express membership rewards and transferred them to A&A for this round-trip business flight. It is an
2:03.7	amazing deal. I mean, seriously, it's 44K each way. I mean, that's just amazing. And I flew on
2:12.3	United Polaris business. And that is a product that I really like. I like United. I know it's controversial.
2:21.2	Some people don't. I really like their Polaris business class product. And so I was really excited to do that.
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