93. Taylor Swift's Tour on Points: How Jess Lived the Swiftie Dream in Milan and London all On Points!

Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

Alex, Pam and Jess

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

4.9 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 10 September 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Listen up, Swifties! Today, we’re riding the high notes of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour across Europe with Jess. Dive into the excitement as she shares how she turned points into an unforgettable journey through Milan and London, seeing Taylor Swift live and experiencing luxury without the luxury price tag.

Swift Moves: Planning the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tour Adventure

Jess kicks off the episode by sharing her initial reaction to Taylor’s tour announcement and how it sparked a swift decision to hit two European cities. With points and miles as her ticket to these dream destinations, Jess details her strategic moves from scoring tickets to booking flights and luxurious stays.

Flying High: Business Class on Points

Hear how Jess flew business class without breaking the bank. From Houston to JFK, and then overseas to Milan and London, learn how she utilized points for comfortable travels and what it takes to snag those coveted business class upgrades.

Accommodations and Concert Experiences

Jess doesn’t just go to concerts; she turns them into full-blown experiences. From her stay at the Hyatt Centric in Milan to the opulence of the Park Hyatt, she shares how points can translate into luxurious stays. Plus, get the insider scoop on her concert nights, including a spontaneous ticket purchase that led to an even better view of the stage.

Ready to Rock Your Travel Plans?

Hit play now to learn how Jess followed her favorite pop star across Europe, turning points into unforgettable memories. Whether you’re looking to chase concerts around the globe or simply jet off on your next family vacation, this episode is your backstage pass to doing it on points!

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Episode Minute By Minute:

0:00 - Intro: Jess sets the stage for her points-fueled tour to see Taylor Swift in Milan and London.
1:30 - Planning the Dream: Jess explains how she chose her destinations based on the availability of award flights and hotels.
3:45 - Jet Set in Style: Details on Jess’s business class experiences, showcasing how she made luxury travel affordable with points.
6:20 - Luxurious Stays: Jess talks about her hotel selections, from the chic Hyatt Centric in Milan to the lavish Park Hyatt.
8:30 - Taylor Swift Live: Jess shares the highlights of the concerts, including how she upgraded her tickets for a better experience.
11:00 - Pro Travel Tips: Jess provides tips on how to manage points effectively for big trips like hers.
18:30 - Closing Thoughts: Jess wraps up with advice on why and how to use points for once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Transcript

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0:00.0	Are you ready for it?
0:01.4	Jess has been following Taylor Swift around Europe this summer, a dream that was only made
0:06.5	possible thanks to credit card points and miles.
0:09.3	Listen in to hear how she got four business class flights and seven hotel nights for less than
0:15.2	$600.
0:16.3	Welcome to Points Talk with the travel mom squad.
0:19.0	We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage
0:21.8	credit card welcome offers to get hundreds of thousands of dollars of travel expenses for nearly free.
0:28.0	We've used credit card points of miles to take vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, Maldives, Japan, and so much more.
0:35.9	And the best part, we each still have 800 plus credit scores.
0:40.0	Imagine being able to take the vacation of your dreams for nearly free.
0:43.7	It's totally possible and we're here to show you how.
0:47.3	Hey, I'm Alex.
0:48.8	And I'm Pam, Alex's mom, and I'm Jess.
0:52.1	Let's talk.
0:53.5	So Jess was able to see the Erez tour in not one, but two European cities this summer, thanks to points and miles.
1:02.6	Basically, she's a mastermind. So first, she followed Taylor to Milan and then to London.
1:09.3	Jess, let's start with Milan. Tell us how you got there or where
1:12.8	you stayed, how you did it on points. Well, it's funny because when she released her list of European
1:20.1	cities where she was going to be performing, I immediately was like, I want to go to Milan because I
1:25.5	want to fly Emirates. Like the cities that I chose to
1:28.7	try and get tickets for were based on the flights and the hotels on points that I could use
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