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Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

95. Southwest and Hyatt: The Beginner's Guide to Nearly Free Vacations

Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

Alex, Pam and Jess

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

4.9 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we're diving into how you can use Southwest and Hyatt points for nearly free vacations. These are the most accessible programs and what we call “the sweet spots” to get the best start in the world of points and miles! Treat this episode as your go-to guide to the world of points and miles without being overwhelmed.

Simple Starts: Why Southwest and Hyatt?

Southwest and Hyatt are favorites for their ease of earning and redeeming points, making them perfect for beginners. Alex and Jess highlight how these programs fit seamlessly into family travel plans thanks to their straightforward points systems and valuable perks. With Southwest's generous baggage policy and flexible booking options, and Hyatt's wide range of properties and elite benefits, accumulating and using points is simpler than ever.

Efficient Travel Planning

Alex and Jess share how to maximize points through everyday spending and strategic credit card use, discussing how to navigate sales and special offers to stretch your points further. Whether you’re eyeing a beach resort or a city hotel, learn how to leverage points for memorable trips without overspending.

Ready to Jet Set?

Hit play now to start turning your travel dreams into reality with Southwest and Hyatt points. Alex and Jess offer practical advice and share personal stories that will inspire you to plan your next adventure efficiently.

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Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:00 - Unpacking the perks of Southwest and Hyatt points.
  • 1:30 - The essentials of earning and using Southwest and Hyatt points effectively.
  • 4:00 - Discussion on the flexibility and user-friendliness of booking with Southwest and Hyatt, including their generous cancellation policies.
  • 7:00 - Deep dive into Alex's favorite travel sweet spot: Hawaii. She explains how she leverages Southwest for flights and Hyatt for stays to create perfect family vacations.
  • 12:00 - Jess shares her top picks and experiences using Hyatt and Southwest for travel to Costa Rica, emphasizing the value and ease of direct flights and luxurious stays.
  • 17:00 - The duo discusses the broader implications of using points for travel, including how to adjust strategies during peak travel times.
  • 22:00 - Tips on monitoring point costs and rebooking to optimize point use.
  • 27:00 - Alex and Jess chat about their wish list destinations for future trips using Hyatt and Southwest points.
  • 35:00 - Closing thoughts: Encouraging listeners to start simple with Southwest and Hyatt, and how to access their comprehensive free guides linked in the show notes.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Some of the easiest and most beginner-friendly points to earn and redeem in the points of Miles world are Southwest and Hyatt Points.

0:07.8

These two together can get you some amazing nearly free vacations.

0:12.1

Listen in as we share our favorite Hyatt and Southwest sweet spots, plus ones we're hoping to try out soon.

0:18.4

Welcome to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad.

0:22.3

We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage credit card welcome offers to get hundreds of thousands of dollars

0:27.3

of travel expenses for nearly free. We've used credit card points of miles to take vacations to

0:32.5

places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, Maldives, Japan, and so much more.

0:41.4

And the best part, we each still have 800 plus credit scores.

0:45.2

Imagine being able to take the vacation of your dreams for nearly free.

0:48.1

It's totally possible and we're here to show you how.

0:50.1

Hey, I'm Alex.

0:51.4

And I'm Jess.

0:52.7

Let's talk points.

0:58.3

So Alex, why don't you tell us where Pam is today why she's not here?

1:06.1

Well, Pam got sick. My mom got sick. You guys, I have no idea how she got sick. I do not know where this came from, but she's not feeling well. No, I'm just kidding. When we were on our recent trip, I

1:12.3

might have gotten her sick. I got something in the middle of the trip and then she unluckily

1:19.2

got that. But the good news is she made it home before she started feeling really terrible. I had

1:25.4

it while we were there. So, I mean, she's, she's doing a little

1:29.0

better than me because she can just go lay in her bed and go to sleep. And I don't think she's the only

1:33.1

one either, right? Weren't there, weren't there a few, weren't there a few Orge family members that

1:39.9

got sick because of you? Yes, actually, everybody. But let me just say this in my defense.

1:46.0

I did not go.

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