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Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

96. Lisbon & Azores Uncovered: A Family's Journey on Points

Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

Alex, Pam and Jess

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

4.9 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, Pam and Alex take us on a remarkable journey through Lisbon and the Azores, sharing every detail of their family vacation powered by points. From the charming streets of Lisbon to the breathtaking landscapes of the Azores, they reveal how to travel to these stunning destinations for nearly free!

The Planning Phase

Hear how Pam and Alex strategically used their points for flights and accommodations, making their dream trip a reality. They’ll walk us through their planning process, from choosing the best time to travel to selecting the perfect points strategy for each segment of their journey.

Lisbon: The City of Seven Hills

Explore Lisbon through the eyes of our travelers. Pam and Alex discuss their favorite spots, from the historic tram rides to the vibrant neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto. Learn how they maximized their points for experiences, dining, and tours in one of Europe's oldest cities.

The Azores: Nature’s Paradise

Next, the journey takes us to the Azores, where the landscapes seem to burst straight out of a fairytale. Discover how they explored this archipelago’s natural wonders, from volcanic craters and lush greenery to stunning coastlines. 

Ready to Explore Lisbon and the Azores?

Hit play now to join Pam and Alex as they guide you through planning and enjoying a fantastic vacation on points. Whether you’re a seasoned points traveler or just starting out, their insights will inspire you to consider your next adventure to these Portuguese gems.

 


Links For This Episode: 

 

Beaches in Azores:

  • Praia dos Mosteiros
  • Praia Baixa d’ Areia

 

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Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:00 - Introduction to Pam and Alex’s journey to Lisbon and the Azores using points.
  • 2:00 - Planning details: Deciding on destinations, flights, and hotels using points.
  • 6:00 - Arriving in Lisbon: First impressions and top sights
  • 12:00 - Local life and cultural experiences in Lisbon, exploring neighborhoods and local cuisine.
  • 18:00 - Transition to the Azores: Expectations and preparations for island adventures.
  • 23:00 - Exploring the natural beauty of the Azores, from volcanic landscapes to coastal excursions.
  • 35:00 - Lessons learned from the trip and tips for families traveling on points.
  • 40:00 - The impact of this trip on their approach to future travel with points.
  • 45:00 - Final reflections on the experiences in Lisbon and the Azores.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Do you have Portugal on your list of places to visit?

0:03.1

If so, keep listening as my mom and I share a recent trip to Lisbon and the Azores Islands.

0:09.0

Welcome to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad.

0:12.1

We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage credit card welcome offers to get hundreds of thousands of dollars of travel expenses for nearly free.

0:20.6

We've used credit card points of miles

0:22.1

to take vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, Maldives, Japan, and so much more. And the best

0:29.1

part, we each still have 800 plus credit scores. Imagine being able to take the vacation of your dreams

0:35.0

for nearly free. It's totally possible and we're here to

0:38.3

show you how. Hey, I'm Alex and I'm Pam, Alex's mom, and I'm Jess. Let's talk points. Today, Alex and

0:47.8

Pam are talking all about their recent trip to Portugal. They visited both Lisbon and the Azores with Pam's three other daughters. Spoiler,

0:58.0

I am not actually one of Pam's daughters, even though a lot of people think that I am and sometimes

1:04.0

I wish I was, but Pam, Alex, and then Pam's other three daughters. So five of them total just got back from Portugal.

1:13.0

I have never been to Portugal.

1:15.0

It is on my very long list of places that I would like to go.

1:18.6

So I'm really excited to hear about your thoughts, where you stayed, what you did.

1:25.3

But first, let's get into how you got there. So Pam, why don't you

1:29.2

kick us off with the flights you took to get to Portugal? But before I get started with that,

1:35.5

I want to say that I have four daughters. I have five children. My son is the oldest. He did

1:41.3

something with his dad. He doesn't get to go on the mom-daughter trips. And we try

1:45.7

every single year to do a mom-daughter trip. So I feel kind of bad for him. But there is my daughter

1:53.5

Casey is the oldest and then my daughter Kelly. Then my daughter, Lindsay, lives in London and then

1:59.2

Alex is a baby. And so we try to go somewhere.

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