In this episode:
Ready to throw out the “traditional” travel playbook?
Heather from Homeschooling on Points joins Genni to share how she books magical trips—including a $5,200 Disney cruise for $0 and a one-bedroom DVC suite for $508—with creative strategies that most points and miles pros aren’t talking about.
And don't worry, this episode isn't only about saving on Disney.
You’ll learn:
- What timeshare trading is (and how she scored one on eBay for $1)
- How to book resort stays without paying full price
- Why Heather ignores the “2 cents per point” rule
- The strategy behind her nearly free Disney Cruise
- When timeshare fees are totally worth it (and how to avoid getting burned)
- How to blend cashback cards and points for max flexibility
- Why “your trip, your rules” is the real secret to budget travel
Plus, Heather shares how she plans vacations around real life, not just aspirational.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Budget Travel and Timeshare Trading
- 01:12 Heather's Journey into Points and Miles
- 02:00 Discovering Timeshare Trading
- 03:59 How Timeshare Trading Works
- 09:28 Benefits and Savings of Timeshare Trading
- 16:31 Expanding Beyond Disney: Other Timeshare Adventures
- 18:54 Tips for Getting Started with Timeshare Trading
- 26:00 Debunking Travel Myths: Timeshares and Credit Card Points
- 26:49 Lazy Learning, Serious Saving: The Podcast's Mission
- 26:58 Mastering Credit Card Points and Timeshare Trading
- 27:45 Disney Cruise Strategy: $0 Out of Pocket
- 31:33 Beginner Tips for Travel Hacking Disney
- 34:23 Navigating Business Credit Cards for Travel Hacking
- 40:47 Rapid Fire Round: Timeshare Trades and Points Strategies
- 45:56 Favorite Redemptions and Portal Bookings
- 48:27 Disney Resorts and Final Thoughts
- 49:14 Wrapping Up: Follow and Connect
Links + Resources:
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Host
Genni Franklin
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