MAP Traveler
Creating a credit card strategy for women who travel. A look at the miles and points credit card travel hobby, from a female perspective. Advice on how to get involved, what to watch out for, and if this type of travel is right for you.
Episodes
Welcome to Season 3 of MAP Traveler!
Have you ever had a hard time finding a good flight redemption? We'll talk about how you can use repositioning to your advantage. You'll get the ins and outs of saving your miles by using added flights to your trip.
Also where are you traveling this year? Let us know! We'll cover it on the next episode.
We're back in the portals! The good, bad and the ugly of using credit card travel booking options when securing airline tickets.
Should you? Sometimes yes, most of the time, no.
We'll talk about the reasons you should be weary and what to be cautious of.
Also we cover the holidays and how you can turn your extra spending into your next vacation!
This episode covers the questions you sent in-gift cards, portals, hotels, retention offers and more.
We talk about how and when to use your flexible points and why now, around the holidays, it's a great time to pile on the points.
Know when to say yes, and no, to keeping your credit card after the annual fee hits. This is a short and sweet listen with lots of great information!
We start with the new benefits that are now LIVE with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. All cardholders are now eligible for all the new things until your annual fee renewal.
And I'll go over how the miles and points trip panned out and any challenges that I may have faced. Traveling can be stressful and there are times that having a stash of points can save the day!
Also, should you buy miles or hotel points in advance? We'l...
Have you earned the points but are not sure how far they can take you? Are you curious what an actual trip redemption looks like? This episode takes you into an actual points trip!
Find out which cards were opened, the value they provided and if it's something you, yourself, can mimic. Or just get an idea of how MAP Traveler can help you travel the world!
Listen. Learn. Go!
Should you use your points for a car rental? We'll give you the answer. Plus, what offers are currently available and when you should make use of a retention offer.
We'll also talk about what's coming in the next episode and it's something I don't think you'll want to miss!
We dig in with the big changes at Southwest, which will change the way you travel with them. Bag fees, seat selection and credit card fee increases.
The main topic of the episode is the additional benefits that you get with some cards, like travel insurance, DashPass, Lyft Pink and more! We don't talk about them often, but they are the added inclusions of some of lowest annual fee cards out there!
Chase recently changed the CSR card, from increasing the annual fee to totally revamping how you earn and use your points.
We'll dive into what is new, what is staying the same and try to help you decide if you should get this card-or keep it.
It's our longest episode yet! (but still under 25 minutes, so really, not that long at all)
First, we cover 2 exciting card opportunities that are available for very low annual fees. And the best part? They include free nights each year!
We also answer a question from a listener, giving advice on how to book your next mileage trip.
Hear how you can get a variety of coverage, including travel insurance, with low annual fee cards that also give you a FNC (free night certificate) yearly.
You need to listen to this episode if y...
We start with updates on current credit card offers and changes coming to the industry.
Our focus, however, is travel portals. All of the flexible points cards come with an option to book through their individual travel portals.
We'll help you understand what they are, when to use them and when to avoid them.
Full of helpful information, this episode is excellent for miles and points bookings.
There is a new Chase offer, and we'll tell you all about it.
Plus we'll talk about JetBlue and American Airlines-the options and if they are worth a spot in your wallet.
Catch up on the latest happenings!
We start with the best current welcome offer and move on to big bonus opportunities. Is paying a large credit card fee worth it? We'll talk about when, and why, it can be.
Also how to make the most of your earned points, depending on the type of traveler you are. Don't miss another informative episode!
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2!
It's time to change-new and improved MAP Traveler for the new year. We'll cover what we're going to do differently as well as what you can expect in the coming year.
Plus it's time to cover an overview of the hobby, more details about Chase cards and how to give us feedback via our website.
Dive in for a new year of learning and earning!
With one of the largest hotel footprints, Marriott is an excellent option for your next, or first, travel credit card.
We'll talk about the issuing banks, how they differ, and which card may be right for you. This episode will help you wade through the cards and make the perfect selection to get you on the road to traveling for less!
We'll cover how to use your Free Night Certificates, as well as your points, for hotel stays. We'll also talk about flexible points and if you should use them for hotels or airfare, which chains provide the best return on your points and more!
This episode will help you grasp how the hotel points system works and how you can take advantage of Miles and Points travel.
A common question-when is a good time to open a new card? We'll talk about that, plus what "coupons" mean, and a few other details about the hobby.
November is an excellent time to get started, so you can stash enough points/miles to plan a winter getaway!
Need to take a breath and review some of the important features of traveling with miles and points?
This episode will focus on some of the things we have learned so far, as well as helping you refocus on this hobby before you take the next step.
With the holidays approaching, it's the perfect time to listen in and get your free travel started!
I am joined by two of my friends, who talk about why they are starting the hobby (or not!), what they like about some of the travel benefits, and what they hope to see in new credit card options.
Our first interview, done on location. Don't miss this one!
Each major flexible points credit card offers their own travel portal for booking using your points. But should you use them?
We'll talk about when you should, and shouldn't. We'll also cover buying miles and points, foreign transaction fees and more!
Don't miss this very informative episode!
These are two excellent options to round out your wallet. What do they offer? Would they work for you? We'll talk about their spectrum of cards and if they should be a part of your miles and points journey. (spoiler-they should!)
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