Would You Rather [Points & Miles Edition]

What would you do with your points—book Emirates First Class for a one-time luxury experience or stretch them for two roundtrips in business class to Europe? In this special “Would You Rather?” episode, Bryce and Emily put common points and miles dilemmas to the test.

 

They debate the trade-offs every points and miles pro faces—quantity vs. quality, domestic weekend trips vs. international dream vacations, hotel perks vs. local experiences, and much more.

 

Whether you’re team “maximize value” or “maximize vibes,” this episode is packed with practical insights and a few hot takes that’ll make you rethink your next redemption!

 

00:00 Introduction and Game Setup

00:55 First 'Would You Rather' Scenario: Podcast Fame or Virality

01:50 Quick Notes and Recommendations

02:52 Travel Dilemmas: Flights Edition

10:29 Travel Dilemmas: Hotels Edition

19:13 Lifestyle and Redemption Strategies

24:32 Chasing Travel Deals

25:29 Places We Wouldn't Visit

27:07 Domestic vs. International Travel

29:46 Lightning Round: Travel Preferences

36:43 Would You Rather: Travel Scenarios

41:53 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

 

Links and Resources from this Episode:

How to Keep Your Points From Expiring

12 Common Beginner Points and Miles Mistakes

How to Plan a Family Vacation Using Points & Miles

Our Favorite Credit Card Combos

Take Our Free Points and Miles Course

Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly)

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