In this episode, you’ll hear how a college student used points and miles to take an incredible trip around the world in business class. 

Proving that you don’t need years of experience to take legendary trips on points and miles, 10xTravel reader Serena joins us to discuss the Round the World trip she booked for her very first redemption. 

Explaining everything from what cards she used for her trip to which airline had the best food, Serena tells Bryce and Emily how she planned her Round the World trip in business class and how others can do the same, even if they’re just getting started.

In This Episode: 

• How Serena’s first redemption took her to Thailand, Spain, Turkey, and beyond
• The importance of Saver Awards in booking her trip
• The biggest obstacles she faced while planning her Round the World trip
• The advice she’d give to those just getting started in points and miles
• Other notable redemptions she’s made since her trip

Resources & Links:

Read about Serena’s Round the World Trip

ANA Mileage Club: Everything You Need to Know

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course

10xTravel Best Credit Cards

10xTravel Award Booking Service

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles

10xTravel Plus Membership

10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program

10xTravel Facebook Group

10xTravel Instagram

10xTravel TikTok

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

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In today’s episode, the 10x team tells you everything you need to know about these valuable points before breaking down how they’d each use them to book their own next-level trip. Armed with 135,000 hypothetical Chase Ultimate Rewards points, Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis each pitch their best trip and leave it up to you to decide who got the best value. And who knows? Listen now, find out how to cast your vote, and you might even win something yourself… 

In This Episode:  

• Booking epic ski trips, European escapes, and Caribbean getaways with Chase Ultimate Rewards points 
• The true value of Chase Ultimate Rewards points 
• When (if ever) is it ok to use the travel portal to book your trip? 
• The best Chase transfer partners to use 
• An easy way for you to win some 10xTravel swag of your own 

Resources & Links: 

Chase Ultimate Rewards: Everything You Need to Know 

Which Chase Ink is Right For Your Small Business

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 

10xTravel Best Credit Cards 

10xTravel Award Booking Service 

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation  

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles  

10xTravel Plus Membership  

10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program 

10xTravel Facebook Group 

10xTravel Instagram 

10xTravel TikTok 

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

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It’s that time of year again! For most of us, spring means cleaning out our houses, cars, and… wallets?

In this special episode, Travis gives us a peek into his My10x wallet and walks us through his process for “spring cleaning” his points and miles. We also discuss the things you should evaluate when cleaning up your own points stash, such as annual fees, unused perks and benefits, airline elite status, and more.

Listen now and learn how to use My10x to keep your points and miles strategy on track.

In This Episode: 

• How to use My10x to track your points and miles in one place
• How much is too much to pay in annual fees?
• When does it make sense to chase airline or hotel elite status?
• Evaluating the actual value of your cards’ perks and benefits
• Does it make sense to open cards for specific trips or redemptions?

Resources & Links:

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course

10xTravel Best Credit Cards

10xTravel Award Booking Service

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles

10xTravel Plus Membership

10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program

Rakuten Cash Back

TopCashback

10xTravel Facebook Group

10xTravel Instagram

10xTravel TikTok

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the StarAlliance United MileagePlus program. We have a bunch of tips and tricks that will help anyone become an expert flyer. We’re going to show you how to get the most out of your United miles, and introduce you to the great Excursionist Perk. We’ll discuss United’s co-branded credit cards and consider the benefits of having elite status. We’ll even share some funny stories about first-time experiences in business class. So, whether you’re dreaming of visiting Sydney or trying to earn that Global Services status, this episode is full of useful tips for savvy travelers. 

In This Episode: 

• Would you consider yourself a lemon or a lime?
• Star Alliance partners
• The United MileagePlus excursionist perk
• Benefits of United Mileage plus
• Award seat booking flexibility
• Flying to Hawaii
• Airport lounge pass limitations
• Comparing United Business Card benefits
• United Miles Award redemption favorites
• Benefits of United Status

Resources & Links:

United Excursionist Perk

Underrated United Card Strategy

Everything You Need to Know about United MileagePlus

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course

10xTravel Best Credit Cards

10xTravel Award Booking Service

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles

10xTravel Plus Membership

10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program

10xTravel Facebook Group

10xTravel Instagram

10xTravel TikTok

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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Hey, we all start somewhere. Whether you’re new to this game or you’re a seasoned points veteran, there will always be a couple of lessons you wish you learned sooner.

That’s why this week’s episode is all about the things we wish we knew when we got into points and miles. Some are straightforward, like learning how to trust your instincts when choosing your next card. But other wisdom in this episode can only be gained from experience, like appropriately handling that uncle who “forgot” to use your referral link.  

So tune in, learn from our mistakes, and then come share your own lessons in our Facebook group!

In This Episode: 

• How sustainable is this hobby in the long term?
• The lessons that truly humbled us early on
• How to spot the difference between a great offer and clever advertising
• Tackling the points and miles conversation with family members
• How this hobby has impacted Emily’s RSVP’s to destination weddings

Resources & Links:

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course

10xTravel Best Credit Cards

10xTravel Award Booking Service

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles

10xTravel Plus Membership

10xTravel Facebook Group

10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program

10xTravel Instagram

Destination Dupes: Our “controversial” Instagram Reel

10xTravel TikTok

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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We know, we know. No one likes tax season. But if you’ve gotta pay ’em, you might as well be rewarded for it. That’s why this episode is all about paying your taxes on a credit card to earn major points and miles.  

Join us as we explain how to do it, which cards you should use, and how to split the payments between cards to rack up even more points. We’ll also cover how to earn points and miles on other large expenses, like property taxes and tuition. 

 Finally, Bryce serenades the listeners with what might be 10xTravel’s new official jingle. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it! 

In This Episode:  

• How to pay your taxes on a credit card 
• When do you have to pay taxes on your points and miles? 
• The best personal and business cards you should use 
• Using PayPal Bill Pay for utilities, tuition, and other major expenses 
• Mistakes to avoid when paying your taxes with a card 

Resources & Links: 

How to Pay Taxes With a Credit Card 

Do I Need to Claim Points and Miles On My Taxes? 

IRS Tax Payment Limit Chart 

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 

10xTravel Best Credit Cards 

10xTravel Award Booking Service 

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation  

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles  

10xTravel Plus Membership  

10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program 

10xTravel Facebook Group 

10xTravel Instagram 

10xTravel TikTok  

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles. 

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and all things love, we’re bringing our “2-Card Trips” series to the podcast — this time with a romantic twist. Listen in as we put together the best Romantic Getaways using points and miles earned from just 2 credit cards. From Paris and Greece all the way to an island escape in French Polynesia, we’ll show you how to book a honeymoon-worthy vacation for you and your P2. In This Episode: 

• Booking romantic vacations to Costa Rica, The Bahamas, and more
• The crew hands out their own points and miles Valentines
• Use Matt’s secret Bahamas daiquiri hack to get a free 10xTravel shirt!
• The everyday cards you can use to book the trip of a lifetime
• The business card that can help you book a next-level vacation for 2

Resources & Links: Introducing P2: The Dating App for Points People Show your love with these cards on "P2 Day" 10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 10xTravel Best Credit Cards 10xTravel Award Booking Service 10xTravel Credit Card Consultation My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles 10xTravel Plus Membership 10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program 10xTravel Facebook Group 10xTravel Instagram 10xTravel TikTok  

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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Ever wonder which credit cards are truly the MVPs of the travel rewards world and which are just riding the hype train? Then this is one awards show you won't want to miss.

Join Bryce, Emily, Travis, and Matt as they hand out awards to your favorite cards, loyalty programs, lounges, and more. From the everyday earners worthy of the coveted "Workhorse" award to the big-name cards that simply don't live up to the hype, this episode is your ticket to understanding the true value of the cards in our wallets - and yours.  In This Episode:  

• A surprising pick for the year's MVP (Most Valuable Program) 
• The program that saw the biggest upgrade this year 
• Things get spicy between Travis and Matt over the most overrated card 
• The airline card that impressed - and the ones that underwhelmed 
• Bryce brings back his famously brutal teardown of a certain premium card 
• This year's winner for the "Saddest Lounge" award 

Resources & Links:  BILT Rewards: Everything you need to know  Citi ThankYou Rewards: Everything You Need to Know  Card Review: MasterCard Black Card  10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course  10xTravel Best Credit Cards  10xTravel Award Booking Service  10xTravel Credit Card Consultation   My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles   10xTravel Plus Membership   10xTravel Facebook Group  10xTravel Instagram  10xTravel TikTok  

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel - a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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To prepare for the year ahead, we’re answering 2024’s biggest travel questions. What travel trends can you expect to see this year? Which points currency should you be trying to earn more of? And what the heck does “Set Jetting” and “Gig Tripping” even mean!? To bring you the cold hard facts (and a healthy dose of opinions), we rounded up trend reports from major brands like Expedia, Hilton, and Lonely Planet and distilled them into a handful of key takeaways to help you plan your 2024 travel. From the global Taylor Swift Effect to Travis’ interest in Hobbit hospitality, we take a look at some of the truly unique reasons people are hitting the road this year. We’ll also discuss 2024’s top travel destinations, alternatives to some of the more popular (and overcrowded) locales, and how you can visit them using points and miles. Finally, we give our own travel and points predictions for this year and beyond. In This Episode: 

• The Top Travel Destinations of 2024
• Destination Dupes: Alternatives to pricey and popular hotspots
• How to connect with local culture on your next trip
• Game of Thrones and White Lotus as travel trendsetters
• Our 2024 travel, points, and miles predictions

Resources & Links: American Express 2024 Trending Destinations Expedia 2024 Travel Trends Report Hilton 2024 Trends Report 10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 10xTravel Best Credit Cards 10xTravel Award Booking Service 10xTravel Credit Card Consultation My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles 10xTravel Plus Membership 10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program Elsewhere Trip Planning Service 10xTravel Facebook Group 10xTravel Instagram 10xTravel TikTok

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2024! To kick off the year, we’re reflecting on our 2023 points and miles journeys before breaking down all of the changes we’ll be making going into 2024 — our New Year’s Points and Miles Resolutions. In this episode, we discuss learning from last year’s mistakes, how we plan our strategy for the upcoming year, and some major changes to our personal approaches. Listen and hear why Bryce’s points and miles journey is at the end of an era, why Matt may be done with hotel cards altogether, and more! Excited for the year ahead, we also dive into the trips we’re taking — including Emily’s upcoming Hyatt “Guest of Honor” stay in Australia and Bryce’s Spring Break in the Bahamas — and how you can better travel on points and miles in 2024.  In This Episode: 

• Reviewing our 2023 points and miles performance
• Our 2024 New Year’s Points and Miles Resolutions
• How My10x changed Travis’ thoughts on annual fees
• The cards we’re keeping and getting rid of in 2024
• Which 10x-er is getting rid of “virtually all of their cobranded cards”
• Creative ways to maximize your card credits and benefits
• How to use 10xTravel+ to plan your 2024 strategy

Resources & Links: 10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 10xTravel Best Credit Cards 10xTravel Award Booking Service 10xTravel Credit Card Consultation My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles 10xTravel Plus Membership 10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program 10xTravel Facebook Group 10xTravel Instagram 10xTravel TikTok The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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 We’re back with another episode of our “Destination Spotlight” series! This time we take a look at how to book the best trip to Hawaii on points and miles.

Join us as we break down how we’ve booked trips to the Aloha State, the best hotels you can book on points, the most unique hotel perks we've seen (including an on-site penguin paradise!), and more. Plus, things get interesting as Travis and Matt each pitch their best Hawaii itinerary to Emily — the only one who’s never been — and ask her to crown the winner. Listen in and let us know if she chose correctly!

In This Episode: 

• How we’ve booked Hawaii trips on points and miles
• Our favorite Hawaiian hotels for every budget
• The best airlines and premium cabins to book for your trip
• Running award searches for flights to Hawaii
• How to avoid overspending on your vacation
• The hotels where you’ll find penguins and manta rays

*Correction: We forgot to mention that Capital One Venture Miles also transfer to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles in addition to Citi ThankYou Points and Bilt Rewards. 

Resources & Links:

10xTravel Free Course

10xTravel Best Credit Cards

10xTravel Award Booking Service

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles

10xTravel Plus Membership

10xTravel Facebook Group

10xTravel Instagram

10xTravel TikTok

Destination Spotlight: Cancun

Why Transferring Membership Rewards to Hilton Just Makes Sense

How to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Fly to Hawaii

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel — a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.