Points Talk® with the Travel Mom Squad
Are you tired of not being able to travel because it's just so expensive?
Do finances keep you from your dream destinations and making memories with your family?
In this podcast, we show you how you can fulfill that dream of traveling without spending more money.
We've earned millions of credit card points to travel all over the world and take our families on amazing vacations.
Vacations to Hawaii, Europe, and Disneyland are all possible for nearly free with credit card points and miles.
By using credit cards strategically for your everyday expenses, you too can travel for nearly free!
We can't wait to help you get that first, nearly-free vacation!
Tired of not traveling due to the expense? We can teach you how to travel for pennies on the dollar by using credit card points and miles!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 146
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
145. How To Earn the Southwest® Companion Pass for Free Flights
144. First-Time International Travel Made Easy: Top Destinations and Practical Tips
143. Europe Travel with Kids: Traci's Hotel Booking Strategies for Families
142. Chase Ultimate Rewards®: Key Updates & Our Favorite Earning Cards
141. Bora Bora on Points: Flights, Hotels, and Upgrades
140. Maximize Hotel Free-Night Certificates: Comparing Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG
139. Travel Light: Carry-On Only Packing and Essential Tips
138. The BEST Hotel Chain for Using & Earning Points
When choosing where to spend your hard-earned hotel points, the options can feel overwhelming. Each major hotel chain promises value, but the reality often falls short when you discover that dream pr…
137. Iceland & Ireland with Points: Jess's 10-Day Family Adventure
Planning a bucket-list trip to Iceland and Ireland might seem out of reach for a family of five, but what if you could score flights and hotels using mostly points and miles? Jess recently returned f…
136. Solo Travel Tips & Points Strategies with Kelsi from PointSisters
In this episode, Jess and Alex are joined by Kelsi Sullivan, one half of PointSisters on Instagram, who has mastered the art of solo travel using points and miles. Kelsi brings a unique perspective s…
135. Where to Stay in Maui: Are Timeshare Presentations Worth It?
Getting a discounted stay at a luxury Maui resort sounds too good to be true, especially when the catch involves sitting through a timeshare presentation. After receiving a letter from Marriott Vacat…
134. 2025 Points & Miles Changes You Need to Know
Major shifts in lounge access, baggage fees, and loyalty programs are reshaping the landscape of travel rewards in 2025. With summer travel quickly approaching, the Travel Mom Squad is here to break …
133. Travel to Spain Using Points: TMS Takes Madrid, Barcelona, and Mallorca
Planning a trip to Spain on points and miles? It’s all about the strategy—especially when you're juggling travel for multiple people! In this episode, the Travel Mom Squad dives into their recent Spa…
132. Greece and Croatia with Kids: Megan's Points and Miles Strategy
Taking your family with young kids to Greece and Croatia might seem daunting, but with strategic use of points and miles, it can become an unforgettable adventure.
Travel Mom Squad's Director of Op…
131. Agree to Disagree: Best Lounge Access, Hotel Loyalty Programs, and More
If you love points and miles, you know there’s no shortage of opinions on how to get the most out of credit card rewards and travel programs. In this fun and honest chat, Alex, Jess, and Pam share th…
130. American Southwest with Kids
In this episode, Jess and Megan walk us through their recent family getaways to two standout Hyatt properties in the American Southwest: the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale in Arizona and the Hyatt Regency Ta…
129. Costa Rica Spring Break
In this episode, Jess, Pam, and Alex break down their recent spring break trips to Costa Rica—highlighting three unforgettable resorts, two different travel styles, and one shared love for how easy (…
128. Pam’s Return to Thailand
In this episode, Pam shares her full itinerary from her recent return to Thailand—a dream trip she’s been wanting to repeat since her very first adventure on points and miles years ago. From business…
127. Would You Rather!? – Points Talk Edition
This week’s episode is a little different—and a lot of fun. Jess, Pam, and Alex are joined by Traci for a special game of Would You Rather!? – Points Talk Edition. Traci challenges the squad with a l…
126. Jess’s Family Trip to Japan on Points—Spring Break for $200?!
In this episode, Jess takes us step-by-step through her family’s spring break trip to Japan—a points and miles masterpiece that cost just $200 total out of pocket for four round-trip flights and mult…