Points Too Paradise
Welcome to Points Too Paradise, the podcast that shows you how to turn your everyday spending into unforgettable vacations—all using credit card points and travel rewards! Hosted by Megan Lanford, a travel points expert and mom who went from barely affording one vacation a year to taking six+ luxury trips annually—saving over $20,000 a year on travel.
In each episode, you’ll get insider travel tips, credit card strategies, and real-life redemption hacks to help you:
-Earn free flights and hotel stays with points & miles
- Find the best travel credit cards for your lifestyle
- Unlock first-class upgrades & VIP experiences
- Plan bucket-list trips without breaking the bank
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned points pro, Points Too Paradise will teach you how to maximize your rewards, travel more, and spend less.
Ready to start booking your dream vacations for (nearly) free? Subscribe now and let’s turn your points into paradise!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Unlocking the New ATMOS Program: Points, Perks & Companion Passes
Big news in the travel world — the new ATMOS program is here, and it’s packed with fresh opportunities for travelers who love saving big on flights and hotels. In this episode, I’m breaking down ever…
Unlocking the Sweet Spot: How to Get The Best Value for Your Points
Ever wondered how to get the most out of your hard-earned travel points? In this episode, I’m breaking down the ultimate sweet spot for points redemptions—Hyatt Hotels.
I’ll cover:
- Why Hyatt consistent…
How to Get Free Flights for 2 Years
Discover how to fast-track your way to the Southwest Companion Pass using a limited-time elevated credit card welcome bonus—and potentially enjoy nearly two years of free travel for a companion.
How to Get Free Flights for 2 Years
In this episode we are diving into one of the best credit card offers out there right and how it can also get you the Southwest Companion Pass for 2 years!
Destination Day: San Antonio
Let's travel to San Antonio, Texas! Where we stayed at the Marriott JW San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
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Destination Day: White Sands National Park
Come along as we travel to White Sands National Park and talk about where to fly into, where to stay and all about what you need to do when visiting on points!
Travel Points Lounge: Travel Points Loun…
Why Travel Should Be Your Family’s Love Language & The Science Behind It
Free Travel Formula Workshop: Free Travel Formula
Travel Lounge Membership: Travel Points Lounge | Points Too Paradise
The #1 Tool Every Points Traveler Needs
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to remember which card has what benefit, when your annual fees are due, or how many points you’ve earned—this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing…
You've Got Points—Now What? Start Here to Turn Your First Points into a Dream Trip
You’ve finally earned your first set of travel points—but now what? If you're feeling stuck, unsure where to go, or overwhelmed by redemption options, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to bui…
The Best Credit Card Offers Right Now: My Top Picks for Earning Points Fast
Ready to dive into the best credit card offers available right now? These cards come with elevated welcome bonuses, valuable perks, and major earning potential—whether you're planning your first poin…
Deep Dive into the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
You’ve probably heard all the hype about the Chase Sapphire Reserve® — but is it actually worth it for families looking to travel more without blowing their budget?
In this episode, I’m breaking down …
How My Client Saved Over $2,000 on her First Vacation Using Points
Ever wonder how fast you can actually start saving money with travel points? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact story of how one of my clients — who joined the Travel Points Academy in December —…
Answering Your Top Travel Points Questions: What You’ve Been Dying to Know
In this episode, I’m answering the most frequently asked questions I get about using points to travel nearly free. These are the same questions I hear in my DMs, inside my programs, and from everyday…
Vacations I've Taken for Under $100 Using Points
Ever dreamed of taking a luxury vacation for less than the cost of a dinner out?
In this episode, I’m walking you through real trips I’ve taken for under $100 total using credit card points — includin…
Deep Dive into Marriott Bonvoy's Hotel Program
Ever wished you could waltz into a beachfront Ritz‑Carlton or a kid‑friendly Residence Inn and hand over points instead of a credit card? In this episode I pull back the curtain on Marriott Bonvoy—th…
Why Flexible Points Are Better Than Airline or Hotel Cards
If you’ve ever opened a credit card just because it came with airline miles or hotel points, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into why flexible points (like Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex…
My Biggest Travel Points Mistakes (So You Don’t Have to Make Them)
If you’ve ever opened the wrong credit card, missed out on a huge bonus, or just felt overwhelmed by all the travel points advice out there — you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the cu…
Stacking Points! How to Multiply Your Travel Rewards Using Shopping Portals
In this episode, we're diving into one of the easiest ways to earn extra travel points on things you’re already buying—shopping portals! I break down how platforms like Rakuten, Capital One Shopping,…
How to Turn Cash Back Credit Cards Into Travel Points
Think cash back cards can’t help you travel for free? Think again! 💳✈️
In this episode, I’m breaking down how cash back credit cards can actually boost your travel points strategy — when you pair them…