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Points Too Paradise

Megan Lanford

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 re

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138 episodes

  1. Xcaret Review: Our Stay, How We Booked It With Points, and Whether It Was Worth It 23:28
  2. ATMOS Rewards: Fly More Airlines for Less 11:35
  3. United Airlines Deep Dive 17:40
  4. Southwest Companion Pass Changes & What to do Now 17:02
  5. JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Review: What It Cost in Points and How to Book 14:49
  6. Hyatt Is Getting Harder to Reach: How I'm Pivoting My Points Strategy 11:48
  7. How Travel Points Grew My Business 11:50
  8. How to Erase Travel Purchases With Your Capital One Points (Hotels, Airbnbs, Cruises & More) 12:16
  9. Deep Dive on Capital One Venture 12:44
  10. How to Book a Trip on Points Last Minute 12:12
  11. Delta Deep Dive and the Elevated Offers Happening Right Now 12:35
  12. Should You Open an Account With Every Airline? How to Be Ready for the Next Flight Deal 11:03
  13. Dollywood & Gatlinburg on Points: Our Full Family Trip Recap (Flights, Resort & Park Tickets) 20:17
  14. Deep Dive into America Airlines & Recent Changes 16:03
  15. The $423 Europe Trip: Exactly How Matt Flew His Family of Five Across the Atlantic 14:02
  16. What Points Actually Gives You 14:51
  17. Deep Dive into Chase Points 17:08
  18. Deep Dive on World of Hyatt Credit Card 10:12
  19. How I am Planning & Booking the Rest of My 2026 Travel 18:58
  20. My Top 5 Credit Card Perks (Besides the Points) 13:31
  21. Sneak Peek Inside the Travel Points Lounge 16:14
  22. Chase Sapphire Preferred 2026 Updates & Elevated Sign-Up Offers 14:33
  23. Booking a 5-Week Trip to Europe — London to Venice, All on Points 17:00
  24. Are Credit Card Transfer Bonuses Worth It? 13:37
  25. Deep Dive into the AMEX Platinum Card 20:29
  26. How to Keep Track of All Your Travel Credit Cards (The App I Use Daily) 13:54
  27. Deep Dive into The Chase Sapphire Reserve (With Elevated Offer) 17:18
  28. How Stacy Travels Monthly, Saves $17K in one year, and Says Yes to Every Adventure 22:57
  29. What If I Did? 17:00
  30. The Brand-New Capital One Credit Card You Need in Your Wallet 14:43
  31. Why I Happily Pay Credit Card Fees (And You Should Too) 13:00
  32. United Just Changed the Game — Here's What You Should Do About It 13:47
  33. This Isn’t About Travel… It’s About How You Decide to Live 12:06
  34. Your Points are Being Devalued...Now What 15:05
  35. Destination Day: Santa Fe, NM 14:28
  36. How I Went From 1 Vacation a Year to 7 22:32
  37. Deep Dive: Capital One Venture & The Elevated Offer Right Now 12:58
  38. How Real Women Are Using Points to Travel More (Not Just Me) 19:42
  39. 100 Episodes In: Your Top Travel Questions & What's in my Wallet 18:58
  40. Destination Day: Fort Myers, Florida 20:08
  41. Bilt 2.0 Explained: What’s New, How It Works, & The New Credit Cards Coming 18:41
  42. This Marriott Card Comes With 5 Free Nights (Here’s How to Use Them Right) 16:03
  43. Destination Day: Sedona, AZ — A Luxury Stay at Enchantment Resort 18:11
  44. How Many Points Do You Actually Need for Luxury Hotels? 20:37
  45. AMEX Gold Deep Dive: Is This the Best Card for Groceries & Eating Out? 13:30
  46. Why Flexible Points Should Be Your #1 Strategy for 2026 (How I Used Them to Book a Luxury Resort) 17:40
  47. Deep Dive on the Chase Sapphire Preferred — and Why Everyone Needs This Card 17:22
  48. The Best Current Credit Cards Offers for Turning Everyday Spending into Free Travel 13:47
  49. Your 2026 Travel Starts NOW: Student Success Stories + Black Friday Tease 13:26
  50. BILT + Rakuten: Why This New Combo Is a Total Game Changer 14:45