188. Traveling to Portugal with Points: Alex's Family Trip to Lisbon & the Algarve
About this episode
Alex shares her family's experience traveling to Portugal using points and miles.
How did Alex use points and miles to save on her family's summer trip to Portugal? In this episode, Alex walks through her trip to Lisbon and the Algarve with her family of six, sharing how she booked flights and hotels using points, what worked well, and the experiences that stood out most. Alex explains the strategies she used for maximizing points, navigating award bookings, and selecting accommodations that fit her family. She highlights what surprised her about traveling to Lisbon and the Algarve, including moments that made the trip enjoyable for both adults and kids. You'll also hear about the family's stop in Boston along the way and Pam's favorite highlights. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to plan a family trip to Portugal using points, practical strategies for booking award travel, and tips Alex relied on to maximize her points and miles for her family of six. You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: pointstalksquad.com/188 If you're looking for even more Points Talk®, featuring the latest news in points, miles, and credit cards, behind-the-scenes insights, and a monthly Ask Us Anything episode—subscribe to…
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