About this episode

Mary Ellen shares her Colorado birthday adventure, highlighting how she maximized her travel budget using points and credit card benefits.

What if you could take a memorable family vacation without spending a fortune? In this episode, we take you along on Mary Ellen's Colorado birthday adventure with her son and show you exactly how she used points, miles, and credit card benefits to make it happen. From relaxing in airport lounges and staying at a boutique luxury hotel to riding the breathtaking Pikes Peak Cog Railway and exploring Garden of the Gods, we're sharing the strategies that helped her maximize her travel budget without sacrificing incredible experiences. If you're looking for practical ways to travel more while spending less, this episode is packed with tips you can use on your next adventure. Mentioned in this Episode: Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Chase Sapphire Preferred Referral- Mary Ellen Chase Sapphire Preferred Referral- Joanna Find Us On Online: Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027) Summer Road Trip Submissions ARE BACK! Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel Newsletter Mary Ellen | Jo Facebook Group Affiliate Links: Comfrt.com 15% OFF Relief Band - Use code WONDERLAND for 25% off! Chase Ink Referral -Mary Ellen Chase Ink…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Ellen, Jo

Topics covered

• budget travel
• credit card rewards
• family vacation
• travel tips
• Colorado adventure

Keywords

• airport lounges
• travel budget
• points and miles
• luxury hotel
• travel strategies

Sponsors

Comfrt.com, Halara

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rakuten, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Ink

Places: Colorado, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods

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