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The episode recaps Joanna's budget-friendly father-daughter trip to Alaska, highlighting various adventures and experiences.

We’re recapping Joanna’s incredible father-daughter trip to Alaska and breaking down how she made such an epic trip surprisingly budget-friendly! We talk about flying from St. Louis to Anchorage for just 17,500 points each way, using Hyatt points for the hotel, renting a car and exploring on our own, and deciding which experiences were actually worth the splurge. From trekking and rappelling on Matanuska Glacier to hiking in Girdwood, exploring Whittier, spotting beluga whales, picking wild blueberries in Hatcher Pass, cruising Kenai Fjords National Park, and finally finding a moose at sunset, this trip was packed with bucket-list moments. Joanna also shares why experiencing Alaska with her dad made this one of the most meaningful trips she’s ever taken—and why she came home already wanting to go back. Mentioned in this episode: Comfrt.com 15% OFF Nova Alaska Tours Matanuska Glacier Youtube Review Whittier Marine Charters Borealis Custom Fishing Experience Hatcher Pass ATV Find Us On Online: Mary Ellen | Jo Facebook Group Affiliate Links: Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Mary Ellen's Fetch (Use code MARYELLEN!)…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Ellen, Jo

Guest: Joanna

Topics covered

• budget travel
• credit card rewards
• father-daughter trip
• Alaska adventure
• outdoor activities
• wildlife spotting

Keywords

• Alaska
• budget travel
• father-daughter trip
• credit card points
• wildlife
• Matanuska Glacier
• Kenai Fjords
• hiking
• outdoor adventure

Sponsors

Rakuten, Rakuten, Halara

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Comfrt.com, Nova Alaska Tours, Rakuten, Fetch, CardPointers, Halara

Places: Matanuska Glacier, Whittier, Girdwood, Hatcher Pass, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, St. Louis

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