If you’ve read the first post in this series, you’ve already done the hardest part. You picked a travel rewards credit card, earned your first batch of points, and started learning how this hobby works.
So, now what?
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People often ask how they can travel more like we do. The truth is, it comes down to two things. First, learning how to find cheap flights so getting to new places stays affordable. Second, understanding how travel works. The airlines, the routes, the timing, and the opportunities most people never notice.
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A few years ago, I thought business class flights, luxury hotels, and international adventures were things other people got to experience. Then I discovered miles and points.
If you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of most people. A lot of people say, “I wish I could travel more” or ” I want to know how to use miles and points,” but never take the next step to figure out how. Learning how miles and points work is that next step.
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Our trip to the islands of French Polynesia was incredible. We had high hopes, and they were all met. I can vividly remember as a kid thinking it would be so cool to go to Tahiti and to fly in business class. Two things I never thought would happen, but here we are. Check out our itinerary.
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This post isn’t about which beach was the best or what we did with our days (that’s coming next). It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we made the trip happen: business-class flights to Tahiti, a quiet stay on the island of Huahine, and how we used a mix of points, miles, and cash to make it work. If you haven’t caught on yet, we use miles and points for just about everything. So while the social media clickbait might sound like we spent a fortune, the real story is how we didn’t. Here’s what we spent, what we saved, and how we made it all come together.
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The whole purpose of our blog is to showcase our travels and how we make them happen. This post is no exception. This was originally written when we booked this trip in 2024, but the same strategy still applies. With miles and points, the world is open to anyone. This is how we booked Tahiti in business class with miles and points.
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I know, it sounds backward. Why would anyone drive to the airport to buy a plane ticket? Well, I would. And I did. It turns out there’s a little-known trick with ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier, and buying tickets at the airport can be cheaper than booking online. I recently tested it out, bought a ticket at the counter, and came away with some savings and a few lessons. Here’s how it worked, how much it saves, and what you need to know when buying a ticket at the airport.
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From the beginning of our travels, an African Safari has been high on our bucket list. As we stated in “The Plan for Japan“, everything is possible with a little preparation and planning. So, this is what we’re working on and preparing for.
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