Intro

Ready to escape the cold and head to somewhere with sunshine? In this episode, Travis, Emily, and Matt reveal their favorite warm weather destinations you can book using points and miles, getting into the details of travel to Mexico, Greece, Costa Rica and more.

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Whether you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or planning a bigger international trip, this episode covers destinations that are both aspirational and surprisingly accessible - and all can done with points!

This episode will give you ideas you can actually use for your next tropical getaway. Before you book, don’t forget to log your redemptions inside the free 10X Travel redemption tracker so you can keep everything organized!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome: Warm-Weather Trips You Can Book With Points

04:53 Why Costa Rica: Easy Flights + Best Airline Points Plays

11:02 Costa Rica Hotels on Points: Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton & IHG Options

12:47 High-End Redemptions & Resorts (Andaz, Ritz Reserve, Waldorf)

25:25 Costa Rica Trip Planning Tips

27:29 Paros, Greece: Getting There on Points

32:24 Getting to the Greek islands: Aegean Awards vs. Paying Cash

32:59 Visiting Paros: Hotels, Transportation, and Day Trips

36:59 Mexico: The Ultimate Quick Getaway

39:10 Points & Airline Options to Mexico

42:25 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, & Riviera Maya/Cancun

01:01:16 Wrap-up: Tools & Award Booking Help

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Everything You Need To Know About Award Booking

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