Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel | Presented by Yahoo! Travel 195. 48 Hours in Mexico City: A Points & Miles Travel Guide with @ThePointsPrinciple
Mar 9, 2026
Cam Snyder, mom and points-and-miles creator behind ThePointsPrinciple, explains how she stretched rewards for a family 48-hour Mexico City trip. She covers booking award flights, choosing a centrally located Hilton, navigating chaotic airport transport, and where to eat and walk in the historic center. Quick tips on using Uber, balancing points versus cash, and neighborhoods to save for a longer return.
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Search Awards Early And Cross-Check Multiple Tools
- Do search award space early and use multiple tools for cross-checks.
- Cam looked 9–10 months out and used seats.aero, point.me, and the free Points tool to book a ~10,000-point Virgin Atlantic award.
Spend Points For A Central Hotel To Save Time
- Do prioritize hotel location in Mexico City and use points for centrally located properties.
- Cam booked Hilton Mexico City Reforma for ~50,000 Hilton points/night (two rooms for five people) to stay in the historic center.
Co-Branded Cards Deliver Valuable International Perks
- Holding hotel-brand cards can deliver status perks that add real value abroad.
- Cam and her husband used Hilton business cards to get Gold benefits including substantial complimentary breakfast for the family.