88. Adventures in Greece and Beyond: Alex & Pam's European Escapades
Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad
Alex, Pam and Jess
4.9 • 734 Ratings
🗓️ 6 August 2024
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
Join us in this episode as Alex and Pam, from the Travel Mom Squad, share the enchanting details of their separate summer journeys to Greece and other stunning European destinations. While Jess is off exploring Alaska on a Disney cruise, we're here to transport you to the sun-drenched islands and historic cities of Europe.
Alex's Greek Getaway—Alex starts us off with her spectacular trip, which began with an incredible stay at the Canaves Oia Suites in Santorini, a gem she snagged for a steal using Hyatt points (this property is now also bookable with Hilton points/free night certificates). She shares the ups and downs of booking award travel, emphasizing the "book now, plan later" strategy that seasoned travelers swear by.
Pam's European Tour—Not to be outdone, Pam recounts her travels to Crete and Vienna, adding layers of history and luxury to the episode. Her adventure began in Santorini, where she embraced the local charm and stunning views, despite some travel hiccups that led to a switch from planned flights to last-minute bookings. Pam's stories highlight the flexibility and spontaneity needed in travel, sharing how she navigated changes and cancellations to ensure a smooth trip.
Highlights and Tips—Both share their favorite moments, from Alex's business class experiences and hotel stays with breathtaking views to Pam's exploration of Crete and the luxurious Park Hyatt Vienna. They dive into the details of navigating points bookings, airline choices, and the joys of discovering new destinations.
Join Us for the Journey—If you're dreaming of your own European adventure or just love hearing travel tales, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and information. Ready to explore Greece and Europe through the eyes of seasoned travelers? Hit play and let Alex and Pam guide you through their memorable journeys.
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Episode Minute By Minute:
- 1:45—Alex spills the secrets on snagging dreamy stays like the Canaves Oia Suites using Hyatt points.
- 5:30—Join Alex as she navigates the skies in business class with Condor Airlines
- 10:00—Pam explains how unexpected changes add a sprinkle of spontaneity and excitement to her travels
- 15:30—Pam shares the wonders of Crete
- 20:45—Experience the elegance of Vienna with Pam at the stunning Park Hyatt
- 25:30—Discover how Alex and Pam turn travel mishaps into adventures, proving that flexibility is key to a fulfilling journey with points.
- 40:45—Closing thoughts on their European escapades, inspiring listeners to turn points into passports to the world.
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | It's no secret that all of us at Travel Mom Squad are big fans of vacationing in Greece. |
| 0:05.8 | Today, my mom and I are each sharing our recent trips to Greece, plus some other destinations |
| 0:11.2 | in Europe that we tacked on to our trips. |
| 0:14.6 | Welcome to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad. |
| 0:17.2 | We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage credit card welcome offers to get |
| 0:22.1 | hundreds of thousands of dollars of travel expenses for nearly free. We've used credit card |
| 0:27.1 | points of miles to take vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, Maldives, Japan, and so much |
| 0:33.5 | more. And the best part, we each still have 800 plus credit scores. Imagine being able to take |
| 0:39.5 | the vacation of your dreams for nearly free. It's totally possible and we're here to show you how. |
| 0:45.5 | Hey, I'm Alex and I'm Pan and Jess isn't here. She's off on an Alaska Disney cruise. So we'll miss |
| 0:53.0 | her, but she can go on our trips, so this will work out. |
| 0:56.5 | The show must go on. That's right. Alex and I both recently returned from two separate Europe |
| 1:02.2 | trips, and we happened to visit Santorini Greece. Alex also visited Athens and London, that I |
| 1:08.8 | visited Crete and Vienna. Alex, let's start with your trips. |
| 1:13.0 | All right. So I booked this trip. Well, I booked three nights of a vacation. This is sometimes |
| 1:20.3 | what happens with points of miles is you find out, you either find like a flight that's available |
| 1:25.8 | or a hotel you've wanted a state that's |
| 1:27.7 | available and you just book that the one thing and you have no clue what else you're going to do. |
| 1:32.3 | I know that's what you've done when you did Singapore suites first class and Etty had apartments. |
| 1:38.5 | And that was the exact same thing I did here was booking cannabis Ea suites. |
| 1:43.9 | I booked it in the spring of |
| 1:45.3 | 2023. This hotel has been one that is a trickier one to book. So it was one of those things |
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