# My Process for Booking Travel with Points & Miles

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Podcast: [All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491)
Published: 2026-04-01T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chrishutchins.com/booking-travel-with-points-and-miles-2026/
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## Resource

#272: Learn how to turn your points into significantly better travel experiences by following a simple, repeatable system. We cover how to plan, find award availability, choose the right tools, and decide between portals vs. transfers, plus the mindset shifts that make the whole process work. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/booking-travel-with-points-and-miles-2026 Partner Deals Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Bilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent DeleteMe: ⁠20% off removing your personal info from the web Wispr Flow: ⁠Try effortless voice dictation for free Green Chef: ⁠50% off your first month + 20% off for two months with code 50ALLTHEHACKS For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Award Search Tools AwardTool ($20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS) point.me (20% off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS20) PointsYeah Seats.Aero Points Path Browser Extension FlightConnections Credit Cards Best Cards Page CardTool App Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card ATH Podcast Ep 166: Best Award Search Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Ep 227: The Path to Becoming an Expert in Points & Miles with Devon Gimbel Ep 238: 18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles Ep 244: How I Saved $10,000+ on Luxury Hotels Ep 258: My Top 5 Mistakes with Points & Miles Membership AMA: Submit A Question Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Two Ways to Use Points for Travel (06:30) Define Your Flexibility Before You Search (11:42) Clarify What You Actuall…

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