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Ep 123: Japan on Points & Miles: What we saved on and what we splurged on
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- Trusting Dorothy
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- Apr 6, 2026
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Summary
We're taking a hard right turn this week, because we are headed to Japan, and I want to bring you along for all of it, starting with how we're getting there for almost nothing, and why I'm already planning next spring break and next summer's vacations. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ How Dorothy approaches early trip planning, from dream destination to booking window ✔ Why booking flights as early as possible matters more than you think (and how the points price on their Japan flights went from 40K to 200K+ in less than a year) ✔ The difference between transferable points (like Amex and Chase) and airline-specific miles ✔ How to stack Hyatt free night awards, suite upgrade awards, and club access awards to cover multiple nights with zero out-of-pocket costs ✔ What we splurged on ✔ Which card they're using for foreign purchases and dining while in Japan ✔ The two most common questions Dorothy gets about points and miles (does it hurt your credit? how many cards is too many?) answered ✔ Why right now is actually the time to start planning summer 2027 Points and miles are in no way my main focus, but help create some amazing trips! _____________________________________________________________________ Ways to work together: 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE Within a 21 day self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. 📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin