{"podcast":{"title":"The Upgraded Points Podcast","slug":"the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","podcast_index_feed_id":7285741,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-upgraded-points-podcast","website_url":"https://upgradedpoints.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tGpxlIMF_o-uxTEnwBKPp2qZGRxu3Vtswnb94-iL4BE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYmJk/ZWIyZDJjMDI4N2Qw/NzE5YjgwNjQ1OWY4/MTU3OC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Upgraded Points","episode_count":69,"summary":"Want to travel more and spend less? Every week, Upgraded Points provides expert insights, travel hacks, and the latest industry news to help you maximize your points and miles like a pro. Hosted by Chris Hassan and Katie Corrigan Seemann, travel experts at Upgraded Points, this podcast breaks down the best strategies for booking luxury flights, scoring hotel upgrades, and making every trip unforgettable — all without breaking the bank. Expect insider tips, real-world trip breakdowns, and answers to your biggest travel questions. Whether you're a points and miles beginner or a seasoned expert, we’ll help you travel smarter, save money, and unlock next-level adventures. Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com Subscribe now and Travel Different.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T20:18:45.543512+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741"},"episode":{"title":"5 Tips for Booking Summer Travel Before It's Too Late","slug":"5-tips-for-booking-summer-travel-before-it-s-too-late","published_at":"2026-06-01T10:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/5-tips-for-booking-summer-travel-before-it-s-too-late","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","url":"https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/60","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/160b8f77/974a91da.mp3","summary":"Summer 2026 is here, and award space is already thinning fast. If you haven't booked yet, you're not too late, but the window is closing. In this episode, Chris and Katie break down five tips you can act on right now to lock in your summer travel before the best options disappear. Plus, Chris shares how his family made the most of a trip to Universal Epic Universe and whether it's worth it as a multi-generational vacation. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 60 (00:52) - Universal Epic Universe (09:00) - Summer Travel Tip #1 (09:51) - Summer Travel Tip #2 (13:05) - Summer Travel Tip #3 (13:39) - Summer Travel Tip #4 (15:38) - Summer Travel Tip #5 (19:50) - Listener Question: Family-friendly Resort 5 Smart Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in 2026: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/summer-2026-vacation-destinations/ Epic Universe Overview: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/universal-epic-universe-first-look/ Inside Helios Grand Hotel: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/universal-helios-grand-hotel-sneak-peek/ Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana vs. Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/hyatt-ziva-los-cabos-vs-hyatt-ziva-cap-cana/ Kimpton Seafire Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/kimpton-seafire-resort-spa-in-grand-cayman-review/ Dreams Bahia Mita Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/dreams-bahia-mita-surf-spa-resort-review/ Conrad Evermore Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/conrad-orlando-review/ How This Hyatt Perk Saved Me Hundreds on a World Cup Hotel https://upgradedpoints.com/news/hyatt-free-night-certificate-world-cup/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple P…","meta_description":"Summer 2026 is here, and award space is already thinning fast. If you haven't booked yet, you're not too late, but the window is closing. In this episode,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1531,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/episodes/5-tips-for-booking-summer-travel-before-it-s-too-late/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/5-tips-for-booking-summer-travel-before-it-s-too-late.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}