{"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":"Hawaii on Points: Where To Splurge and Where To Save","slug":"hawaii-on-points-where-to-splurge-and-where-to-save","published_at":"2026-07-06T10:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/hawaii-on-points-where-to-splurge-and-where-to-save","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","url":"https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/65","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/80643bc9/b9821f80.mp3","summary":"Hawaii is one of the most rewarding points destinations out there, but hotel prices vary wildly depending on which island you're on and where you stay. In this episode, Chris and Katie go island by island through Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, and Oahu, breaking down the best steal and splurge hotel options at each one with real cash prices and current points costs. From the Hampton Inn Maui North Shore at 65,000 Hilton points to the Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria at 110,000, the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort at under $500 a night to the Grand Hyatt Kauai, the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island, and everything in between on Oahu, including the Hyatt Place Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay. Plus Bilt Rewards just added Preferred Hotels and Resorts as a transfer partner at a 1:2 ratio, and Chris shares his take on the new Universal Kids Resort. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 65 (01:12) - Universal Kids Resort (04:59) - New Bilt Transfer Partner (06:04) - Wyndham Award Chart Expansion (10:05) - Maui hotels (15:13) - Kauai hotels (21:09) - The Big Island hotels (25:02) - Oahu hotels (33:10) - Listener Question Universal Kids Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/first-look-universal-kids-resort/ Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/bilt-rewards-adds-preferred-hotels-transfer-partner/ Wyndham Expands Award Chart: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/wyndham-rewards-adding-fourth-award-tier/ Family Vacation in Hawaii on Points: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hawaii-family-vacation-points-miles/ Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/hyatt-regency-waikiki-review/ Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/grand-wailea-waldorf-astor…","meta_description":"Hawaii is one of the most rewarding points destinations out there, but hotel prices vary wildly depending on which island you're on and where you stay. In…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/episodes/hawaii-on-points-where-to-splurge-and-where-to-save/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/hawaii-on-points-where-to-splurge-and-where-to-save.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}