{"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":"How to Book All-Inclusive Resorts With Points","slug":"how-to-book-all-inclusive-resorts-with-points","published_at":"2026-03-23T10:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-book-all-inclusive-resorts-with-points","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","url":"https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/50","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/d3948588/55c8ac52.mp3","summary":"Did you know you can book all-inclusive resorts with hotel points? Many travelers assume these resorts must be paid for with cash, but major hotel loyalty programs now offer all-inclusive properties that can be booked with points. In this episode, Chris and Katie explain how to use Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and more points to book all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond. They cover how award pricing works, which resorts are the best values, and how to maximize your points for an all-inclusive vacation. Whether you’re planning a couples getaway, a family beach vacation, or a luxury resort stay, this guide will help you understand how to use points for an all-inclusive experience. 00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 50 🎉 00:58 Marriott Improves Top-off Limits 02:04 Citi Ends Points Sharing 03:10 Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Mexico 10:20 All-inclusive Resorts Evolving 12:04 Hyatt All-inclusive Resorts 13:57 Marriott All-inclusive Resorts 14:43 IHG All-inclusive Resorts 15:48 Hilton All-inclusive Resorts 17:09 Wyndham All-inclusive Resorts 18:00 Choice All-inclusive Resorts 18:32 Preferred Hotels All-inclusive Resorts 18:54 Accor All-inclusive Resorts 20:05 Tips for Booking All-inclusive Vacations 23:30 Reader question Tips for All-Inclusive Vacations: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/all-inclusive-tips/ Should you book all-inclusive resorts through The Edit by Chase? https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-edit-all-inclusives/ Marriott Bonvoy Raises Free Night Award Top-Off Limit to 25,000 Points: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/marriott-bonvoy-free-night-award-top-off-increase/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com","meta_description":"Did you know you can book all-inclusive resorts with hotel points? Many travelers assume these resorts must be paid for with cash, but major hotel loyalty…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1527,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/episodes/how-to-book-all-inclusive-resorts-with-points/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/how-to-book-all-inclusive-resorts-with-points.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}