This week on The Wonderland on Points Podcast, we’re joined by Kam from @OurFamilyPassport, a points and miles expert who’s mastered the art of using rewards for amazing family vacations. Kam travels with her family of six and shares her top strategies for earning and redeeming points to make dream trips a reality without the hefty price tag.

In this episode, Kam reveals her surprising favorite family destinations—places you might not expect but should definitely consider—and offers actionable tips for booking family-friendly travel. We discuss the realities of traveling with allergies and food sensitivities. She also provides a step-by-step roadmap for anyone looking to get started with points and miles, whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your travel game.

Tune in for expert insights, travel hacks, and inspiration to help you plan your next unforgettable family adventure.

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Welcome to today’s Wondering Wednesday mini episode! If you're looking to level up your points and miles game, this quick, bite-sized episode is packed with all the key info you need on transfer bonuses.

We dive into what transfer bonuses are, how they work, and why they’re such a powerful tool in your travel rewards strategy. Plus, we break down a simple math formula to help you calculate exactly how many points you need to transfer to reach your next trip goal.

With the right knowledge, you can make sure your points go further, faster. We’ll also highlight the current transfer bonuses you should be aware of so you don’t miss out on any valuable opportunities.

Every Wednesday, we bring you this quick, actionable episode to answer all your burning questions and help you level up your travel rewards game. So, let’s jump in and start maximizing your points! And make sure to head to the Facebook Group to ask your questions so we can feature them on a future episode!

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Example Formula for Transferring Points:

Total points needed divided by regular ratio + percentage (in a decimal number) = points you need to transfer

Here is what you would do if you wanted to book a 60,000 point flight and there was a 40% transfer bonus:

60,000/ 1.4 (1+40%) = 42,800 points

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In today’s episode of Wonderland on Points, we’re joined by the amazing Annie from @LetsTravelTalk, who shares her incredible experience taking her family of five on a dream vacation to French Polynesia. Annie takes us through her trip to the stunning islands of Tahiti & Mo'orea, revealing how she saved $20,000+ on their flights and hotels during this trip!

Annie walks us through the best airlines for booking flights to Tahiti using travel points, along with family-friendly hotel recommendations in Tahiti and Mo'orea. They actually went to Bora Bora as well but we didn't have enough time for all three islands so we picked the two that are more affordable! She also shares activities that are perfect for families. Whether you’re planning your own bucket-list trip to Tahiti or looking to use travel rewards to save money on a family vacation, Annie’s insights will help you make the most of your points and travel budget. Annie wraps the episode with her tips for how to save even MORE than they did.

You’ll walk away with valuable tips on how to plan your own affordable family getaway to French Polynesia and save even more out-of-pocket than you thought possible.

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