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May 2025
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Travel Hacks & Hottest Tips with The Poi...

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Presenting your Summer (and Fall) 2025 Travel Guide! Yes we have The Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly, joining us to share all the tips, tricks, and hacks you need for traveling, including which credit card(s) to have, which airlines to fly, the best hotel rewards programs, and sites and apps to use for planning trips and finding deals. We also discuss his #1 tip for planning luxury travel/honeymoons, and on the flip side, how to ball on a budget. Before Brian joins us, Ashley shares the latest on wedding planning and a recent mood killer she experienced in the bedroom, and Rayna gives updates on her nephew and new jewelry decision. Enjoy! 

Follow @thepointsguy on Instagram, get Brian's book How to Win at Travel, and check out his website thepointsguy.com

Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. And shop our sexual wellness products at vibesonly.com

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