#244: I'll explain how I saved over $10k on luxury hotels in Costa Rica and Carmel Valley using points, free nights, and elite perks. I’ll walk you through every step, from how to book with points, when to buy them on sale, how to stack hotel credits, which hotel programs give you upgrades and free breakfast, and more!
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chr ... Show More
Yesterday
Ski Trip Mishaps, AI Interior Design, Reflecting on Life and More
#270: Chris and Amy discuss lessons from three ski trips with kids, using AI to redesign rooms on a budget, their favorite new gadgets, navigating high-deductible health plans, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ski-trips-ai-home-design-health-finances-a ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 11
Navigating Transfer Bonuses, Hyatt Devaluation, New Card Offers and More
#269: Chris breaks down why he transferred >200k points for a transfer bonus and how to know when they're actually worth it. He also covers Hyatt's new award chart changes, the latest elevated welcome offers, and how he's using multiple AI agents to optimize his work and life. Li ... Show More
55m 58s
Mar 4
Stop Planning, Start Experimenting: A Science-Backed Approach to a Better Life with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
#268: Learn why setting big goals might actually be holding you back and what to do instead. Chris and Anne-Laure explore how to replace goal-setting with tiny, low-risk experiments that lead to more growth, more joy, and less burnout. Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, wri ... Show More
57m 47s
Feb 2025
Top 5 Hotels in the World (Worth Seeking Out) + How Hotels Can Transform Your Travels with National Geographic Author Annie Fitzsimmons
How can your hotel or accommodations change how you experience a place?
Annie Fitzsimmons is a seasoned luxury travel expert and author of the National Geographic book 100 Hotels of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Retreats. Annie has covered hotels, travel, lifestyle, restaurant ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2024
European Honeymoon Recap: The Highs and Lows with Ceara and Connor
Ep 194: In this episode, Ceara brings on her husband Connor to share the details from their honeymoon through Mallorca, Switzerland, and Paris! They cover everything from dreamy hotels and epic scenery to unexpected travel mishaps (AKA poop-gate). Ceara and Connor also spill the ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2025
226. The Secrets of the Travel Credit Card Game with Janelle on a Jet
If you've ever scrolled through Instagram wondering how your favorite creators are jet-setting to Paris, sipping cocktails in Bali, or scoring first class seats—all “for free”—and thought, "How the hell are they doing that?”, this episode is your step-by-step guide. I sat down wi ... Show More
1h 29m
May 2025
Travel Hacks & Hottest Tips with The Points Guy Brian Kelly
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 si ... Show More
1h 19m
<p><strong>Travel Hacks Every Speaker Should Know with Chris Hutchins</strong></p><p><em>“If you don’t want to play the sign up bonus game, optimize where you’re spending but always be getting more than 2x on everything.”</em></p><p>Navigating the world of travel optimization can ... Show More
