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Let's Get To The Points

Let's Get To The Points

By: Serena Miguel and Mitch Shannon
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Watch the video version on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints A weekly show covering all things in credit card points, miles and travel. We discuss best redemptions deals, using points efficiently and more!Serena, Miguel and Mitch Shannon Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • 139. Is the Amex Platinum Card Actually Worth It in 2026?
    Mar 13 2026

    Our show is best watched on YouTube:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/AmexPlatinum


    Is the Amex Platinum still worth it? We do a deep dive into the card refresh, share the secret to triggering elevated welcome offers, and reveal our personal strategy for maximizing every benefit to ensure the card pays for itself.


    Thank you to Chad from www.youtube.com/@OfficialChadsMoneyMinutes for joining us as a guest co-host!


    Learn about points and miles in our Elevate course and community:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/elevate


    Book Private Transport in 100+ Countries with Kiwitaxi:

    https://kiwitaxi.com/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=letsgettothepoints

    Use Code: LGTTP5 for 5% off all rides

    Check out Kiwitaxi:

    https://youtube.com/@kiwitaxi_com?si=aQTYH8fu8BUB4BrE


    Credit Card Links:

    https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/


    Rakuten:

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/MITCHH229?eeid=44971


    Sign up for our newsletter:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail


    Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/

    Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints


    EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/


    Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine

    Use Code: LETSGETPRO for $20 off the first year

    https://seats.aero/


    Sign up for Award Email Notifications from Straight To The Points

    Use Code: LGTTP20 for 20% off the annual plan

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints


    Travel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 status

    https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgw


    CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers


    MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker

    Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription

    https://maxmypoint.com


    ON TODAY’S SHOW:

    0:00 Intro

    1:21 American Express Platinum Card

    3:35 How to Get Elevated Bonuses

    16:11 Is the Annual Fee Worth It?

    19:30 How We’re Using the Amex Platinum Credits

    52:54 Private Transportation with Kiwitaxi

    54:41 Other Amex Platinum Credits



    LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:

    Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast

    Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify


    Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode!


    Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs


    Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.


    Advertiser Disclosure:

    This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it.


    Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let’s Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.


    Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 138. Bilt 2.0 Worth It? Honest Review
    Feb 27 2026

    Our show is best watched on YouTube:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Bilt


    Is the new Bilt 2.0 credit card lineup actually worth the hype? We’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the confusing aspects of the new Bilt ecosystem, including our honest thoughts, and the controversial rollout. We also share tips for meeting minimum spend and our final verdict on who these cards are really for.


    Thank you to DeAndre from https://boldlygo.world/podcast/ for being our special guest!


    Learn about points and miles in our Elevate course and community:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/elevate


    Credit Card Links:

    http://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CreditCards


    Sign up for our newsletter:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail


    Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/

    Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints


    EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/


    Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine

    Use Code: LETSGETPRO for $20 off the first year

    https://seats.aero/


    Book Private Transport in 100+ Countries with Kiwitaxi:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Kiwitaxi

    Use Code: LGTTP5 for 5% off all rides


    Sign up for Award Email Notifications from Straight To The Points

    Use Code: LGTTP20 for 20% off the annual plan

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints


    Travel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 status

    https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgw


    CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers


    MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker

    Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription

    https://maxmypoint.com


    ON TODAY’S SHOW:

    0:00 Intro

    1:20 Bilt 2.0 in One Word

    5:21 Our Thoughts About Bilt Points

    8:38 The Bad: The Bilt 2.0 Rollout

    29:30 Are We Getting a Bilt 2.0 Card?

    40:46 How to Meet Minimum Spend on Bilt 2.0

    46:44 The Good: Positive Things about Bilt


    LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:

    Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast

    Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify


    Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode!


    Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs


    Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.


    Advertiser Disclosure:

    This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it.


    Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let’s Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.


    Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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    54 mins
  • $10 vs $100 vs $1000 Hotels in Morocco
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode, we test the ultimate travel question in Morocco: what do you really get for $10, $100, and $1000 per night?


    From a budget hostel experience to a mid-range comfort stay to full luxury at the Park Hyatt Marrakech, we break down the rooms, service, amenities, location, and overall value at each price point. Is the $1000 hotel actually worth 100x the price? Or does Morocco deliver luxury at every level?

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    17 mins
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