Quick tip on the yacht transfer to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives - you can redeem 100k Hilton Points for a roundtrip transfer through Hilton Honors Experiences. It's a bit tough to get but they usually release a few of those awards at the beginning of the month. I was able to secure 2 roundtrips for 200k and saved over $2k in cash. Essentially redeeming my Hilton points for double their value. You can even buy the 100k points for $500 for a transfer that's $1k, essentially the getting half off the cash price if you don't have the points organically.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Great reminder! Thank you! Hilton Experiences is also great for redeeming for the transfer to the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles that Chew went to and mentioned in our episode. Congrats on scoring those awards! Worth every point.
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Wow this is great information, i will absolutely be doing that next year!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you guys so much for having me on the podcast! It was so amazing to converse and speak about my journey! Serena wow I’m amazed that you made that flight and are now on that cruise. I’m so excited to hear more about this
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
You're the best, Chew! Thank you for your support and being real with us. We need to have you on again after every business class flight to see if it changed your mind. 🤣
@crystalgiannone26836 ай бұрын
Thoroughly impressed by you Chew, what a great addition you made to the podcast! Hope to see you more on future shows! Would definitely check out your channel as well ❤ Thank you fir sharing your experiences with us !!
@TheStallion2346 ай бұрын
I think the fact that Chew and the whole LGTTP team have full time jobs should be talked about more. A lot of us here on YT watch these travel shows and often talk ourselves out of things because we can fall into the mindset of “well they’re travel influencers, this is what they do, they have more time than me…”. But in reality, you’re managing a job and family too. A show on that would actually be great - how to travel often while still maintaining a life. Great show as always guys, and Chew was an awesome guest.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this idea! We’re never sure what people are interested in so we’re glad you let us know.
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree with that, I think the best part of all of us is we are regular relatable people. That’s what I believe is so inspiring. That if we can do it, so can you all!
@ChiefxReef6 ай бұрын
I love Chew! He gives a very relatable perspective.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Yes he does! We are lucky to have him as a guest!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the support!
@crystalgiannone26836 ай бұрын
Love your guest Chews on the show ❤ would love to see him more in the future, great addition 👍
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one! We will definitely have him on again! It will be fun to see if his opinion changes after taking more business class flights.
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😊
@prethivedhilip6 ай бұрын
I love Chew's channel! I like that you guys had him on and and I appreciated his take on Q suites as well. Going hungry on a business class flight? Wow! I think I'd cry.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Omg!!! We would all CRY our eyeballs out!!! 😭😭😭
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Truly appreciate all the support and happy to share my truth. Hopefully we have a better experience in the future
@tyecooper45366 ай бұрын
I found Chews to explore about 6 months ago and immediately subscribed! His channel with his wife is nothing short of AMAZING! Not gonna lie, i only clicked on this video because he was on here lol. Didn't disappoint, great video. Thanks!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Haha! Chew is certainly an influencer! Thank you for watching and we’re glad you enjoyed it.
@druiz0126 ай бұрын
Chews is great. Him and his wife have an amazing aura to them. It really shines in their videos and makes it enjoyable to watch.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
We agree! They are amazing humans and give off great vibes.
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all the support. It is much appreciated
@dallasdesigner3006 ай бұрын
The Chews got me wanting to go to the Seychelles!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
You should visit for sure!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Same with all of us!!!
@TravelswithLlama6 ай бұрын
I'm totally with Chew on business class. The destination is what is important to us. We want our money and points for that. Getting there is not the thrill for us. If it is for you, wonderful. If not, good too. (I do wish bloggers, podcasters, vloggers would quit dissing those of us who choose to walk a different path though. Getting old.)
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Glad to see I’m not the only one! Truly appreciate your comment!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
We agree! No dissing necessary!
@lovan_travels6 ай бұрын
I'm with Chews, Malaysia is a place that suprised me alotttttt. Def was my favorite place on my recent SE Asia tour.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
I think we all need to go to Malaysia now!
@lovan_travels6 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints if you're a foodie I HIGHLY recommend it
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Truly blew me away bro!
@lovan_travels6 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints especially if you're a foodie, you'll be in dreamland lol
@CarlosHdz-rm6sg6 ай бұрын
I am trying to figure out how you guys keep pumping out straight bangers for content. Chews just became one of my favorites and I’ll start following him as well. I’ll keep on beating the Hilton drum until I get everyone here on board…lol In 2018 a similar thing happened with my wife and I where AA rebooked us on Delta to get us to St Lucia for our honeymoon vacation. Didn’t think anything of it then because we weren’t traveling as much as we do now, but will keep that in my back pocket for future reference. Amazing show!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Carlos! Please keep beating that Hilton drum for Nicole! We’re glad you are enjoying the content. We recorded something really cool for Episode 60! It’s a great thing AA was able to rebook you to enjoy your honeymoon!
@TripleATeamAdventures6 ай бұрын
serena…how did u book the cruise? any deal hacks? its so expensive!
@PassionForPoints6 ай бұрын
Cruises can be SO expensive, especially Icon. My trick with new ships…book as soon as the schedule opens (about 18 months to 2 yrs in advance) and work with a cruise consultant who will give you extra OBC (onboard credit). Then pay it off by earning 5x on gift cards at office supply stores and look for Amex Offers. For run of the mill cruises, there are casino status matches that can result in free cruises.
@WhimsicallyBritt6 ай бұрын
I’m with Chew on this! Never flown business but wanted to try one day, but paying for wifi in Business Class is CRAZY!! I may still do it but I appreciate his perspective and not feeling the pressure to hype it up if it doesn’t turn out to be a worth it to me.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
And you know what’s even crazier? When you pay for the wifi on a plane, it is not even working well half the time! We always want to be real with our audience. Thank you for watching!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! So happy to hear your perspective as well! Don’t dismiss it but see if it is worth it for you
@bizziirv6 ай бұрын
I definitely appreciate Chew’s view on the why and how he prefers to travel. That is always important in this game. I’d love for Serena to share more about this Cruise and the different things the family experienced and her parents opinions about this trip. I want to do an Alaska cruise with my mom in the future, so I’d like their views to help in planning 😁🙌🏾🙌🏾. This was another great show ❤❤
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Hi Bizu and THANK YOU for joining us in Chicago! Thank you for being such a loyal subscriber.
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@W0ngwaytravels6 ай бұрын
Great show! I wanted to say thanks to Chew and Nicole as he also was able to assist in my accommodations for Japan when I went to visit Universal Studios in Japan last month. Enjoy the context and entertainment from everyone!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
We hope you had a great time at Universal Japan last month!
@W0ngwaytravels6 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints It was a blast!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
So happy we were able to help and you had an amazing time in Japan!
@carolinejeanpierre24086 ай бұрын
Great show! I never miss an episode and always learn a ton of stuff. I have some questions. First question is how are you supposed to order the food on Q suites to make sure you are not starving. Second question , does Serena have status with American Airlines and that’s why she was able to pay and get in the admirals club?
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Hi Caroline. When you manage your booking online, you can select a meal or list a preference. Calling the airline will work too. Serena does not have any airline status. Anyone can pay for a day pass as long as space is available in the lounge.
@carolinejeanpierre24086 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints Thanks for the prompt response
@kelvinwong48046 ай бұрын
Yes, I want to hear more about the cruise!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
🚢 We’ll see what we can do!
@KennyHyde6 ай бұрын
Also with hotels, we aren't usually looking for ultra luxury. We don't like others transporting our bags to the room, and see turn down service as an annoyance rather than a perk. We are usually out and about during trips, so we don't spend a lot of time in the hotel. We are fine with boutique 3 star hotels, many of which provide free breakfast.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
This is a great point of how mid tier hotels can offer free breakfast and you don't even need status to get it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We love hearing about what others think!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this perspective. I agree a lot with this opinion. The thing that i love about travel is you create your experience the way you would like!
@KennyHyde6 ай бұрын
@@ChewsToExplore So true!
@TravelswithLlama6 ай бұрын
100% with you on this!
@EleryTan6 ай бұрын
Great show! I'm relieved to hear that Serena didn’t miss her cruise. We took a risk by flying on the same day as our cruise, traveling from Brisbane to Sydney a few days ago. Thankfully, everything went smoothly.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Glad you made it to your cruise! That must have been a memorable cruise from Sydney!
@tolulopeokulate73766 ай бұрын
I want to hear more about your cruise Serena and I love your show guys!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you watching!
@monkeyfamilyadventures6 ай бұрын
Also, so sad to hear about Bali. Highly debating if I should redo my two weeks there next month 😅
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
See for yourself! That’s what i think, you may just love it, but not my personal cup of tea
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Everyone’s experience will be different. You should go and see for yourself!
@kymressler76686 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to hear about cruise and what kinds of travelers it would appeal to.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing interest!
@epeben16 ай бұрын
Downloaded the episode, will watch it on my flight. Great seeing you guys!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy your flight, Gene!
@sunnycheng46126 ай бұрын
@chew. Apologies if you mentioned and I missed this, Did you get upgraded at the Waldorf Seychelles?
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Yes he did! Thanks to Diamond status.
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Actually at the Waldorf Astoria I got a standard room. Their most basic room at the time that i was there they were not offering because it did not have its own pool. The upgrades were bigger rooms with more bedrooms that we didn’t really need so we didn’t pressure them to give it to us
@rsims441066 ай бұрын
@serena of course we want to hear more about your cruise!!!!!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment! We’ll see if she can put together something!
@martinisandmuseums6 ай бұрын
Two of my favorite KZbin Channels in one episode. This episode was amazing! Would love a Miami meet up, especially if there is homemade oxtail! ✨
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all the support!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
That is such a nice thing to say! Thank you. We better tell Nicole’s mom to get a LOT of ox-tail ready!
@KennyHyde6 ай бұрын
Another great show! Regarding business class, my wife and I are 40+ and value comfort on long flights. Any flight over 5 hours, and we are looking to fly biz class, especially since I am over 6 feet tall, and can't sleep in economy. Though we are fine with economy for flights under 5 hours (as long as the seat pitch is at least 30 inches!)
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Those are great standards to live by. The beauty of points and miles is that this hobby makes it possible.
@KennyHyde6 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints Agreed! Thanks also to Chew for sharing his perspective (always good to hear variable viewpoints). I echo his thoughts on Malaysia, KL was one of my favorite cities we've ever been to.
@FIREWeGo6 ай бұрын
Great show guys, thank you so much. Serena, we are looking forward to watching a new episode on the Icon of the Seas :)
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting us know you want to see more!
@phyllisa29326 ай бұрын
Wow, Serena! I'm surprised AA offered to rebook you! I had a similar situation on a canceled flight but no one tried to help me. I even asked if they could rebook me on another airline and was told no! I wasn't at the Admiral's Club, so I bet that was the big difference. I'm so glad everything worked out for you and your family! 🤗 I would love to see how your cruise life is going! 🚢
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Hi Phyllis! Sorry it did not work out in your favor. $79 was the best money Serena spent that day for access to the Admiral’s Club.
@phyllisa29326 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints I have added that tip to my travel notebook.😉
@monkeyfamilyadventures6 ай бұрын
Wow, amazing episode! Love it. Love the different perspective. And 😮 Serena! That’s right, there was a storm and my friend was messaging me too what day I’ll be getting to Miami because flights were getting canceled. So smart to go to the admirals club! Do you go there, then pay for day pass, then wait to talk to agent? I have to keep this in mind for the future. Was your United flight next day?
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
We love how we can offer different perspectives!!!
@Texascbass6 ай бұрын
Cannot wait to hear about this cruise!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Serena had the best cruise of her life so we will see if she can showcase it more.
@alexledonio82456 ай бұрын
Love this episode with Chew! Goes to show you how people can have different perspective on the same experience 🩵
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. We love his perspective and what he brings to the table. Thank you for watching!
@ChewsToExplore6 ай бұрын
Thank you, love sharing my perspective and happy you enjoyed it
@aggy86406 ай бұрын
For beaches, the Philippines is way better than the Maldives or Seychelles but lacks good points hotels. To see amazing hot air balloons, come to Albuquerque and see the Balloon Fiesta in October and stay at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya which is an amazing Category 4 hotel!
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Yes about the Philippines. The lack of points properties probably leads to less attention to the destination. So we hear the balloon rides in Albuquerque are crazy expensive. Are we okay just watching it? Tamaya is underrated and also not discussed a lot.
@aggy86406 ай бұрын
@@LetsGetToThePoints Yes, skip the balloon ride. There's between 600-700 balloons ascending at the same time (more than Cappadocia!) and it's so special.
@maevekelly45406 ай бұрын
I am going with my family , daughter and her family , next January….. we are an active 63-year-old couple who cruise a lot, but usually do Celebrity or WinStar so not really looking forward to this massive “icon of the seas”…. The things we do for grandkids….. were you able to find a special deal? We’ve cruise Royal Caribbean before and we could’ve sailed the exact same week on Royal Caribbean someplace else for half the price …. Crazy the markup for the ship. Have fun and I’d like to hear about your trip …. We are “plant-based eaters “so that always makes it hard for us.( like vegan, but we don’t use oil or eat processed food….. vegans can eat McDonald’s french fries. We don’t eat McDonald’s french fries😂) Thanks… we love you show…. I also sent you an email about Chiu
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Serena’s parents are in their 70’s and had a blast. They also went on the behind the scenes tour of the ship. We’ll see if her parents were told how the ship handles food requirements. At the very minimum, please communicate your food preference to the cruise line right away so it’s noted on your reservation.
@PDXBeach6 ай бұрын
I’ve never been able to sleep on a plane. I’ve never flown biz class flat seats and I’m looking forward to sleeping.
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
We definitely think you’ll prefer the lie flat seats for better sleep!
@Alarmclock777Ай бұрын
Can you guys make a video about rental car experience and tips?
@LetsGetToThePointsАй бұрын
We will add it to the list. Thank you for the suggestion.
@gg133086 ай бұрын
It’s interesting to know that American will help you when you book via capital one. I wonder if Capital one would have helped as well…hmmm
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Hi! Capital One serves as an intermediary and likely would have gone to American Airlines for assistance. The time it would have taken to work through a middleman to get the issue resolved would have likely been too long. Thankfully working with AA directly was successful in this case!
@castelshaw84006 ай бұрын
More about your cruise
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! We’ll try to get more coverage on that.
@mrtactical43326 ай бұрын
I thought Qatar airways was the best airline 😮
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Every individual will have a unique experience! When someone says the Best, it might not be the Best for you! The only way to know is to try it for yourself. ✈️
@gg133086 ай бұрын
I flew on Turkish airlines, I am vegetarian and I thought the food was awful…good luck. I hope it’s better for you all
@LetsGetToThePoints6 ай бұрын
Oh no!!!! Thank you for letting us know. We hope Chew has a better culinary experience!