Hilton Points are Underrated (with Ariana Arghandewal from @pointchaser) | EP 146

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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm talking to Ariana Arghandewal from @pointchaser
Ariana Arghandewal is a rewards travel expert and founder of Pointchaser, an award-winning points and miles blog. She has been writing about all things points and miles for over a decade. In addition to her blog, she has served as an editor for travel and personal finance publications such as FlyerTalk, NerdWallet, The Points Guy and USA Today. Her work has also been featured in CNN, CNBC, Business Insider, Forbes Advisor and Fodor’s Travel.
In this episode, Ariana and I talk about her favorite points earning strategies and underrated loyalty programs, including Hilton Honors. We also touch on the importance of finding value in mid to lower-tier hotels and the flexibility of using points for breakfast vs. cash, and more!
Ariana and I discuss the benefits of being a Hilton Diamond member, including the ability to earn points easily and receive upgrades. If this sounds interesting to you, consider the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
And we have the links to the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Hilton Surpass Card, Points Strategies
(02:40) - Turning Passion into Points
(08:29) - Underrated Hilton Honors Program
(14:21) - Value of Hilton Points
(22:01) - Convenient Point Earning Methods
(28:31) - Considerations for Earning Points
(35:04) - Hilton Aspire Card, Credit Cards
(42:38) - Explore Lesser-Known Loyalty Programs
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