Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel Podcast Archives

December 3, 2025

Inside the 10xTravel Origin Story: Bryce’s Farewell Episode

In this special episode, the team sits down together in person as Bryce records his final conversation as CEO of 10xTravel. For the first time, you’ll hear the full origin story in one place, starting with the moment a college kid with no travel budget stumbled into a hobby that changed his life – and …

November 19, 2025

A Business Owner’s Guide to Turning Company Spend Into Free Travel

How do business owners actually use credit cards, points, and miles to get the most travel out of their spend? In this episode, the 10xTravel crew sits down with Neill Drake, owner of Antarctica Travel Group, to explore how business owners can use credit cards, strategic spend, and loyalty programs to unlock massive value inside …

November 5, 2025

How to Travel to Thailand Using Points and Miles

Dreaming of Thailand’s golden temples, street food, and island sunsets, and want to get there using points and miles? In this episode, Bryce, Emily, and Matt share exactly how they did just that, from finding award flights to booking dream hotels on points. You’ll learn: How Bryce’s original $20K Thailand redemption turned into 10xTravel’s viral …

October 22, 2025

Family Travel Tips: Best Hotel Loyalty Programs for Parents

Planning a family trip? In this episode, Bryce and Travis dive into the real challenges of traveling with kids, and how to use hotel loyalty programs to make it smoother (and cheaper). From Hyatt’s family plan rates to Hilton’s free breakfast perks, they reveal which brands actually deliver value for parents and which ones miss …

October 8, 2025

How Dining & Shopping Portals Can Boost Your Travel Rewards Fast

You don’t have to step on a plane or check into a hotel to rack up serious points and miles. In this episode of Takeoff: A Points & Miles Podcast by 10xTravel, Bryce, Emily, and Matt break down the hidden value of airline and hotel shopping and dining portals, and how you can use them …

September 24, 2025

Best Ways to Fly Business & First Class to Asia (Using Miles)

Want to fly to Asia in business or first class without breaking the bank? In this episode of Takeoff by 10xTravel, Bryce, Emily, Travis, and Matt reveal the exact strategies, airlines, and loyalty programs that unlock luxury premium cabin flights across the Pacific, all with points and miles. The crew covers: The best loyalty programs …

September 10, 2025

Underrated Travel Destinations You Can Book With Points & Miles

Tired of hearing about the same points and miles hot spots like Japan, Italy, and the Maldives? In this episode, Bryce, Emily, Travis, and Matt reveal the underrated destinations that should be on your radar, and how to get there with points and miles. In this episode of Takeoff by 10xTravel, we share: Nicaragua – …

August 27, 2025

How to Book an African Safari with Points & Miles featuring 10xTravel’s Lovan Edwards

Dreaming of an African safari but think it’s out of reach? In this episode Bryce and Travis welcome back 10xTravel’s social media manager, Lovan Edwards, to share his recent safari adventure in Kenya and the role that points and miles played in the bookings! In the episode, Lovan reveals: How he scored Emirates First Class …

August 13, 2025

What Not To Do While Traveling [Faux Pas Round 2]

In this hilarious and honest follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Bryce, Emily, and Travis tackle a brand-new batch of travel faux pas submitted by listeners and inspired by their own recent adventures. From the fiery debate over kids in premium cabins to the eternal question of whether it’s ever okay to go …

July 30, 2025

Wild Award Wins: Our Most Unexpected Points & Miles Successes

Ever wondered what happens when you take a wild chance on a points and miles booking? In this fun, story-packed episode, Bryce, Emily, and Travis share the most unexpected wins they’ve had using miles — including last-minute upgrades, miracle customer service saves, and zero-cost first class flights that shouldn’t have worked, but did. From how …

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