Takeoff
A points and miles podcast by 10xTravel
Recent Episodes
January 13, 2020
How to Travel Solo in Peru Including Machu Picchu
For solo travelers, Peru might seem like an intimidating destination at first. A lot of visitors start in Lima and then fly to Cusco to see Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley—there are plenty of organized tours and treks to cover local attractions. As a result, many unique destinations get skipped. However, from its coastline …
September 6, 2019
Reader Success Story: Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands
We settled on a 3-week trip to Machu Picchu, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands. We knew we’d have to maximize our points and miles to afford this trip. …
February 21, 2019
Two-Card Trip to Peru
Lima, Peru is a wonderful travel destination for a variety of reasons. It has become one of the main food capitals in South America and offers a number of rich cultural experiences for all to enjoy.
It’s not a super expensive city, but being able to use points and miles thanks to just two credit card sign-up bonuses, you can save your cash and be eating your way through Lima in no time. …
February 6, 2019
How I Did It: Trip to Peru Using Points and Miles
My dad, brother and I had an incredible time on this adventure to Peru. Without the strategic use of points and miles, we certainly wouldn’t have enjoyed it in the luxury that we did! We had very comfortable flying accommodations, luxurious hotel accommodations, an incredible adventure to Machu Picchu as well as the Skylodge, and more. …