403. Traveling with Points and Miles 101 with Priyanka of Champagne Flight

In this episode, we meet Priyanka, the mastermind behind the travel brand Champagne Flight. Priyanka shares her journey of turning her passion for travel into a successful business, offers insights into her blogging evolution since 2015, and discusses how she balances travel with a full-time job. She dives deep into strategies for monetizing a travel blog, the pros and cons of social media, and the importance of SEO and Pinterest in driving traffic. Priyanka also sheds light on her experiences with brand sponsorships and provides invaluable tips for starting and managing these collaborations. Additionally, Priyanka, a points and miles expert, demystifies the process of using points for booking flights and maximizing their value, sharing her favorite credit cards for beginners and her most memorable travel experiences. Tune in to discover how you can travel the world in luxury without breaking the bank. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:54 Priyanka's Travel Business Journey 03:26 Monetizing the Blog 05:01 Social Media Strategy 08:15 Pinterest Strategy 09:10 Brand Sponsorships 15:06 Points and Miles Mastery 23:47 The Evolution of Flight Booking 24:05 Confirming Flight Availability 24:40 Transferring Points: Instant or Delayed? 26:06 Booking Flights with Points: Tips and Cautionary Tales 29:47 Using Points for Hotels 30:33 Memorable Flight Experiences 33:18 Favorite Airlines for International Travel 36:00 Top Credit Cards for Beginners 37:59 Global Entry vs. TSA Pre-Check 40:30 Favorite Travel Destinations Connect with Priyanka: 1x1 points and miles coaching The Ultimate Road Map to (Almost) Free flights (free resource)Top Ten Favorite Credit Cards Connect with Lindsay: Grab my newest freebie: The Travel Agent Marketing Starter Kit Join me inside the Travel Agent Marketing Studio to get done-for-you content, lead-gen tools, and coaching to help you stay consistent all year long—without the guesswork. Sign up for the Travel Agent Marketing Studio: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/links Connect with Lindsay: Learn more about the travel agent business or get quotes for a trip: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/travel Connect with Lindsay: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com Get your ticket to Purpose, Profits, and Pixie Dust Live here: https://lindsaydollinger.regfox.com/purpose-profits-and-pixie-dust-live Get 10% off your order at https://www.bellablingshop.com with code PODCAST Tag @lindsaydollinger on IG when you listen and share the show! Please subscribe to the show and leave a quick review! Appreciate you!