October 3, 2023
Podcast #44 Unforgettable Journeys: Pam’s NYC to Dublin Trip with a Twist!
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In this episode, Pam shares how she and her sister went on a whirlwind trip to NYC, London, Dublin, and Florence. She also shares some travel mishaps and why they had to cancel the last leg of their trip.
Hey there, Travelers! Welcome back to another round of juicy travel tales and tips. This episode is a sure treat as it revolves around Pam’s recent travel escapade to NYC and Dublin, unfolding how her clever use of points and miles smoothed out a trip that didn’t go exactly as planned. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Pam describes her and her sister Julie’s fun-filled trip starting from the bustling streets of New York City. They spent three luxurious nights, hotel hopping between the stylish Andaz Fifth Avenue and the chic Thompson Central Park.
Her adventure didn’t stop in NYC. Pam and her sister jet-setted to Dublin, a destination that had been on her radar for a while. Despite the gloomy weather, they were captivated by the beauty of the architecture and landscape that Ireland had to offer.
From there, the trip takes a drastic turn in Florence when, upon arrival, they are notified that their luggage was never loaded onto the plane! Pam and Julie push through the chaos and still get to experience the beautiful sites and attractions that Florence has to offer!
This episode is packed with handy tips and insights, especially for those willing to make the most out of their points. Pam’s experience stands as a testament to how a flexible approach, combined with a solid knowledge of using points and miles, can turn any trip into a delightful adventure, even when things don’t go as planned.
Ready for the full scoop on the journey, and eager to learn all the clever tips Pam utilized during her travels? Dive into the complete episode to catch all the fun details, the ups and downs, and the laughter that followed Pam and her sister throughout their adventure.
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Episode Minute By Minute:
01:13 Pam talks about where she went on this trip and how she got there
03:08 Booking an 88K redemption through ANA
05:34 Pam talks about her stay in NYC and attractions in the area
09:40 Pam highlights the Thompson Central Park Hotel and why she recommends it
13:42 Pam goes from Newark to London on the fabulous Polaris business class
18:15 Pam breaks down their stay in London and all the sites and attractions
19:19 From London to Dublin, Pam shares her experience and the gloomy weather
22:47 Pam talks about hotels in Dublin and the decision not to hotel-hop
26:22 Pam talks about her “fiasco” in Florence
32:01 Pam highlights their small luxury hotel in Florence
37:02 Pam’s journey of finding her lost luggage
44:02 Summing up Pam’s amazing trip, even with the fiasco in Florence!
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Great episode! Sorry for your fiasco but glad your sister made it back in time. Pam, I am curious about the part where you said you used the free night certificate from your husband’s Hyatt card. How does that work? Were you able to transfer it to yourself like you can with points?
Hyatt is great about letting you share points/certificates with others. I couldn’t transfer it, but I had booked it with his card and he called and had them put me on the reservation and told him I would be the one using it. I’ve gifted relatives my stays this exact same way. I book it and then call and tell them who is staying there.