36. The Ultimate Travel Tip: How to Win Your Player Two!

Hey there, it's the Travel Mom Squad is back in action! Today is all about getting your partner in crime, your "player two," hooked on award travel with you. It's like getting them on board the thrill ride of free travel using credit cards and points!  Okay, so what exactly is a player two? Well, it's not just your better half—it could be your best friend, your sister, or anyone who's up for some adventures.  Now, let's talk about the sneaky challenge of convincing your partner to jump on the points and miles bandwagon. First up, do your homework! Know your stuff and dazzle them with the magic of welcome offers and travel perks. They'll be shocked like, "Wait, this is crazy good!"  Oh, and here's a genius move: Treat them to a free trip! And guess what? Parents can be players too! Jess got her mom on the points and miles train, and now she's raring to rack up those rewards! One more thing: Be the mastermind—talk, organize, and earn those points! Get them excited, and they'll be partners-in-crime in no time! Just don't forget this golden rule: Stay away from credit card debt! Keep those balances in check, and your partner will be singing, "You're the points hero!" Hit play now to hear more awesome tips from Alex, Pam, and Jess and their player two’s! Convincing your player two might require some charm, but with these tricks, you'll be travel dream teams! Stay tuned for more epic fun, because this party's just getting started! Happy travels!   Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:02 Uncover the secrets of finding your perfect "Player Two" in award travel! 01:30 Explore the benefits of having a "Player Two" by your side. 01:47 Your travel companion, your "Player Two," can be anyone, sharing points and experiences. 03:09 Referring cards to each other unlocks bonuses and accelerates points. 05:28 Consider a non-traveling parent as your "Player Two" for point transfers. 07:39 Embrace tips to persuade hesitant partners to join your adventure. 07:48 Mastering the basics. 10:24 Introduce travel by gifting a complimentary trip to your partner. 12:57 Manage accounts effortlessly with the Travel Freely app. 16:16 Treat credit cards wisely, paying them off in full each month. 18:57 Meet guest Lee, who will inspire you with his points experiences. 24:41 Witness the magic of points and miles transforming family adventures. 27:42 Meet Ted and his introduction to the world of traveling on points.