Booking Travel with Points: AmEx Travel, Fine Hotels & Real Costs Explained

Описание: I recently planned a trip to Spain with my youngest son — and in this video, I walk you through exactly how I booked it using points, the AmEx Travel portal, and a mix of points + cash.
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s my real trip-planning process, including:
Why I chose to book through the AmEx Travel portal
How I decided between points vs. cash
How I used Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection perks
Why those hotel benefits actually matter when traveling with kids (or adult kids)
How I think about booking tours vs. doing things on our own
And one very useful planning tool from 10x Travel

I also share:
What I paid for with points
What I paid for out of pocket
Why convenience sometimes beats “maximum value”
And how I balance comfort, flexibility, and cost when planning a meaningful trip
If you’re new to points & miles — or you’ve been collecting points but aren’t sure how to actually use them confidently — this video will help you see what’s possible.
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