SCOUT· 56%1h 27m·2026-08-05·MoneyHow We Booked a $20,000 Vacation With Points
#289: Chris and Amy booked a last-minute week in Bora Bora that would have cost over $20,000, almost entirely on points. They break down how it came together, why they chose Bora Bora over Fiji, the Marriott award search quirk that hid available rooms, flying business class in both directions by mixing two airlines,…
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“Jesus. Hour and a half to explain how to book this? Can you do a 10 minute version? 🤦🏻♂️”
“Great trip report. For years I had a picture of Bora Bora in my office as inspiration. Interesting, now we are newly retired and travel around the world we have other interests. Bora Bora is far away from the East coast and the Caribbean is…”
“the westin service issues suck but at least they seemed to care. still would book it on points”
“Hm of the points for this trip came from everyday spend vs the bigger transfers? Been stacking more on bilt lately just for the catch all rate”
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