In today’s episode, we’re chatting about
- How multiple flight cancellations months before departure turned into better flights
- Virgin Atlantic vs. Air France/KLM: flexibility differences you must know before booking
- How we flew round-trip business class to Europe over Christmas for under 90,000 points per person
- Tips for surviving tight international connections (Amsterdam’s short-connection line)
- The magic of Italy in winter: fewer crowds, better weather, and unforgettable experiences
- Excursions worth splurging on (and one expensive food tour I wouldn’t repeat)
- How a mix of points + cash covered nearly $20,000 in flights and hotels
- Why flexibility—not perfection—is the real secret to booking peak-season award travel
📋 SHOW NOTES
Tours we booked & recommend from this trip:
Tours of the Real Hidden Venice
Venice pasta & tiramisu making class
Tuscany Bike Tours
Hunt for truffles in the Tuscan woods
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