We Saved $15,000 On Our Europe Christmas Market Trip Using Points

April 17, 2026

Business class flights, charming towns, Christmas markets… and a few “are we going to make it?!” moments 😅 This is the real behind-the-scenes of how we pulled off a dream Europe trip on points.


In today’s episode, we’re chatting about

  • Finding business class flights to Europe over Thanksgiving break for 115K points ROUND TRIP 
  • Piecing together flights, trains, and hotels – my best points saving tips
  • The unexpected theme park day that was a major highlight
  • Real talk: train strikes, airport chaos, and what to do when plans fall apart
  • How we covered $15,000+ in travel with points
  • The exact booking timeline (and why waiting will cost you)

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