Diving Into Affordable Luxury: Short All-Inclusive Trips On Points Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast

Diving into Affordable Luxury: Short All-Inclusive Trips on Points

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In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin dives into luxury travel that doesn’t require months of PTO or millions of points.

Joined by Jen Wennerberg from Dive Into Points, this episode is all about how short, all-inclusive trips—especially using Hyatt points—can offer big luxury without the big spend.

Jen is a mom of three, a passionate scuba diver, and a points and miles enthusiast who shows us that you can sneak away for quick three- to four-night getaways, dive into epic experiences, and come back refreshed, without draining your points or your wallet.

We cover how Jen got started with points, why she prioritizes Hyatt all-inclusives, how to plan short, luxurious escapes, and the value you can get per point (think 2–3 cents per point and $600-a-night resorts for free!).

Plus, she shares tips on balancing parent life and travel, how to onboard a reluctant Player Two, and why room service might be the most underrated perk of all.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Luxury Travel on a Budget
01:00 Jen's Journey into Scuba Diving and Travel
03:17 Getting Started with Points and Miles
05:47 Real-Life Strategies for Points and Miles
10:08 Exploring All-Inclusive Resorts with Points
17:22 Booking and Maximizing All-Inclusive Stays
27:01 Comparing Costs and Value of All-Inclusive Trips
28:39 Maximizing Chase Points for Travel
30:05 Getting Your Partner on Board with Points and Miles
36:05 Strategies for Maximizing Points and Miles
43:37 Rapid Fire Travel Questions
49:48 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow

Episode Resources:

Connect with Jen on Instagram: @diveintopoints
Visit her blog: diveintopoints.com
Check out CardPointers: https://travelingfranklins.com/cardpointers

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