$1 Timeshare, $0 Cruise: How Timeshare Trading + Points Makes Travel Affordable Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast

$1 Timeshare, $0 Cruise: How Timeshare Trading + Points Makes Travel Affordable

5d ago 53:31

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In this episode:
Ready to throw out the “traditional” travel playbook?

Heather from Homeschooling on Points joins Genni to share how she books magical trips—including a $5,200 Disney cruise for $0 and a one-bedroom DVC suite for $508—with creative strategies that most points and miles pros aren’t talking about.

And don't worry, this episode isn't only about saving on Disney.

You’ll learn:

What timeshare trading is (and how she scored one on eBay for $1)
How to book resort stays without paying full price
Why Heather ignores the “2 cents per point” rule
The strategy behind her nearly free Disney Cruise
When timeshare fees are totally worth it (and how to avoid getting burned)
How to blend cashback cards and points for max flexibility
Why “your trip, your rules” is the real secret to budget travel

Plus, Heather shares how she plans vacations around real life, not just aspirational.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Budget Travel and Timeshare Trading
01:12 Heather's Journey into Points and Miles
02:00 Discovering Timeshare Trading
03:59 How Timeshare Trading Works
09:28 Benefits and Savings of Timeshare Trading
16:31 Expanding Beyond Disney: Other Timeshare Adventures
18:54 Tips for Getting Started with Timeshare Trading
26:00 Debunking Travel Myths: Timeshares and Credit Card Points
26:49 Lazy Learning, Serious Saving: The Podcast's Mission
26:58 Mastering Credit Card Points and Timeshare Trading
27:45 Disney Cruise Strategy: $0 Out of Pocket
31:33 Beginner Tips for Travel Hacking Disney
34:23 Navigating Business Credit Cards for Travel Hacking
40:47 Rapid Fire Round: Timeshare Trades and Points Strategies
45:56 Favorite Redemptions and Portal Bookings
48:27 Disney Resorts and Final Thoughts
49:14 Wrapping Up: Follow and Connect

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