We start with the best current welcome offer and move on to big bonus opportunities. Is paying a large credit card fee worth it? We'll talk about when, and why, it can be.

Also how to make the most of your earned points, depending on the type of traveler you are. Don't miss another informative episode!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2!

It's time to change-new and improved MAP Traveler for the new year. We'll cover what we're going to do differently as well as what you can expect in the coming year.

Plus it's time to cover an overview of the hobby, more details about Chase cards and how to give us feedback via our website.

Dive in for a new year of learning and earning!

With one of the largest hotel footprints, Marriott is an excellent option for your next, or first, travel credit card.

We'll talk about the issuing banks, how they differ, and which card may be right for you. This episode will help you wade through the cards and make the perfect selection to get you on the road to traveling for less!

We'll cover how to use your Free Night Certificates, as well as your points, for hotel stays. We'll also talk about flexible points and if you should use them for hotels or airfare, which chains provide the best return on your points and more!

This episode will help you grasp how the hotel points system works and how you can take advantage of Miles and Points travel.

A common question-when is a good time to open a new card? We'll talk about that, plus what "coupons" mean, and a few other details about the hobby.

November is an excellent time to get started, so you can stash enough points/miles to plan a winter getaway!

Need to take a breath and review some of the important features of traveling with miles and points?

This episode will focus on some of the things we have learned so far, as well as helping you refocus on this hobby before you take the next step.

With the holidays approaching, it's the perfect time to listen in and get your free travel started!

I am joined by two of my friends, who talk about why they are starting the hobby (or not!), what they like about some of the travel benefits, and what they hope to see in new credit card options.

Our first interview, done on location. Don't miss this one!

Each major flexible points credit card offers their own travel portal for booking using your points. But should you use them?

We'll talk about when you should, and shouldn't. We'll also cover buying miles and points, foreign transaction fees and more!

Don't miss this very informative episode!