Because a First-Class Seat Shouldn’t Feel Out of Reach
At Edge of Wonder Travels Unlimited, we believe luxury and strategy go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s scoring a business class seat to Europe or booking a five-star hotel with points instead of cash, savvy use of travel rewards can seriously elevate your experience — without draining your bank account.
Here’s how to use (and earn) points wisely, whether you’re already swimming in Amex rewards or just getting started.
1. Choose the Right Card for Your Travel Style
Not all travel cards are created equal. Some offer great airline transfer partners, others shine with hotel perks, and a few are amazing all-rounders.
Pro Tip: If you mostly fly one airline or stay loyal to a hotel group, start there. Otherwise, flexible points (like Amex Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards) are gold.
Insider Tip: Not sure what card is right for you? We partner with The Points Partner to help our clients identify the best fit based on their travel goals.
2. Don’t Hoard Your Points
Points are not wine — they don’t get better with age. Devaluations happen. Use them for high-value redemptions (like long-haul business class or high-end hotels) instead of letting them sit unused.
Pro Tip: We can help you identify ideal points redemptions to pair with your upcoming trips.
3. Book Early (or Be Flexible)
Award seats go fast — especially for business and first class. Book as early as you can, or be open to flying midweek or during off-peak times.
Insider Tip: We can structure your itinerary around availability to get you those elusive lie-flat seats to Europe or Asia.
4. Use Points Strategically
Great uses of points: international flights, luxury hotel stays, upgrades, and even short-haul flights where cash prices spike. Less great: toaster ovens, iPads, or $17 airport magazines.
Pro Tip: Want to use points for part of your trip and pay for the rest? We’ll design a hybrid plan that maximizes both value and experience.
5. Know the Sweet Spots
Some programs and routes offer incredible value for points, especially with transfer partners. For example, using Air Canada Aeroplan points for partner airlines can be a steal.
Insider Tip: We’ll help you find those sweet spots — and know when to pay cash instead.
6. Take Advantage of Status Perks
Many cards offer automatic hotel elite status or airport lounge access. Don’t leave those perks unused! They often come with free breakfasts, room upgrades, and late checkouts.
Pro Tip: We can also book through programs like SELECT, CURATED, TabletPRO, and our TLN Luxury Leaders’ Alliance to offer you exclusive perks — even if you’re not loyal to a particular brand.
Why Plan with Edge of Wonder?
Because luxury is about more than just where you stay or fly — it’s about how you plan. We help our clients:
- Maximize points value
- Design hybrid cash + points journeys
- Access elite perks even without personal status
- Make travel feel as seamless (and rewarding) as possible