r/pointstravel • u/IllBase8735 • 3d ago
Where to go next? Oct 27 Hong Kong trip
New to this sub but a big fan of “Travel on Points” Facebook group.
Wondering how to pivot my strategy.
I joined the points game late 2024 when wedding planning. In May we went on a fabulous honeymoon paid for mostly in points. (Around 400k points used)
Now I have my sights set on a 7-day trip to Hong Kong in October with 3 or 4 day stopover in Japan. My mom is likely going to be racing in the Dragon Boat world championship.
Problem is, I don’t have any large expenses like a wedding to generate points!
We are a two player household, and have around 60k points leftover, scattered around our cards.
Player 1 (Me)
Recent cards since 2024
- Amex Green Business (recently downgraded from Gold)
- Capital One Venture
- Chase Sapphire
- Chase Marriott
Old Cards before the game
- Chase Amazon 2021
- PFFCU 2019
Player 2 (Husband)
Recent cards since 2025/6
- Capital One Venture
- Chase Sapphire
- Chase British Airways
Old cards
- TD Cash 2018
Not sure what SUB to go for next. Any downgrade/upgrade churn ideas?
Our bills including rent are around $3,800/month. Willing to pay service fees for the right payout. It would be amazing to book two Business Class round trips from East Coast USA to Hong Kong.
I was thinking we could get P2 a Chase Marriott card and use the 5 free nights in Hong Kong. But maybe that’s low hanging fruit?