(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure)Katherine Fan from @katherinefangirling is an editor at Upgraded Points, former senior writer for NerdWallet. Her work writing about travel and credit cards been published by The Points Guy, Bankrate, Creditcards.com, LendingTree, and more.In this episode, Katherine and I discuss the ins and outs of the hotels.com program and when it might make sense to integrate into your points and miles strategy. Just a note - Katherine doesn’t work for hotels.com and this episode isn’t sponsored by them or anything like that.Hotels.com is a great program for budget travelers to look into, or if you are a beginner award traveler interested in exploring lots of different hotel brands. If you’re just starting out with points and miles, check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which is the most popular starter card for people looking to dive into award travel. Please remember – never ever apply for a credit card through Google, always use a friend or creator’s referral linksIf you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cardsChase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbtDownload App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravelTimestamps:((((((((You can find Katerine at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinefangirlingYou can find Julia at:Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravelCredit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cardsMasterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangoutsPatreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelAward travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendlySign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coachingGeobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as milevalue .com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress .com to learn more.