Kelsey Unpacked: I planned an entire trip around my fav wine (Chablis) + our 2026 travel booked so far!
I’m sharing all the 2026 travel we have booked so far. And the star of the show: we’re going to French wine country and staying in a chateau near Chablis… because yes, I truly planned an entire trip around my favorite glass of wine. Chablis is my forever favorite, and the fact that we’re making it happen AND booking it on points and miles is just...chef’s kiss.
In this episode I’m walking you through every trip we have on the calendar:
• Marco Island, FL
• Boise, Idaho ski trip
• Indy 500
• Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic (on points!)
• And the big one: France for a chateau stay near Chablis booked with points and miles
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Marco Island, Florida
- Boise, Idaho: Tamarack Ski Resort, Bogus Basin Ski Resort
- Southwest Companion Pass
- The Points for Normal People podcast with Katie: https://podcast.katiestraveltricks.com/
- Indianapolis 500 Hulman Terrace Suite
- Trip Tales Disney Cruise episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-wish-stuck-at-sea-my-honest-review-of-our/id1731455602
- Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic
- Trip Tales Hyatt Ziva Cancun vs. Cap Cana episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/cancun-vs-punta-cana-hyatt-ziva-showdown-which-family/id1731455602
- Scape Park in Punta Cana
- American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, BILT Points, Rakuten
- Unoaked Chardonnay, Chablis
- France: Paris, Chateau de la Resle
- Air France
- Aer Lingus, Dublin U.S. Pre-clearance
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