Your FIRST golden ticket to Award Travel!
Hi, I’m Maria—founder of Maria Points The Way.
I help families simplify award travel and turn points into extraordinary, luxury journeys to Asia Pacific.
When I started out in Fall 2023, I created a special travel boxset—a curated 8-episode series designed to introduce my own kids (now in middle and high school) to the incredible world of miles and points.
To me, points are more than just travel perks—they’re part of financial awareness and literacy. Points are money. And that’s exactly how I teach families to think about their points: as assets to manage strategically through a personalized portfolio.
I’ve woven real-life stories and practical tips into each episode to make it approachable and inspiring for families, newcomers, and curious travelers alike. Every graphic in this series was thoughtfully designed and created by me—with love—to make learning both beautiful and practical.
This guide is perfect for:
- Even high schoolers—it’s never too early to build strong financial habits and travel-savvy awareness (my kids started in elementary school!)
- Beginners exploring points and credit cards
- Recent arrivals to the U.S.
- Young professionals and college students
Credit: This beginner-friendly series was first ted in collaboration with TripPlus.
👉 10 Common Award Travel Myths, Debunked!
👉 5 Credit Cards for Young Professionals and College Graduates, Deconstructed!
👉 Why More Than One Credit Card Not Hurt You. Read it.
👉 Trick or Treat: Unlock the World of Credit Card Reward Options
👉 Escape Room: Unravel The Points Redemption Mystery
👉 5 Simple Hacks to Maximize Your Points and Miles
👉 Scavenger Hunt: 4 Secrets About Credit Cards With Annual Fees And How To Choose?
👉 Points into adventure: Everything you need to know!
ABOUT Maria
Hi, I’m Maria, founder of Maria Points The Way. I help families simplify award travel and turn points into extraordinary, luxury journeys to Asia Pacific. Check out my latest free guide: 5 Insider Tools to Effortlessly Start Your Family Award Travel. I’ve made it actionable and easy to follow—with one bonus tool and an exclusive checklist to guide you step by step, all in a simple, bite-sized format.
