We’re recapping Joanna’s points-powered mother-daughter road trip through Ireland and Northern Ireland! We break down how she snagged an Aer Lingus Business Class mistake fare for just 87,000 Amex points for two, used Hyatt, Hilton, Capital One points, and travel credits for lodging, and put Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits to work on the rental car. Then we hit the road for castles, the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Neolithic sites, horseback riding, and an unforgettable sheepdog experience—plus why the unplanned, crowd-free stops became some of the trip’s biggest highlights.
02:10 Mistake fare and booking process
10:59 Arrival lounge and Dublin airport
17:35 Wilder Townhouse and Dublin
22:16 Weather, crowds, and Dublin impressions
23:10 Driving through the Irish countryside
27:45 Tollymore Forest
29:00 Airbnb and Fetch savings
33:12 Northern Ireland day trip and scenic stops
Mentioned in this Episode:
Passport Episode
Business Class Flight Deals
Chasingmemories.co
Dromara Airbnb
Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)
Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)
Glenshane Country Farm
Islandmagee Riding Center
Ireland & Northern Ireland Blog Post
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