Meet Kirsten Ely
I’m married with two adult children, and I’ve called Florida my home for the past 25 years. For most of my career, I was an elementary school teacher — a role I loved because it allowed me to help others learn and grow.
In 2023, I discovered the world of credit card points and miles, and it completely changed the way my husband and I travel. Since then, we’ve been exploring the world for a fraction of the cost, while staying in wonderful accommodations and frequently flying first/business class. Looking back, I often think, “If only I had known about this when my kids were younger, we could have enjoyed so many more family vacations together — without breaking the bank.”
Now that I’m retired from the classroom, I’ve taken my passion for teaching in a new direction: helping individuals and families unlock the same travel opportunities. My goal is to show you how to maximize points and miles so you can create unforgettable trips with your loved ones — for far less than you ever imagined.
78 days of travel. Less than two years. A teacher’s salary. All thanks to points and miles.
I believe travel should be about experiences, not expenses —
and I’m here to help you unlock that freedom.
My Services
Customized award travel planning to help you find and book the best flights and hotels using your points and miles.
Expert guidance on which cards fit your travel goals - and how to use perks to the fullest
Learn when to transfer, when to save, and how to unlock maximum value for every point.
Basic Audit
A personalized review of your credit cards, points balances, and travel goals. You’ll receive a one-page strategy to maximize your rewards.
$149
One Time Packages
Trip Planning
Award flight & hotel research tailored to your trip. Includes booking assistance for one round-trip or trip segment and advice on maximizing upgrades and perks.
$349
Annual Strategy
A full-year customized travel plan. Includes the best credit card roadmap for your goals, 3 trip-planning sessions, and 12 months of email support.
$699
Subscription & Reminder Services
Self-Starter
Monthly Reminders and Alerts
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Monthly reminders for:
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Amex / Chase / Citi / Capital One credits
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Airline credits & perks
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Hotel free night certs
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Points transfer bonus alerts
$15/month
Frequent Traveler
Redemption Strategies & Award Alerts
Everything in Self-Starter, plus:
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Personalized points redemption and new card recommendations
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Priority award space booking alerts
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2 discounted trip-planning sessions/year
$40/month
Concierge
Account Monitoring & Booking Support
Everything in Frequent Traveler, plus:
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Proactive monitoring of all your accounts
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We handle booking credits (Uber, dining, retail credits, etc.)
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Dedicated trip support anytime
$99/month
Hourly Consulting
Best for quick questions or one-off guidance.
$75/hour
Free Consultation
In just 15 minutes, we’ll connect by phone or Zoom to talk through your travel style, dreams, and goals—and I’ll share how I can help make them a reality.
Email me below to request your free consultation!
