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Chelsea Gragg

About 

Chelsea Gragg

Chelsea is Points and Miles Expert at Elite Points and Miles, where she’s turned her lifelong passion for exploring the world into a career helping others do the same. As a registered travel agent for the past four years and with a deep background in maximizing points and miles, she specializes in designing seamless, unforgettable trips tailored to her clients’ dreams.

Her own adventures have taken her to 51 countries, with years spent living across the USA and in Europe with stints done in Asia. She believes in the idea that everyone should be able to travel more, for less.

Some of her favorite journeys so far include exploring Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, trekking through grasslands in Nepal, and uncovering the beauty of Peru.

Her favorite seats can be found on Air France and on ANA in “the room”. And she never—ever—passes up a good airport lounge.

When she’s not planning dream trips for her clients, Chelsea is often teaching friends and family how to make the most of their travel rewards—or planning her next getaway with her son.

Expertise

Credit cards, miles and points, airlines, hotels, luxury travel, international travel

Education

M.S., Occupational Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation — University of Puget Sound

B.S., Kinesiology Major, Creative Writing Minor — Western Washington University

197
Countries Visited
50
U.S. States Visited
Highest Hotel Status

Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite, World of Hyatt Globalist

Highest Airline Status

None

Favorite Airline Alliance

None

Favorite First Class

None

Favorite Business Class

Qatar Qsuite, Finnair, SWISS Throne Seat

Best Redemption Value

Numerous

Favorite Type of Points

American Express Membership Rewards

Top 3 Cards in Wallet

The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card, and whatever new card has minimum spending requirements to meet.

What is your favorite country or travel experience?

100% Italy! I still remember that feeling of emerging from the metro in Rome and seeing the Colosseum for the first time. But Japan, Finland, and Iceland are also close favorites.

Do you have a favorite travel hack that you’ve done?

Using my Amex points to book an $8,000, 15-hour Emirates business-class flight from Seattle to Dubai… for $100!

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