How One Couple Flew Across the World to Australia and New Zealand For Under $2,500 Using Points

"We booked the Intercontinental Sydney with 50,000 Capital One points for two nights (or $500 in cash through Capital One Travel), and it felt like the perfect base for exploring the city with a rooftop restaurant and views of the Opera House — we had wine overlooking the harbor, watched ferries float by, and even took a ferry to the Sydney Zoo." - Chris Dong Chris Dong Chris Dong is a travel reporter, editor, and strategist. He covers everything from the latest luxury hotels to the nuances of credit card rewards programs. Previously, Chris was a reporter and newsletter editor at The Points Guy. His work also appears in Lonely Planet, AFAR, The Washington Post, and Business Insider, among others. Chris lives in Los Angeles after spending nearly a decade in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines