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Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast · Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Adelaide and Barossa Valley: An Overlooked Australian Gem for Points Travelers

Adelaide and the Barossa Valley in South Australia are highlighted as overlooked destinations with significant value for points travelers. The region boasts renowned wine country, a strong food scene, and unique hotel options, including a non-stop flight from San Francisco with flat seats.

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I picked Adelaide and the Barossa Valley in South Australia.
So, um, I think it's it's very overlooked. Um, because of that.
So, um, yeah, to me this feels like a good place to go do a couple food tours. Um, maybe with some wine pairings too.
So that's my pick for Adelaide, wine and food, and a non-stop flight from San Francisco. With live flat seats.
Heard on Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast — “The Best Places to Use Your Points & Miles, published Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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