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Do you struggle to understand how people travel using points and miles from credit cards? It can be easy to waste a lot of time learning travel hacking on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing.
Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free.
We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, San Diego, Disneyland, Oceanside, NYC, Washington DC, Hawaii, and next year we have already booked Paris, Spain and Japan!
Using credit card points and miles (often called travel hacking) doesn't have to be overwhelming or take a ton of time, and we can show you how.
Can you earn a lot of points and miles without opening up multiple credit cards? Only if you have a really high amount of spend each month. For people with larger families, opening new cards is the easiest and fastest way to earn enough points and miles to take a couple of really low cost (but not low budget) family vacations every year!
If you want to learn ways to help you and your family travel more affordably using credit card points, this show is for you.
Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free.
We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, San Diego, Disneyland, Oceanside, NYC, Washington DC, Hawaii, and next year we have already booked Paris, Spain and Japan!
Using credit card points and miles (often called travel hacking) doesn't have to be overwhelming or take a ton of time, and we can show you how.
Can you earn a lot of points and miles without opening up multiple credit cards? Only if you have a really high amount of spend each month. For people with larger families, opening new cards is the easiest and fastest way to earn enough points and miles to take a couple of really low cost (but not low budget) family vacations every year!
If you want to learn ways to help you and your family travel more affordably using credit card points, this show is for you.
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Family traditions don't have to cost a fortune when you know how to leverage travel rewards. On our latest adventure, we whisked our soon-to-be nine-year-old son to Dallas for his birthday weekend, fulfilling his dream of attending an NFL game while creating unforgettable memories. The trip centered around three core experiences: mouthwatering brisket at Terry Black's BBQ, heart-pounding roller coasters at Six Flags Over Texas, and the electric atmosphere of a Cowboys-Giants overtime thrille...
Traveling with neurodivergent children requires specific strategies, but it's entirely possible and rewarding when you understand how to support their unique needs. • Mindset shift is crucial - see behaviors as brain differences, not deliberate disruptions • Prepare thoroughly by discussing travel plans and showing destination videos beforehand • Create personalized toolkits with noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and familiar snacks • Allow movement breaks in airports before long flights ...
1:1 Points Travel Strategy Session - Book here! This is the link from DOC that mentions the 85K in flight Alaska offer - at the time of publishing this the link would not load for me but I'm leaving it here in case it gets fixed. If it's still broken, here is the regular link for the 80K offer for the new Alaska Ascent card plus the other 2 Alaska cards mentioned in this episode. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 The credit card market has 2 new exciting-ish options with Citi...
1:1 Points Travel Strategy Session - Book Here! Discounted price expires Sunday September 7th at 11:59pm MST. Southwest Airlines currently offers elevated bonuses on personal credit cards, making it easier than ever to earn the valuable Companion Pass that allows a designated person to fly with you nearly free. • 100,000 point offers available on all three Southwest personal cards until September 17 • Southwest Companion Pass lets your designated companion fly with you for only ta...
We dive into the unspoken rules of travel etiquette, covering everything from airport behavior to hotel tipping protocols so you can confidently navigate luxury travel experiences with your family. • Addressing common airport and plane etiquette questions like overhead bin usage, seat reclining, and shoe removal • Breaking down the hotel tipping guide - who to tip, when, and how much • Explaining the bellman process and how much tip is typically appropriate for handling luggage • Discussing ...
Book your 1:1 Strategy Session Here! Points and miles transform dream destinations from distant fantasies into achievable adventures, opening up the world while presenting the delightful challenge of deciding where to go next. • Our kids' bucket list items reflect their personalities - our 5-year-old wants Asia and Africa because of a song • Our 8-year-old dreams of Miami and Philadelphia to watch his favorite football teams • Our 11-year-old hopes to see jaguars in Brazil and return t...
Book a 1:1 Personalized Points Strategy Session! We share our strategic framework for deciding when to cancel, downgrade, or keep credit cards to maximize value while maintaining a healthy credit score. • Always keep cards open for at least one year to maintain good relationships with banks • No-annual-fee cards should generally be kept open unless they're preventing you from getting other cards • Evaluate whether annual fee cards provide benefits that exceed their cost (like hotel free nigh...
WAITLIST: Points Travel Strategy Session - LAUNCHING AUGUST 5TH! Join the waitlist for $50 off when you schedule! In this episode we take you on a journey through our luxurious kid-free vacation at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, ranked as the #22 best hotel in the world by Travel & Leisure. Our oceanfront suite booked with Hyatt points provided breathtaking views, exquisite service, and unforgettable dining experiences during our three-night getaway. • Booked using 105,...
Doubling your accounts is the most underrated way to earn more points fast, especially for families who want to travel without doubling their spending. • Credit card points and miles hobbyists can double their rewards by using a "two-player mode" strategy with a spouse or partner • Each person has their own credit score and ability to open cards, allowing couples to earn twice the signup bonuses • When deciding which partner applies for which cards, consider credit scores, 5/24 status,...
We share our recent stay at the Seabird Resort in Oceanside, California, highlighting our incredible suite upgrade experience and why this beachfront property remains our family favorite. The Grand Ocean corner suite with panoramic views completely transformed our experience, offering ample space and unbeatable ocean vistas. • Booking details: 87,000 Hyatt points for a 3-night stay (29,000 points per night) during July 4th weekend • Successfully applying a suite upgrade award for the Grand O...
The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort offers a family-friendly getaway with luxurious accommodations and impressive water features including a lazy river and water slides. We share our experience staying in a penthouse suite and how we maximized our travel points to make this vacation more affordable. • Recently renovated property rebranded from Hyatt Regency to Grand Hyatt • Located 30 minutes from downtown Palm Springs in a quieter resort area • Upgraded to 875-square-foot penthouse suite wi...
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Lake Tahoe is easily the most beautiful lake I've ever seen, and I grew up in the Finger Lakes of NY state so I feel like that's a bold statement. The snow capped mountains provided a stunning backdrop for our family adv...
Frequent Miler Article Chase has refreshed the Sapphire Reserve and launched a brand-new Sapphire Reserve for Business card, both with a hefty $795 annual fee and elevated welcome offers. The changes reflect Chase's push into the ultra-premium card space with enhanced credits and benefits, though the value proposition varies depending on your spending habits and travel patterns. • Both cards offer $300 annual travel credits that automatically apply to eligible purchases • Personal card offer...
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 The towering sequoias of Mariposa Grove, the refreshing mist from Bridal Veil Falls, and the unexpected joy of watching our typically reserved 11-year-old exclaim "This is amazing!" – our family adventure to Yosemite Nat...
[WAITLIST] 1:1 Points Travel Strategy Session - get on the waitlist here! Link to my entire trip planning checklist for FREE! And make sure to follow us on Instagram! @travelpartyof5 Despite recent devaluations from major programs like Hilton, Capital One, and others, points and miles are still a viable way to travel the world with your family if you're willing to adapt your strategy and mindset. • Frustrating changes like Hilton's increased award costs and Capital One's lounge a...
[WAITLIST] 1:1 Points Travel Strategy Session - get on the waitlist here! Travel Freely App - How we keep track of all our cards! Card Pointers App And make sure to follow us on Instagram! @travelpartyof5 The intimidating numbers associated with credit card annual fees often mask the real value these cards provide through their benefits and credits when used strategically. • Breaking down how we manage $5,500 in credit card annual fees annually • Understanding the value pro...
[WAITLIST] 1:1 Points Travel Strategy Session - get on the waitlist here! And make sure to follow us on Instagram! @travelpartyof5 In this episode we take you through our recent stay at the Arizona Grand Hotel in Phoenix, exploring their impressive water park and sharing our experience as a family of five. • All-suite hotel with space for families of all sizes • Water park features three thrilling water slides, wave pool, and lazy river • Numerous lifeguards stationed throughout the wa...
[WAITLIST] 1:1 Points Travel Strategy Session - get on the waitlist here! Travel Freely App - How we keep track of all our cards! And make sure to follow us on Instagram! @travelpartyof5 Contrary to popular belief, opening multiple credit cards doesn't automatically tank your credit score. I'm living proof – with eight new cards in just six months and an "excellent" credit score of 808 to show for it. The credit card journey has been quite the ride. Growing up with warnings about...
We dive into the complex world of changing and canceling award travel, sharing real experiences and practical strategies to help save your trip when plans change. • Domestic carriers like American, Alaska, and Southwest generally don't charge fees for award ticket changes • International airlines like Air France/Flying Blue, British Airways, and Singapore typically charge significant change fees • A personal saga of spending three hours changing Air France flights reveals important distincti...
CHASE SAPPHIRE 100K OFFER!!! (major thanks for using our links!) Follow us on Instagram @travelpartyof5 Discover our first episode in the Summer in Phoenix staycation series where we visit the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs to determine if it's worth your points or dollars for a family getaway. • Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs is nestled in the mountains about 20 minutes north of Phoenix airport • Property features five pools plus "The Falls" water feature with a water slide that kids lo...
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