Hawaii is the dream vacation — but that $10K+ price tag? Hard pass.
The good news: Hawaii is actually one of the easiest places to use your points.

We’ve been using the same Southwest + Hyatt combo points strategy for years — and it’s taken us to Hawaii five times since 2019, with next year’s trip already booked. 🏝️
This is my favorite rinse & repeat strategy for family travel — simple, realistic, and crazy rewarding.

Today, we're chatting about...

• The Southwest + Hyatt combo we use for 90% of our domestic trips — including Hawaii.
• 4 tips to always get the best Southwest deals.
• The magic of the Southwest Companion Pass (my son flies for $5.60 each way!).
• Why I love Hyatt redemptions in Hawaii — no resort fees, lower point prices, and easy-to-earn transferable points.
• Our Maui trip recap — hotel reviews, favorite restaurants, and top excursions you’ll love.
• Why luxury doesn’t have to mean spending big — how we stayed at the Andaz Maui  for 45K points a night instead of $1K cash.

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How we earn so many points to transfer to Hyatt

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👋 Hi! I'm Michele!

A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more.

I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them.

With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen.

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