Usually, we plan our flights around where we want to go. We just returned from a trip where EVERYTHING was planned around a flight. Years ago, I saw a commercial with Jennifer Aniston wanting to take a shower on a flight. In the commercial, they told her she needed to be on an Emirates plane. […]

Have you ever dreamed of jetting off to Italy or Switzerland on a luxury trip but thought it was out of your budget? Well, think again. We’re the Travel Mom Squad, and we’re here to let you in on our travel secrets! In this episode, we discuss our recent trips to Italy and Switzerland and […]

Recently, my sister took me on a birthday trip to Sedona. I have wanted to go there for years (even though I grew up in Arizona, I had never been). To say that I was impressed with the beautiful rock formations is an understatement. It was much more beautiful than I imagined. Known for its […]

One of our favorite readers, Maggie, sent us this reader success story. She recently took the Award Travel Academy course and then booked an incredible stay at the Secrets Impression Moxché all-inclusive resort—one that we have each booked for later this year. It is supposed to be incredible. Here is our Award Travel Academy Reader […]

Today we let you in on some of the hidden benefits of credit cards that have saved our day more than once! The points and miles are great, but the added perks? They’re the unsung heroes of some of our travel stories!   Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube   We […]

I remember a couple of family trips to Yellowstone Park from when I was young. I always enjoyed looking for a bear, seeing Ol’ Faithful, and enjoying cool mountain air (especially since we were coming from Arizona for summers). In those days, it was a sacrifice for my family to take us there because my […]

Caitlin has a reader success story to Puerto Rico for us today. I went to Puerto Rico a few years ago with my sister and loved it! Here’s her story: I got into using credit card miles/points a little over a year ago after seeing some Facebook and Instagram posts about people traveling for free. […]

Hello fellow explorers! We’re the Travel Mom Squad—Alex, Pam, and Jess, and we’re excited to take you along on our recent Caribbean adventures!   Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube   Starting with Aruba, Pam recounts how she masterfully use Marriott free night certificates. It was a trek from the US […]

Say it isn’t so! United has devalued award flights to Europe! This has long been one of my “go-to” ways to fly to Europe. I guess I’ll have to earn more points in the future because it will now cost 33% more in points/miles when you redeem United miles for European flights. In the past, […]

Our latest reader success story to Hawaii comes from Lexi, where she utilized not only a Player 2 but also a Player 3 so that 4 people could go. Here is her story:   Lexi’s Story Since October, we have been able to sign up me (Player 1), Player 2, and Player 3 for cards […]

While we are all about family trips using points and miles, we also believe in couples’ getaways and the value of spending time reconnecting with your significant other. We also love when newlyweds use points and miles to save on their honeymoon. Here are some honeymoon trip ideas—on points and miles, of course!   Costa […]

In our latest podcast episode, your favorite trio of the Travel Mom Squad—Pam, Jess, and Alex— give you an exclusive peek into our jet-setting lives. As many of you know, we’ve spent years perfecting the art of award travel, and we’re thrilled to share our insider secrets with our beloved community.   Listen on Apple […]

This airport lounge geek is excited that the first Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club in the U.S. is open in Boston. Even better, I have an award flight through Boston soon! I can’t wait to check it out! Previously, one opened in Hong Kong. The list of projected Chase Sapphire Lounges includes: Austin-Bergstrom International […]

Costa Rica is a beautiful destination for a family vacation. There are plenty of activities to enjoy and locations to visit that will make for a fun and memorable experience. Jess went there on a family vacation and her daughter, Molly, still talks about it! Friday Family Vacation to Costa Rica is happening today—let’s recreate […]

Recently, I was trying to book a ticket to London for an upcoming trip to visit my daughter. I travel to London frequently and have used many different carriers and points for my trips. I am traveling at the start of 2024 and ended up using an airline transfer bonus to reduce my cost in miles […]

Today, we (Alex, Pam, and Jess) shared our experiences and compared two fantastic Hyatt properties in Hawaii – the Grand Hyatt Kauai and the Hyatt Regency Maui. Let’s dive into our adventure and see which resort came out on top! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube First, let’s talk about the […]

We have often flown and stayed in Hawaii on points and miles, but we usually stay on just one island. For this family trip, Alex wanted to try out two islands and two Hyatts to compare them. I figured that if she was up for doing this with four crazy boys ages 2-11, I could […]

Sometimes, we get so caught up in international experiences that we forget there are amazing destinations right here in the United States.  One of my daughters has been taking her family to Florida almost yearly, and they have the BEST time. Let’s do a Friday Family Vacation to Florida this week! My daughter, Kelly, loves […]

If visiting a country with a diverse landscape of rolling hills, rugged coastline, mountains, forests, and numerous freshwater lochs (lakes) is your dream, you must plan a trip to Scotland on points and miles. Recently, myself and three of my daughters fulfilled one daughter’s dream of visiting Scotland (Unfortunately, Alex couldn’t leave her busy boys and […]

Welcome to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad podcast! Today Jess spills the beans on some incredible tips and tricks for saving money and making the most of points on Disney cruises. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive in!   Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube   […]

Our reader success story comes from Justine who planned an amazing honeymoon on points/miles to the Maldives and Japan. Here’s her story:   Background My [now] husband and I got engaged in March of 2021, and I immediately went into brainstorming an epic honeymoon (before wedding planning even ). We already had traveled a ton […]