Barcelona is one of my favorite European cities. The food, the people, the history, the architecture… this place is ready to wow every type of traveler. And with many points and miles to choose from to visit Barcelona, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to save money. Here’s my complete guide to visiting Barcelona on points […]

Francesca’s Reader Success story to Maui is our next success story. Have you noticed how Hawaii is, by far, the place that most of our readers want to use credit card points and miles to travel to? For my first big travel points/miles trip, my husband and I went on a Valentine’s Day weekend trip […]

Greece is a destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. With its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, it’s a country that has something for everyone. All three of us have had the privilege of visiting Greece and we’re here to tell you that if it’s not on your list yet, it’s time […]

What is airline elite status? Is it a big deal? Should you try and get airline elite status? One year I bought an economy-plus subscription from United so I could always fly in comfort. That is when I decided flying in comfort was worth it. That economy-plus seat was much nicer than regular economy. I […]

There’s no denying that Singapore Airlines offers a fantastic flight experience no matter which class of service you’re in. But is business class worth the extra miles required? On a recent trip to Europe, my family of three flew business class on the way to Europe and economy class on the way home. Here are […]

It seems as though many of our readers enjoy the Hyatt Ziva Cancun as much as we do! We hear from you quite often about how you have enjoyed your trips on points there. Today, Katie shares her reader success story with the Hyatt Ziva Cancun. Here’s Katie’s story: Hi! Thanks for the content you […]

  Mexico has been a yearly travel destination of mine for years and years. Today I want to show you how you visit Cancun on points. I’ll go over how to get flights paid for and give you some great options to consider when it comes to choosing your hotel stay.   Flights The first […]

In October I traveled to Cabo San Lucas with my 9-year-old daughter and oldest stepdaughter. I had been wanting to check out The Cape for quite some time, and my daughter’s fall break seemed like the perfect excuse to take a trip down to Mexico. So what did we think? Keep reading…   The Redemption […]

There are a lot of mixed feelings about Southwest and the Airline overall in 2023. But when it comes to family travel, you just can’t beat Southwest, especially when you factor in the Southwest companion pass! But wait! It gets even better. In this episode, we will share our Top 5 Reasons We Love Southwest […]

A couple of years ago, Alex and I went to Cancun on a mission. We wanted to compare the Hyatt Zilara and the Hyatt Ziva for our readers. The Hyatt Ziva was our favorite. Last year we made a return trip to Hyatt Ziva Cancun on points. We knew it was the perfect place to […]

Alex, Jess, and I had planned to meet in Houston in December for a THM retreat to discuss upcoming plans and goals for 2023. We had always talked about going somewhere fun together when we hit a designated goal. That happened sooner than we thought (nice, huh?), so we changed our plans to a Cancun […]

Last year we paid our federal taxes by credit card. Is it worth paying your taxes with a credit card? My husband is self-employed, and we had a tax bill of about $30,000. I hate writing a check for taxes and getting nothing back. Taxes are hard enough to pay anyway, right? I decided I […]

Does the amount of credit card offers out there make your head spin? We have been there too! When you first start the process of award travel, it can feel a little overwhelming, and you can start to question what cards work best for you. In this episode, we go through our top cards and […]

Trying to decide the steps to booking your next flight to go on vacation can be difficult. Do I want to pay cash and get points on my credit card? Should I book through the travel portal? Should I transfer to a travel partner? Talk about analysis paralysis! Sometimes it can be overwhelming. Let’s go […]

The “omg, pinch me, is this really happening?” Type moments of life are not just reserved for Disney characters and fairytale stories. Surreal and once-in-a-lifetime moments are possible for every traveler! Seeing pictures and videos on the internet is one thing, but living it is something different. All three of us can look back at […]

Points and miles have completely changed the way we approach travel. After years of accumulating points and miles, we’ve been able to take trips that we never could have afforded otherwise. However, it hasn’t been all jet-setting and checking trips off our bucket list. After 6+ years, it’s safe to say that we have made […]

Welcome to the FIRST ever episode! Listen on Apple Podcast Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube  We are Alex, Pam, and Jess! A trio of Moms who love to travel the world for nearly free, thanks to credit card points and miles. Now we are on a mission to help you and your family do […]

If you hear “two-player mode” and “Chase 5/24” and think we are talking about video games, you may need to brush up on your points and miles terminology. If you don’t know the lingo, it can feel like everyone speaks a different language in the points and miles world. Never fear; we are here to […]

Are you interested in points and miles travel but… In the back of your mind, do you worry about the impact on your credit score? Or the time and money required to see results? You’re not alone! When we first started using points and miles, we had similar questions! These are common concerns for people […]

Ever since we got into the points and miles game, my mom and I have been curious about the Hyatt all-inclusive resorts. We finally scheduled a trip to Cancun and booked both the Hyatt Zilara (adults-only) for three nights and Hyatt Ziva (family-friendly) for two nights. Originally we had booked four nights at the Zilara […]

Are you meeting the minimum spend on a credit card right now? If not, you might need a new credit card! One of the hardest things is trying to figure out which card you should apply for next. Here are 7 easy steps to help you make that decision easier.   1. Are You Under […]