Is there a family anywhere that doesn’t love a beach vacation? They are so fun because they offer a perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. The beach provides a beautiful setting for family fun, from building sandcastles to swimming and sunbathing. Overall, beach vacations are ideal for families to bond, make memories, and have a fun […]

Prague is one of my favorite places to visit: it’s cosmopolitan, it’s rich in history, it’s walkable and it’s budget-friendly. It’s a place you can do cheaply without points and miles, but utilizing points and miles for your airfare and upscale hotels will help cut your costs to pennies on the dollar. Here’s everything you […]

If you’re a travel enthusiast or looking to go on a trip soon, then you’re going to love hearing about Pam’s recent trip to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Pam, along with her husband, managed to take this incredible trip for a fraction of the […]

I have recently been using the Flying Blue program, which covers Air France and KLM airlines. Let’s go over the four reasons why I love Air France and the Flying Blue program so much.   Great for Booking Travel to Europe This is the number one reason that I love Air France. It is easy […]

I just took advantage of the Fine Hotel and Resorts offer that comes with the Platinum Card from American Express. In case you aren’t familiar with this great offer, it is basically that each year you can book a stay at a Fine Hotel and Resort with American Express, and you will get a $200 statement […]

One of our cute friends recently used a post we have about 15K to Hawaii to book her family’s trip to Oahu. Kasey of Days of a Wife has two cute twins, and we are sharing her story today! Thanks, Kasey, for letting us share it!     Hey everyone! We just got back from our […]

Chase Card spending bonuses occur every quarter and are a great way to get some extra points/miles on some of your favorite cards. You just need to go here and enter the information on each card to see what you are eligible to earn. This example below was for purchases between April 1 and June […]

Alex and I just returned from a luxury beach stay at the Kimpton Seafire resort in the Grand Cayman Islands. I’ve been to Grand Cayman twice from cruise stops. Honestly, I wasn’t that impressed. I guess that is why I like to stay a few nights at a destination rather than just a few hours […]

We’ve posted about using hotel annual night certificates before. However, Hyatt free night award certificates deserve a post of their own because they have so many different ways to earn and redeem them.   Earning Hyatt Free Night Award Certificates Only one credit card, the World of Hyatt Credit Card, gives you a free night […]

One of the benefits of several credit cards is an airline incidental credit. These are usually offered on the cards with higher annual fees, so you want to use these benefits to make the annual fee seem lower. Using credit card airline incidental credits can be tricky because most things you can use don’t cost […]

Hey there! It’s your favorite Travel Mom Squad, Pam, Jess, and Alex, coming to you with another episode! Today, we’re going to talk about one of our favorite topics…can you guess what it is? Points and Miles of course!   Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube   One of our biggest […]

Our latest reader success story to Maui shows that anyone can do this, even a college student! Here is Ruth’s story: My name is Ruth, I am just starting to enter the points and miles world. I am only 21, and in college, so it is hard to find the extra money to travel. I […]

I’m a sucker for Disneyland because it’s much easier to do on points and miles than Disney World! There are so many hotel options on points within walking distance of the park entrance. My family has gone to Disneyland three times on points and miles. Here’s our favorite way to do it for Friday Family […]

Hi, I’m Samantha from almostfreetraveling.com, an expert on using credit card points/mile to Disneyland using points and miles. Today we’re looking at four different ways to use credit card bonuses to purchase Disney park tickets on points.    Citi Premier Citi offers 60,000 Citi Thankyou Rewards Points as a welcome offer for opening the Citi Premier […]

  Pretty much every kid wants to visit the “Happiest Place on Earth,” and many parents want to see the magic in their kid’s eyes as they experience Disneyland for the first time. But do you know what’s not so magical about the “Happiest Place on Earth”? How expensive it is!! Luckily, there are ways […]

Dust off your mouse ears and get ready for a Family Trip to Disney! Hey, it’s Alex and Jess here, your favorite part of the Travel Mom Squad! (Just kidding, Pam! We miss you! Pam is our traveling the world, so it’s just us two today.) Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on […]

Dust off your mouse ears and get ready for a Family Trip to Disney! Hey, it’s Alex and Jess here, your favorite travel moms! (Just kidding, Pam! We miss you! Pam is out traveling the world, so it’s just us two today.) In this show we’re going to share some tips on how you can […]

In the fall of 2021, my kids and I went to Disneyland with my mom, sisters, nieces, and nephews. We had a group of 14, and we had such a great time! Of course, we visited Disneyland on points. Credit card points and benefits helped us save big time for this trip. We also maximized […]

One of my favorite trips was when I joined my mom and my sister, Lindsey, to visit Greece! Greece and Santorini, in particular, had been on my bucket list ever since I saw Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I know I’m not the only one who felt that way after seeing that movie! I knew […]

I love Greece. It is a beautiful country of white sand, crystal clear turquoise waters, and gorgeous sunsets. Who wouldn’t want to go there as a family? While any international trip will cost more than a domestic trip, Greece is certainly doable. Let’s check out our Friday Family Vacation to Greece today! Our flights will […]

Hey there, it’s Alex and Pam, the Travel Mom Squad! Today, we’re going to share a little secret with you – how to score free hotel stays. Yes, you heard us right, FREE! We’re talking about hotel free night certificates, and boy, do we have some stories to tell.   First off, let’s talk about […]