We shared our top ten most popular blog posts of 2024 this week, so now it’s time for our top ten podcasts of 2024!  We love publishing our podcast episodes so we can teach (and entertain) you about individual credit cards, talk about a particular aspect of the points and miles hobby, or (my favorite) […]

I thought it might be fun to look at our top posts from 2024. The interesting thing is that some of them are posts we wrote years ago—but our readers still return to them!  I’ll list each of our readers’ top posts from this year and then our top posts that were actually published in […]

It’s never too early to plan for your next adventure! In this episode, the Travel Mom Squad team looks ahead to 2025, sharing the trips we’ve already booked, the credit cards we’re eyeing, and our goals for the year. From Bora Bora to Spain, and everything in between, we’re setting the stage for another year […]

It’s no surprise that we love Hyatt stays. We find that we get a very oversized value for the number of points we use, so we are always trying to find more ways to earn Hyatt points. So getting more Hyatt points with the card_name fits right into our travel plans with credit card points […]

The United Kingdom is a frequent destination for not only many of our readers, but also Alex, Jess, and me. We all love London and at least one of us usually has a trip to the UK on the horizon.  So if you’re like us and might be heading to the UK soon, you’ll need […]

Stephanie, one of our Travel Mom Squad all-stars, sent us her reader success story to Turks and Caicos. I was really excited about this one as it is one of my favorite destinations and I am scheming about a return visit once the Andaz is completed there. Here is her story:   Turks and Caicos: […]

Southwest Airlines® announced changes to its longheld boarding process of no assigned seating earlier this year. Here are some updates to that announcement. They unveiled their “Southwest. Even Better.” plan at their investors’ day in September 2024. Here are the basic changes they are making:   Assigned Seating Assigned seating will begin in the second […]

2024 was a year to remember! In this episode, we’re sharing our best of 2024 awards, from unforgettable hotel stays and flights to top credit card offers that helped us turn big dreams into reality. If you’ve ever wondered what points and miles can do, this episode will inspire you to dive in and start […]

Every year I say I am going to travel less, and every year I fail. 2024 was no exception to that! I took so many trips this year that would have never been possible without points and miles, and I marked a few countries off my bucket list. Here’s my 2024 points and miles recap! […]

2024 was another year full of earning and redeeming points and miles for nearly free travel! This year we took more family trips than we have ever before. It was a great year full of making great memories! Here’s Alex’s 2024 points and miles recap!   Alex’s 2023 Points and Miles Recap January 2024 started […]

As 2024 comes to a close, the Travel Mom Squad is reflecting on an incredible year of points and miles. In this special episode, we’re breaking down the credit cards we opened and closed, the strategies we used to rack up points, and the unforgettable trips we took along the way. If you’re curious how […]

It is no surprise that we love Chase Ultimate Rewards®! We are always trying to earn more of them to book great Hyatt stays. A favorite credit card that allows us to earn Ultimate Rewards® is the Chase Freedom Flex℠. We love the Freedom Flex because of the quarterly spending bonus in rotating categories. Maximizing […]

2024 was another incredibly great year for travel for this grandma of 21! Business-class seats, luxury hotels, and wonderful memories were all made possible with credit card points and miles. Here’s Pam’s 2024 points and miles recap!   Pam’s 2024 Points and Miles Recap January I started this year in a BIG way with a […]

One of our frequent readers, Rylie, shared her reader success story to Disney World with us. Yet again, Rylie has found success with credit card points and miles and created wonderful memories with her family! Here’s her story:   Disney Encore Five years ago, I embarked on my first adventure in the world of miles […]

Ever wonder what kind of points and miles traveler you are? In this episode, the Travel Mom Squad dives into the different types of travelers and how your personal travel style can shape your points strategy. From planners to luxury travelers to earn-and-burn enthusiasts, we break down the styles that work best for different lifestyles […]

We often get questions about whether or not someone who doesn’t spend much can get value from this hobby. Can low spenders travel with points and miles? Absolutely! Ideally, you want to be spending at least $1,000 a month on things you can put on a credit card to meet your minimum spending requirement, depending […]

The points and miles world is abuzz about the Alaska Airlines Premium card that is coming soon! Rumors have been swirling about this card and we have more details and some offers so you can earn some “free” Alaska Miles too! Earn 500 Alaska miles just by signing up for more information about this card […]

Our reader success story to Southern California comes from Amanda. She and her family of four just enjoyed a memorable trip to Southern California from Charlotte, North Carolina. Her family’s SoCal trip included amazing hotel upgrades, Legoland, a national park, tidepools, kayaking, the beach, the San Diego Zoo, and a wonderful strategy to get kids […]

The card_name came out with an elevated welcome offer back in August, and I’ve been on a mission to snag this card ever since. It’s marketed as a cash-back card, but if you have another card that earns Venture miles (like the card_name or card_name), you can convert the cash back you earn from the […]

Today we’re sharing some of our favorite business-class flights. While we usually fly in economy class when traveling with our families, we sometimes splurge for business class internationally. (To be honest, Pam always does 😜.) Here are some of our faves!   Jess’s Picks Turkish Airlines The food is SO good. I flew from Denver […]

You’ve heard us share our travel stories and tips, but today we’re introducing you to three incredible women who help make Travel Mom Squad possible. Megan, Traci, and Claire aren’t just our teammates—they’re passionate travelers and moms with their own inspiring journeys in the world of points and miles. In this episode, we dive into […]