Today we’re catching back up with my family’s spring break trip to Greece and Croatia with kids on points and miles!  Next up, Croatia.   Dubrovnik, Croatia with Kids We flew from Athens to Dubrovnik with Aegean Air, using the same family fare we had used before. The flight was about an hour and a […]

Traveling through Greece and Croatia with kids might sound ambitious, as these aren’t your usual family-friendly picks, but our family of five loved our recent spring break trip to these countries. I often get asked how I choose kid-friendly destinations, and the truth is, I don’t. I plan trips around where Tim and I want […]

Michelle sent us her reader success story to Italy. I especially love this story because they took grandma along! Here’s her story: I first got into points and miles in 2023 after stumbling across the Travel Mom Squad podcast. Soon I became totally obsessed! One idea that really caught my attention was flying business class […]

Orlando is packed with hotel options, which is great if you’re headed there with the kids to visit theme parks. On a recent trip, I had the chance to stay at two family-friendly favorites: the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and Hyatt Regency Orlando. Since I’ve experienced both firsthand, I thought I’d break down the differences […]

The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale just got a serious upgrade. After a $115 million renovation and rebranding, this Arizona resort is practically a brand-new hotel. I had the chance to check it out over President’s Day week with my daughters and Jess was there with her family over Easter weekend.  Funny enough, Alex was there over […]

Laura sent us her reader success story to the Big Apple: NYC! It is also one of our favorite places to use credit card points and miles! We also have a lot of NYC content on our website if you get inspired by Laura’s trip. Here is her story:   Earning and Using Points/Miles I […]

Glamping Stays You Can Book Through World of Hyatt If visiting a National Park is on your summer wish list, you can book a “glamping” (bougie camping) stay with your Hyatt points. Your family can hike in gorgeous natural settings by day and sleep under the beautiful night sky in a luxury tent. Going glamping […]

A multi-generational trip to Costa Rica on points offers something for everyone, making it an ideal destination for families with different ages, interests, and activity levels. And using points means there’s more in the travel budget for amazing activities! We recently returned from a trip there with Alex’s family. Two parents, two grandparents, and four […]

Andrew shares today’s reader success story about how he used points and miles to book a milestone family trip to Spain. Here is his story:   Travel has always been a priority for our family, but with two young boys—one of whom faced unexpected medical challenges—we weren’t sure when our next adventure would happen. Thanks […]

It won’t shock you to learn that each of us has the World of Hyatt Credit Card. While this card doesn’t currently have a huge welcome offer, it does give cardholders five elite-night credits on that help on the journey to earning Globalist status. Additionally, one of the best benefits of this card is that […]

Stephanie sent in this story about her ski trip to Park City on points. Many of our readers love to ski or snowboard and Park City is a mecca for winter activities.  Here is her story:   A Winter Wonderland: Our Family Ski Trip to Park City, Utah While most travelers chase the sun in […]

When our daughters turn ten, they get to choose and help plan a special trip for our family. So last winter, after Rose turned nine, we started talking about what kind of adventure she wanted for her tenth birthday the following year. It didn’t take long for her to decide—she wanted a Harry Potter trip […]

St. George, Utah, is a gorgeous destination spot in the southwest corner of Utah, known for its warm climate, stunning red rock landscapes, and endless outdoor adventures. With its close proximity to Zion National Park, it’s a perfect addition to any National Parks road trip or just an escape from cold winter weather. So when […]

Today we’re talking all about some of our favorite family hotel stays with points.  There are a few repeats in this list as we tend to create FOMO with each other when we talk about our favorite stays!   Alex’s Favorites Hyatt Ziva Cancun (all-inclusive): all the food, drinks, and treats they could want! Two […]

Our reader success story to South Florida comes from Laura. Here is her story:   Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Points and Miles We were fortunate to trade below-freezing temperatures in the Midwest for much warmer and mostly sunny weather in Southern Florida this winter.  Our family of four flew out of Springfield, Missouri to Fort […]

Our readers love Disney on points and miles! It is one of people’s favorite places to go to after getting into using credit card points and miles to reduce their travel expenses.  Disneyland and Disney World are known for well-produced shows, parades, and character interactions. The parks cater to people of all ages, creating a […]

Nicole sent us her reader success story to Hawaii in 2024. This was a family trip with four generations in Hawaii, and we love it so much! Here is her story: About a year into my points and miles journey, I took my family of four to Hawaii. I fell in love with Maui’s natural […]

We just received this reader success story about Chelsea’s European Christmas Adventure and want to publish it now in case you’d like to do this next year! It can take some strategic earning of credit card points, some cash, and some planning to pull this off, but it sounds like an amazing trip. Thanks, Chelsea, […]

All three of us—Alex, Jess, and Pam—had post-Christmas celebrations to Hawaii with points and miles. TMS takes Hawaii with points and miles! Sadly, we weren’t on the same island, but Alex and Jess did meet up in Las Vegas before their connecting flights to Maui and Kauai, respectively.     Never could we have gone […]

Jeannie sends us her reader success story about her trip to Panama Beach, Florida. We spent some time there this year, too, so it is great to get another review of such a great a family-friendly area right on the beach! Here’s her story:   The Start of the Trip My friend called and told […]

The Southwest® Companion Pass is among the best deals in the points and miles world.  Either my husband or I have had the Southwest Companion Pass off and on for the last seven years. When you earn the pass, you get to fly someone with you for free (minus taxes and fees starting at $5.60) […]