Hey there, travel enthusiasts! It’s Alex, Pam, and Jess—your fellow Travel Mom Squad. Today, we’re all pumped up to spill the beans on one of our most treasured secrets: Capital One Venture Miles!  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube     First we dive into the cards that earn Venture miles […]

We’ve talked about how we keep our hotel credit cards that come with free night certificates each year because we can book a room for at least double the annual fee. Our hotel cards are credit cards for which we don’t mind paying an annual fee. Let’s go over booking with free annual night hotel […]

IHG has dynamic pricing which means that as the cash price increases, so does the points price. While we prefer the predictability of an award chart, the nice thing about IHG is that if the points price decreases, you can modify your booking and get points back! It’s basically like re-booking flights on Southwest Airlines […]

Hey there! We’re Alex, Pam, and Jess, the Travel Mom Squad. Today, we’re diving into the world of business cards and why they’re essential for maximizing points and miles. Business cards are a game-changer in traveling on points. They don’t count towards the Chase 5/24 rule, except for a few exceptions like Discover and Capital […]

We are so happy to share our two courses with you—Award Travel Academy and Award Travel Academy Next Level. When we started our points and miles journey years ago, we spent more time, energy, and frustration trying to figure out how to do this points and miles game. I would have LOVED a course to […]

Raising a family can be expensive! Groceries, healthcare, clothes, etc., etc., etc.! You might as well be rewarded for what you have to pay for anyway! We love to use our credit cards to meet minimum spending and grab a big sign-up bonus so we don’t have to pay a lot for family travel, which […]

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 […]

You’ve filled out the credit card application and your breath is held now – will they approve you? It doesn’t matter how many cards I’ve applied for, I still love/hate the anticipation of finding out if I am instantly approved! Here are some things you can do to increase your odds of a credit card […]

If you want to enjoy the life of nearly free travel, but are overwhelmed by the idea of keeping track of credit cards, then this episode is for you! And hey, even if you already have a spreadsheet and a card routine, this conversation can still take your points/miles earning to the next level! Welcome […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2022 was one for the books! I still can’t believe how much money we saved on travel expenses thanks to points and miles. It was a great mix of family trips, girls’ getaways, and even a solo trip. I’m recapping all of it below…   2022 Travels January My first trip of 2022 was a […]

I didn’t start 2022 thinking I would be doing all the travel that I ended up doing. Some unexpected opportunities came my way, like getting invited to go to Bora Bora with my mom and sister. I guess I was making up for all the missed travel in 2020. It ended up being my best […]

2022 was a very good year for me, with points and miles! Here is my 2022 points/miles recap. I definitely use miles for my business-class seats, but I often don’t use miles or points for cheap seats. 2022 found me enjoying a nice lay-flat seat on all of my international trips- something that wouldn’t have happened […]

I recently was in London and wanted to stay at a hotel near the Theater District after watching the musical “Six”. Having a nice stockpile of Chase Ultimate Rewards, made it an easy opportunity to make this happen. I checked out several Hyatt stays near the theater district and was intrigued with this theater which […]