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Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel
Do you struggle to understand how people travel using points and miles from credit cards? It can be easy to waste a lot of time learning travel hacking on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing.
Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free.
We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, San Diego, Disneyland, Oceanside, NYC, Washington DC, Hawaii, and next year we have already booked Paris, Spain and Japan!
Using credit card points and miles (often called travel hacking) doesn't have to be overwhelming or take a ton of time, and we can show you how.
Can you earn a lot of points and miles without opening up multiple credit cards? Only if you have a really high amount of spend each month. For people with larger families, opening new cards is the easiest and fastest way to earn enough points and miles to take a couple of really low cost (but not low budget) family vacations every year!
If you want to learn ways to help you and your family travel more affordably using credit card points, this show is for you.
Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free.
We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, San Diego, Disneyland, Oceanside, NYC, Washington DC, Hawaii, and next year we have already booked Paris, Spain and Japan!
Using credit card points and miles (often called travel hacking) doesn't have to be overwhelming or take a ton of time, and we can show you how.
Can you earn a lot of points and miles without opening up multiple credit cards? Only if you have a really high amount of spend each month. For people with larger families, opening new cards is the easiest and fastest way to earn enough points and miles to take a couple of really low cost (but not low budget) family vacations every year!
If you want to learn ways to help you and your family travel more affordably using credit card points, this show is for you.
Episodes
64 episodes
What's With all the Credit Card Denials?!?!?!
We explore strategies for handling credit card denials and share insights on navigating bank-specific rules to improve approval odds while discussing recent Hyatt award chart devaluations affecting popular properties worldwide.• Cancell...
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Trip Planning for Families: My Entire Process, Start to Finish!
Link to my entire trip planning checklist for FREE! Planning a family trip can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Our discussion revolve...
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Airline Alliances: Book Smarter, Not Harder
Airline alliances are essential to maximizing your points and facilitating family travel. By understanding and utilizing these partnerships, families can find better availability, save points, and streamline their travel experiences.• E...
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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale - The BEST Scottsdale Family Resort
This episode celebrates a memorable surprise anniversary staycation at the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, showcasing the couple's enriching experiences with their family. Insights into hotel amenities, dining options, and spa highlight...
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Last Minute Spring Break Ideas in the US (with Points Availability!)
With spring break approaching, today’s episode focuses on last-minute travel destinations within the U.S. that can be booked using points. We share insights on family-friendly locations, tips for booking on points, and emphasize the importance ...
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Discussing the Anxiety of Traveling (No Highlight Reel here!)
Family adventures often come with an unseen layer of stress and anxiety, especially for parents. Through candid discussions about personal experiences, Raya and Duane explore the realities of family travel, mental health, and managing anxiety, ...
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Montreal in...January?!?!
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.
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What's Coming in 2025 - Credit Card Strategies, Trips, & Life Updates!
This episode shares our travel plans for 2025, including family trips to Europe, new puppy challenges, and credit card strategies for maximizing travel. We discuss life updates, budgeting tips, and our adventures in making travel a family affai...
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The Best of 2024: Our Annual Travel Highlights!
2024 was filled with memorable travel experiences, from top hotels and flights to unforgettable vacations. The episode focuses on sharing the best moments, while highlighting family-friendly options and personal favorites that made the year spe...
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Visit Arizona: The Polar Express & Bearizona in Williams, AZ
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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2024 Recap: 15 Credit Cards & 1.4 Million Points (Without Wrecking Our Credit Score!)
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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Hyatt Globalist Status: Do you need it?!?! (And how/why we got it!)
In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how we earned Hyatt Globalist status without staying 60 nights in a hotel. Hyatt Globalist is the top-tier status that comes with incredible perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, late checkouts, ...
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Andaz San Diego: Our first Globalist Stay!
In this episode, we’re diving into our recent stay at the Andaz San Diego. If you’ve been eyeing this Hyatt property or planning a trip to San Diego, we’ve got you covered.We’ll tell you everything about our experience at the A...
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Chicago Athletic Association: A Hotel Review (And how we Manage Work Travel)
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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19:44
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Booking a Trip to Japan on Points as a Family of 5
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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Visit Arizona: Ride With Us on the Verde Canyon Railroad!
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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Replay: How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass
In this episode, we’re revisiting one of the most valuable tools for frequent family travelers—the Southwest Companion Pass. If you've been wondering how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass, or you're looking to maximize your travel saving...
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Things to do in Kauai (with Young Kids! Part 2 of 2)
Chase Sapphired Preferred - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025)World of Hyatt Personal Card - ELEVA...
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Grand Hyatt Kauai - Booked on Points as a Family of 5! (Part 1 of 2)
Flytographer Referral Link - Get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SHOOT! (Valid 10/1-10/31/2024. After that, it's $25 off your first shoot).Ch...
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How We've Earned 1 MILLION POINTS Already in 2024 (Without spending $1 Million Dollars)
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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Places to Visit in Arizona (& Where to Use Points): Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family....
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Visit Arizona: Where to Stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale Using Points!
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card welcome offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family<...
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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort - Review from a Family of 5!
GIVEAWAY WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AND NOTIFIED! Thank you all for the reviews, we appreciate it so so much. In today's episode we are sharing all the details of our Labor Day road trip to Huntington Beach, California!Our f...
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