One of the most frequent messages I get on my Instagram account is, “I’m really intrigued and would love to learn how to travel for free like you do, but I have no idea where to start.” Let me tell you, I get it! When we were first introduced to
How to Stack the Chase Sapphire Reserve Hotel Credits If you hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, 2026 is genuinely one of the best years to maximize your hotel benefits — but only if you know where to look. The problem isn’t the credits.
We travel a lot as a family of five, so finding a hotel that checks all the boxes — great location, comfortable rooms, and solid value when you’re redeeming points — feels like a win worth celebrating. The Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars delivered on all of it, and then some.
This past summer we visited this family friendly, luxury resort in sunny Florida! I wanted something that would be relaxing for adults, while keeping the kids entertained. We stayed 3 nights on points and had a Guest of Honor attached to our reservation.
Why I Love the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card If you stay at Marriott hotels even occasionally, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is one of the easier hotel cards to justify keeping long-term. My husband and I have both had one since 2020! For a relatively modest annual fee, the card
Where to Use Marriott 50K Free Night Certificates in 2026 One of the most exciting bonuses you can earn from certain Marriott credit card offers is a 50,000 point free night certificate. These certificates can be used for hotels costing up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. Even better, Marriott now
Well… it happened.
Hyatt just announced a major overhaul to its award chart… and yes, it’s one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in years.
If you’re a family who relies on Hyatt points (especially for aspirational stays or school break travel), this matters.
But before we spiral, let’s walk
Turning a Car Down Payment into Free Travel with Credit Card Points If you’re planning to buy a car and also trying to rack up points for your next family trip, you might be wondering: Can I put my car down payment on a credit card? Short answer: Sometimes. And when
A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Hawaii on Points For a long time, Hawaii felt like one of those “someday” trips. Beautiful, yes. Affordable for a family of five? Not so much. But in the summer of 2022 I took my family of 5 to Hawaii for 12 days on one
The new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and I’ve been getting tons of questions about whether it’s actually worth it. On paper, it comes with strong earning rates and some solid travel perks, but premium cards are only as good as how you use them.
If you’re running a business and trying to squeeze in more family travel, the right credit card can make a huge difference. Two of my favorites—the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business and the Capital One Venture X Business—both come with perks that can help cover travel costs, make airport days
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Hi! I’m Kim — mom of three boys and wife to one husband. After years of using credit card points and miles to visit family and take trips we couldn’t otherwise afford, I turned my obsession with a good deal into helping other parents do the same. I love Jesus, family travel, and using points to make Disney trips (and snacks shaped like characters) way more affordable.
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