Melissa recently shared her incredible reader success story to Secrets Akumal in our Facebook Group and graciously said I could share it with all of our readers. I was incredibly excited to read about her stay as it is one that I’ve considered for a while. We love that she and her hubby could make […]

At the end of June, I took a 2,000+ mile East Coast National Park road trip, solo with my three girls. We departed from New York and drove through Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. We visited three East Coast National Parks: Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park, and New River Gorge […]

I asked Alex, Jess, and Megan how they would use the current welcome offer from the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card. This is an amazing offer so I thought you would enjoy hearing how we would use 120K Ultimate Rewards.       How Megan Would Use 120K Ultimate Rewards The welcome offer from this […]

Welcome back to another episode of Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad where today we dive deep into one of our favorite topics: the Chase Ink credit cards! These cards could be a game-changer in maximizing your travel points. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube     Why We Love […]

At the end of June, my three daughters and I went on an East Coast road trip to visit their 34th U.S. state and three East Coast National Parks. After our first two days of driving, we made it to Isle of Palms, South Carolina to stay at the Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes Resort, a […]

We recently asked, “What keeps you from traveling with points and miles?” The majority of people mentioned time. I’m here to tell you—don’t let time stand in the way of traveling with points and miles! How many times have you wished you started something (that ended up being great for you) sooner? I get it. […]

Meghan sends us her reader success story to San Antonio, a popular Texas destination. Here is her story: My name is Meghan, and I love getting a good deal, so when I heard more about traveling on points two years ago, I was hooked. My husband, I, and our two young boys recently returned from […]

I don’t remember ever seeing such a great welcome offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card before. Right now, through 9/4/24, you can get five 60K IHG certificates to use at one of their brands after meeting a minimum spend of $4000 in three months. Unfortunately, these certificates cannot be “topped off” with […]

We love our Flying Blue promo deals each month, but if you have Alaska Airlines miles, you might want to start paying attention to the Alaska Airlines Global Escapes! We’ll start updating you on these deals too. Right now, the Quarter 3 deals are out, and here are some of the highlights! You can save […]

My recent trip to Greece and Vienna culminated with an Iberia Airlines Business Class Flight. Here is my review of that flight. For other ideas on flying Iberia to Europe, review my post about the great deals on Iberia Airlines.   Redemption for Flight I transferred American Express Membership Rewards to Iberia to book these […]

Ever wondered how the Travel Mom Squad makes those dream trips happen using points and miles? Well, buckle up because in today’s episode, we’re diving into our latest bookings and the clever strategies behind them. From spontaneous deals to meticulously planned adventures, we’ve got a load of tips and tales that could turn you into […]

Vienna, Austria, has been a trip I’ve wanted to make for a while. I particularly wanted to stay at the Park Hyatt Vienna as it is one of the favorite Park Hyatts as mentioned by Hyatt Globalists. When I was planning my recent trip to Greece (more on that in a future post), I thought […]

Do you see us travel on business class seats and think you need to be doing that to be successful? Do you see people traveling to the Maldives and think you should plan that trip instead of going to Hawaii? Have you seen our all-inclusive trips at the Hyatt Ziva Cancun and think you must […]

Our latest reader success story shows you how to score major points with your teenager by taking them to a concert at an international location. Christina’s story is about Amsterdam and a concert on points and miles!   Christina’s Story In a podcast, Jess mentioned that she would follow Taylor Swift around Europe. My 12-year-old […]

We are really excited about the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card increased welcome offer! The minimum spend remains the same, but the welcome offer has increased by 20%! Now you’ll earn 120,000 Ultimate Rewards after spending $8,000 in the first three months. That means lots of nearly free travel for only a $95 annual fee. […]

Nearly free flights and hotel nights aren’t the only reason to get some travel rewards credit cards. In addition to credit card points and miles, you can enjoy some nice perks from your credit cards that will make your travel less stressful and more enjoyable and save you more money. Let’s go over 5 credit […]

The world of points and miles is always changing! But we’ve got you covered and are about to catch you up to speed! Join us, Pam, Jess, and Alex, as we dive into the significant updates that have swept through the travel rewards scene in 2024. From complex credit card rules to unexpected shifts in […]

Recently, there have been a couple of disappointing redemption changes in the always-evolving world of points and miles. Let’s go over each of these redemption changes and how they will affect us.   Virgin Atlantic Devalues Delta Award Redemptions One of our “go-to” great redemptions for Europe was to book a Delta business class flight […]

Using points and miles for families, especially large ones, is a little harder than using them for a couple’s trip or solo travel. You obviously need more points and will use more points. However, it certainly isn’t impossible, as shown by Alex’s Maui trip one year, when she had to find flights and accommodations for […]

Our latest reader success story is a 10-day European Vacation on points and miles. Andrew and his wife took their adorable 10-month-old on his first transcontinental vacation—here is Andrew’s story.   Getting Started Hello Pam, it took a while to put this together, but my wife and I wanted to share our experience learning about […]

While traveling is exciting and fun, it can have its fair share of uncertainties. Whether you’re planning a girls’ getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, life can sometimes throw unexpected changes your way. And in these times, it’s important to have an understanding of the airline change and cancellation policies.  This Ultimate Guide […]