June 5, 2026
My family of four just got back from Greece — five nights in Paros and two nights in Athens — and almost every flight and both hotels were covered with points and miles. We paid $610 in cash on flights for a family of four against a retail value of over $6,500. The hotels were […]
March 8, 2026
Alaska had been on our family’s travel list for years. But instead of taking a cruise, we planned a DIY Alaska road trip, flying into Anchorage and exploring Seward and Valdez on our own. We just got back, and I can tell you now: it was one of the best trips our family has ever […]
How We Paid for Our Alaska Trip with Points (Flights, Hotels, Rental Car, and What It Actually Cost)
March 5, 2026
Rome had been on our family travel list for years and felt completely out of reach financially and logistically. Let’s be real… teacher salaries don’t equal jet-setting lifestyles. The history. The food. The feeling of walking through a city where ancient ruins sit right next to busy cafés and tiny gelato shops. But like most […]
March 2, 2026
If you’ve ever wondered how we: • Flew to Rome for $6 in taxes• Booked flights to Roatán for $6 per person• Used Wyndham for 15,000-point family rooms in Cusco• Booked Europe hotel stays for 15K–30K per night The answer is simple: Transfer partners. But you can only unlock that power if you have the […]
February 1, 2026
If American Airlines is the airline your family flies most, you’re not alone. For many families — especially in the Midwest — American Airlines is often the most convenient option. It may be the airline with the most nonstop routes from your home airport, the best schedules for school breaks, or simply the airline you’ve […]
December 21, 2025
We wanted sunshine, clear blue water, an easy travel experience, and a trip that did not require spending thousands of dollars on flights alone. Roatán delivered all of that and more. One of the biggest reasons this trip worked so beautifully is because we flew our family of four using points, which kept our out-of-pocket […]
