A Disney trip can be expensive, but with the right points and miles strategy, you can enjoy Disneyland or Disney World for significantly less. Whether you prefer Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, or Choice properties, there are fantastic options to book your stay near the parks using points. Plus, Capital One Miles can help offset the […]

Capital One has quietly built one of the strongest, most flexible rewards ecosystems out there — and 2025 made it even better. With more airline partners, better transfer ratios, and simple earn-on-everything cards, Capital One is becoming one of my favorite programs for families who want straightforward rewards without complicated hoops. What I love most? […]

If you’re a Marriott fan, you’ll be excited to know about the new American Express Marriott co-branded offer. This offer awards you with 5 free night certificates that you can use for a night up to 50,000 points per night. But how can you best utilize this offer and get the most out of it? […]

Are you interested in staying near Disneyland California, on points? Here are some great properties and ways to earn points for your stay! Hyatt The best part of Hyatt stays are the incredible point redemptions. It is easy to get the best bang for your points when booking with Hyatt. The fact that taxes and […]

If Disney World is on your family’s trip list, this points and miles strategy is for you! Here you go! Remember, even as credit card welcome offers change. This strategy will work as long as the amount of points needed adds up to the amount needed for your stay. Step 1: Determine which card currently […]

We turned a classic California road trip into a family adventure — flying into San Francisco, driving the coast, and ending with Disneyland and Newport Beach before flying home. This itinerary gave us all the road trip adventure without 40+ hours in the car from Missouri. Flights & Transportation We used our Southwest Companion Pass […]

Disney & Universal Theme Park Tickets Using points and miles to pay for hotels, flights, and rental cars is just part of the expense when traveling to Disney and Univeral theme parks. Park tickets are a large expense that is often left over. Full disclaimer: I am not a huge fan of redeeming my points […]

*Bank welcome offers listed in this post are subject to change. If Disney World is on your family’s trip list, this points and miles strategy is for you! This plan assumes you can work a two-player system and have a business. TWO significant things to remember here. 1. ANYONE can be your Player 2. It […]