Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Part of my 10 Days in Peru with Kids series. When people […]

One of the most common things I hear from families who want to travel on points is this: I live in a smaller city. There are no good award flights from here. I do not know where to start. I hear you. Kansas City is not JFK. The direct award flight options from MCI are […]

Most people write off Choice Hotels as a Comfort Inn off the highway. In the United States, that reputation is fair. But cross an ocean and Choice Privileges quietly becomes one of the most valuable and underrated hotel programs for families traveling on points. Internationally, your Choice points unlock design hotels in Oslo, central business […]

Marriott Bonvoy is the largest hotel rewards program in the world, and if you are new to points and miles, that size works in your favor. With over 8,000 hotels across more than 30 brands, there is almost always a Marriott where you want to go, whether that is a suite near a national park, […]

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Midwestern families pile into the minivan or truck and make the drive south to Gulf Shores, Alabama. And honestly? We get it. The white sand, the warm Gulf water, the seafood — it’s one of the best beach destinations in the country, and it’s a whole lot closer than […]

Before we dive in, if you want to see the current offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve, my best offers page is always up to date: See current best offers The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $795 annual fee. That is a real number and I am not going to pretend it is not. But […]

If you are ready to look at the current offer, my best offers page is always up to date: See current best offers I want to tell you about the card that has taken our family to some of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed in — and the five ways we actually […]

Before we dive in, if you are ready to apply or want to see the current offer, I keep my best offers page updated with the cards I actually recommend: See current best offers I just got approved for the Capital One Venture Business card and I want to walk you through exactly why I […]

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One of the most common questions people ask when planning a trip to Banff National Park is: “What airport do you fly into for Banff?” The answer surprises a lot of travelers. You don’t actually fly directly to Banff. Banff is located inside Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies and does not have a […]