Each of these four brands comes with its own pros and cons when it comes to booking stays with points. So far, in my personal travel strategy, I primarily stay in Hyatt properties and fill in stays here and there with Hilton. This isn’t to say I’m opposed to Marriot or IHG, I just like […]
April 17, 2023
My first full-fledged points and miles trip was to Breckenridge, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. I used Chase Ultimate rewards earned from signing up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card for my husband and myself. I referred my husband to earn an additional 15,000 points. A few months before I started traveling with points and miles, […]
March 7, 2023
Looking for the perfect winter getaway to escape the chilly Missouri temperatures? Santa Barbara, California, is the ideal destination for a romantic weekend, girls getaway, or trip with the fam. With its mild 60-70 degree weather and sunshine, it offers a refreshing change. My mom, kids, and I have made it a tradition to take […]
February 28, 2023
This Reader Redemption Story is from our friend and fellow teacher, Nicole. She and her husband visited Chicago during Christmastime to celebrate their wedding anniversary! I have always wanted to visit a big city during the holidays. This December, my wish came true when my husband and I traveled to Chicago to celebrate our 15th […]
February 24, 2023
For my husband’s 40th, we took a four-night trip to Napa, where he drank his first-ever glass of wine! We spent two days winery hopping and took a day trip to Lake Tahoe. Flights / Transportation: Roundtrip MCI to Oakland using my husband’s Southwest Companion Pass and points. The cost for the 2 of us to […]
February 22, 2023
This past May, my family of four went to Hawaii with my mom and aunt. We used points and miles to pay for our hotels, rental cars, and flights. It was an epic outdoor adventure! Flights / Transportation: I booked a set of one-way flights for this trip. We flew KC to Maui, Maui to Kona, […]
February 20, 2023
This past December, my family traveled to NYC for four nights. From the nostalgic window decorations at Macy’s to the bustling Christmas Markets sprinkled around the city, the holiday season was truly alive! Flights / Transportation: We flew roundtrip from Kansas City MCI to New York City—LaGuardia using our Southwest Companion Passes and points. The […]
