Traveling with family is always an adventure, but let’s be real: it can get expensive. Flights, hotels, rental cars, meals—everything adds up quickly. But this time, I was able to take my kids, my mom, and myself on an unforgettable trip to Sedona, Arizona without breaking the bank. How? Points and miles, baby! 💳✈️ Let […]

Acadia National Park in fall is a bucket-list destination for families—think golden forests, crisp air, and views that stretch from the ocean to mountain peaks. Whether you’re hiking the Jordan Pond Path, watching waves crash at Thunder Hole, or catching the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, this guide highlights the best things to do in Acadia […]

Palm Springs is the perfect destination if you’re looking for a weekend getaway that’s equal parts relaxation and adventure. For more details, check out my saved highlights on IG @pointsandmilesteachers Flights / Transportation: Roundtrip Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs using our Southwest Companion Passes and points. The cost for the 4 of us to […]

I’ve visited Washington, DC, three times, and here are some of my favorite activities and places to grab a bite to eat. On our latest trip, we traveled with Southwest Airlines from Kansas City to Reagan National Airport. We saved some money by using points and companion pass tickets, and we paid only $44.80 for […]

It’s wild to me that I have taken my family to Hawaii twice in the past two years. If I can do it, so can you Flights / Transportation Roundtrip Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai using our Southwest Companion Passes and points. The cost for the 4 of us to fly was just under $45. […]

I’m thrilled to share Keri’s story of redeeming points for her trip to Kauai! She did an amazing job by using her points to pay for her hotels and airfare. This post is full of valuable information that you won’t want to miss! Keri’s Story My husband and I had an amazing summer vacation in […]

We took a California road trip that started in San Francisco and ended in LA, capped off with a trip to Disneyland and Newport Beach. Flights / Transportation: We flew into Oakland for the beginning of our California road trip and flew home out of LAX using our Southwest Companion Passes and points. The cost for […]

My son is a huge history buff and wanted to visit the National WW2 Museum. We have been to NOLA before and loved it, so we were excited to return. Flights / Transportation: Roundtrip MCI to Louis Armstrong International using my husband’s and Southwest Companion Pass and points. The cost for the 4 of us to […]

This is part of a 10-day semi-road trip in Washington. My mom, two kids, and I flew into Seattle. We stayed just outside Mt. Rainier National Park, in Seattle, and Olympic National Park. This will cover the Olympic National Park portion. Flights / Transportation: Roundtrip MCI to Seattle-Tacoma International using our Southwest Companion Passes and […]

We recently returned from an epic road trip through Arizona and Utah. Along the way, we stopped at Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon National Parks, tons of little state parks, and National Forest spots near Sedona, and on our way back to Las Vegas to catch our flight, we made a pit stop at the […]