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 […]
August 20, 2023
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 […]
July 22, 2023
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Pacific Northwest’s towering forests, misty beaches, and mountain peaks all in one trip — Olympic National Park delivers. My mom, my two kids, and I explored it as part of a 10-day semi–road trip through Washington, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We flew into Seattle, […]
July 21, 2023
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 […]
June 6, 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
In December, my family of four spent four unforgettable nights in New York City during the holiday season. From the nostalgic window displays at Macy’s Herald Square to the charming Christmas Markets scattered across Manhattan, NYC was bursting with festive cheer! Whether you’re planning your own NYC holiday trip or want to learn how to […]
February 9, 2023
Updated: December 2024 The Southwest Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (it does not include taxes and fees, which are $5.60 for one way in the US). But before I get into the Companion Pass, here are some awesome perks with […]
