Traveling with your family can be a lot of fun, but let’s face it—airports can be overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with long lines, crowded terminals, and the chaos of last-minute flight changes. That’s where airport lounge access comes in. These exclusive spaces offer a peaceful retreat with comfortable seating, free snacks, Wi-Fi, and sometimes […]

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. […]

Are you looking for a fun and affordable way to explore the United States without breaking the bank? Well, look no further than the Midwest! With so much to offer, the Midwest is the perfect destination for a road trip adventure, and even better…pay for your hotel room with credit card points and miles.  One […]

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 […]

I am so excited to share Jess’s reader redemption story to Paris! She did a great job utilizing points to cover her hotels and airfare! Jess’s Story I went with my husband to Paris in the summer of 2022. It was our first international trip since pre-COVID, and we were celebrating our 15th engagement anniversary […]

Ellen sent me her reader success story, and it brought back so many of my own memories. My husband and I took our own trip to Napa in 2022 for his 40th birthday. You can read more about our redemption here. I loved hearing about Ellen’s trip and am so happy to share it with […]

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 […]

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 […]

When working with this family, we made ONE CHANGE to take their points and miles game to the next level. They were putting all their spending on a Southwest credit card. Yes, they were for sure racking up airline miles, but it wasn’t serving their needs to the fullest. Jen’s family opened a Chase Sapphire […]

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 […]