The Southwest Companion Pass is still the best deal in family travel. One person flies, and their companion flies with them for just the taxes, starting at $5.60 each way. I earned mine through Southwest credit card welcome bonuses, and it has saved my family thousands of dollars on flights. But the strategy changed this […]

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There is a New York City girls’ trip that costs $800 per person before you even leave the airport. Flights, hotels, the whole thing adds up fast. This is not that version. Four of us flew from Kansas City to LaGuardia for $45 total. We checked into the Andaz 5th Avenue — one of the […]

Planning a Universal Studios trip with kids sounds exciting — until you start looking at flights. Between school schedules, limited flexibility, and Orlando airfare jumping up and down during peak travel times, flights are often the most stressful (and expensive) part of planning a Universal vacation for families. For us, getting to Orlando is usually […]

There’s a new transfer bonus available for a limited time! Through November 6, 2025, Chase is offering a 25% bonus when you transfer Ultimate Rewards® points to Southwest Rapid Rewards®. That means every 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards® points becomes 1,250 Southwest Rapid Rewards® points. Transfers generally process within one business day, though they can take […]

Before heading to Acadia National Park, spend a day or two soaking up the charm of Portland, Maine. This coastal city shines in fall with cobblestone streets, cozy coffee shops, and some of the best seafood in New England. From the iconic Portland Head Lighthouse to the food stalls and breweries downtown, Portland is the […]

Bar Harbor is the ultimate home base for exploring Acadia National Park. This charming seaside town blends cozy small-town energy with incredible access to hiking trails, lighthouses, and ocean views. Whether you’re walking the Bar Harbor Shore Path, watching the sunset from Cadillac Mountain, or eating popovers at Jordan Pond House, this 3-day Bar Harbor […]

The points and miles landscape is always shifting, and 2026 is bringing some of the biggest changes we have seen in years. Whether you are just getting started or have been maximizing rewards for a while, staying informed helps you adjust your strategy and keep traveling for far less than full price. Here is a […]

One of my favorite parts of this hobby? Helping my family travel like they deserve—without paying full price. My sister and her husband recently took a long weekend to Philadelphia, and thanks to smart points strategies, they paid just $22 total for flights and hotel. Here’s how they booked it—and what made it one of […]

For my husband’s 40th birthday, we decided to throw together a last-minute trip to Napa Valley—and wow, it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made! Napa is the perfect destination if you love great wine, delicious food, and scenic views. And the best part? I was able to use points and […]