Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel

By Raya & Duane

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Description

Do you struggle to understand how people travel using points and miles from credit cards? It can be easy to waste a lot of time learning travel hacking on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing.  

Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free. 

We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, San Diego, Disneyland, Oceanside, NYC, Washington DC, Hawaii, and next year we have already booked Paris, Spain and Japan! 

Using credit card points and miles (often called travel hacking) doesn't have to be overwhelming or take a ton of time, and we can show you how. 

Can you earn a lot of points and miles without opening up multiple credit cards? Only if you have a really high amount of spend each month. For people with larger families, opening new cards is the easiest and fastest way to earn enough points and miles to take a couple of really low cost (but not low budget) family vacations every year! 

If you want to learn ways to help you and your family travel more affordably using credit card points, this show is for you. 



Episode Date
Edinburgh, Scotland with Kids - Visiting 'Lallybroch', Edinburgh Castle, Alpine Coaster + More!
Sep 07, 2026
Isle of Skye + Ft William with Kids: Dinosaurs, Fairy Pools, Sheepdogs + More!
Aug 31, 2026
3 Days in London on Points with Kids - Splitting up for Biz Class, a Heat Wave, + a Surprising Encounter!
Aug 24, 2026
Midyear Check-in, a Brief Hiatus, & More Chase News?!?! (Alt Title: Go Home Chase, You're Drunk)
Jun 16, 2026
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach on Points + Hilton Credits!
Jun 08, 2026
My Fave List App, a Trip Planning Tool, + 10X Chase UR?!?!
Jun 01, 2026
Our Bilt Plan + Trip/Credit Score Updates!
May 25, 2026
A Couple's Anniversary Trip to Istanbul + Cappadocia on Points!
May 18, 2026
Points And Miles News You Can Use
May 11, 2026
Travel Insurance for Family Travel - Do you need it? Our personal claim experiences!
May 04, 2026
Points & Miles Meetups - The Upgrade You Didn't Know You Needed
Apr 27, 2026
A Check in: New Cards, + Spend & Trip Updates!
Apr 13, 2026
Thailand Pt 3: Park Hyatt Bangkok, Stacking FHR Credits + Points, & an ER Visit
Apr 06, 2026
Thailand Pt 2: Koh Samui On Points, Ang Thong National Marine Park, Big Buddha & More!
Mar 30, 2026
Thailand Pt 1: Phuket on Points, Dinso Resort + Edit Credits & an Elephant Sanctuary!
Mar 23, 2026
Four 2-card Combos That Supercharge Points for Families
Mar 16, 2026
A Few New Points & Miles Tools I've Been Using (+ More Biz Class Flights?!?!)
Mar 09, 2026
Hyatt: The Great Devaluation
Mar 02, 2026
Preparing for an International Trip with Kids - 2 Weeks out from Thailand!
Feb 23, 2026
Are we Raising Entitled Humans?!?! (How does Biz class & boujie Hotels affect kids?!)
Feb 16, 2026
Our 2026 Points and Miles Plan - With a new focus!
Feb 09, 2026
Would You Rather - Family Travel on Points Edition!
Feb 02, 2026
When "Free" Travel Isn't Really Free - Realistic Cash Back Options for Families!
Jan 26, 2026
AA Status Update & Bilt 2.0 - Are the new Bilt cards worth it for families?!?!
Jan 19, 2026
How We're Setting up for Success in 2026!
Jan 12, 2026
Our Best (& Worst!) of 2025 Travel!
Dec 22, 2025
Cologne, Germany on Points for Christmas Markets with kids!
Dec 15, 2025
European Christmas Markets + Business Class Flights for FIVE! (Part 1: Strasbourg, France)
Dec 08, 2025
Booking 2026 Travel on Points - Thailand, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy? (+ a few Travel Goals!)
Dec 01, 2025
Using Your Credit Card Credits to Give Back
Nov 24, 2025
Strategies We Used to Earn OVER 2 MILLION POINTS in 2025!!
Nov 17, 2025
Japan Q&A - Japanese Toilets, Cell Coverage, Bullet Train How To's, Metro Cards for Kids, & More!
Nov 10, 2025
Tokyo on Points & Miles with Kids - Part 2! (Shibuya Area!)
Nov 03, 2025
Kyoto, Japan on Points with Kids!
Oct 27, 2025
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea Using Points!
Oct 20, 2025
Tokyo on Points & Miles with Kids - Part 1!
Oct 13, 2025
Points and Miles Q&A - Ask Us Anything Episode!
Sep 29, 2025
Dallas, TX on Points - Texas BBQ, Six Flags Over Texas, and an NFL Game! (+ Our Family Bday Tradition!)
Sep 22, 2025
Making Family Travel Work with ADHD + Gifted Kids
Sep 15, 2025
Alaska vs Citi: Which New Premium Travel Card Is Right For Your Family?
Sep 08, 2025
Companion Pass Update - Maximizing Southwest's 100K Offers Before Time Runs Out (9/17!)
Sep 01, 2025
Travel Etiquette - Carry on Manners, When to Tip, & the "Rules" we Break!
Aug 25, 2025
Our "Die with Zero" Bucket Lists - The Points & Miles Version!
Aug 18, 2025
Credit Cards - Easily know when to Keep / Downgrade / Cancel
Aug 11, 2025
The Cape - #22 Best Hotel in the World is BOOKABLE ON POINTS! (Our Annual Couples Getaway sans kids!)
Aug 04, 2025
Who Gets Which Card? How we Manage 2-Player Mode!
Jul 21, 2025
The Seabird Resort: Using Hyatt Points for a Dreamy, Luxe Family Beach Stay
Jul 14, 2025
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells: A Family-Friendly Resort in the Palm Springs Area
Jul 07, 2025
Lake Tahoe on Points as a Family of 5 + a Full Review of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe!
Jun 30, 2025
BONUS: Chase Sapphire Reserve + Reserve Business: What You Need to Know About the New $795 Annual Fee Cards
Jun 23, 2025
Yosemite National Park with kids + Our Stay at Rush Creek Lodge!
Jun 23, 2025
Beyond Devaluations - The Honest Truth About Points & Miles in 2025 (A Rant?)
Jun 16, 2025
Scared to Pay for a Credit Card? How We're Managing $5,500 (!!) in Annual Fees
Jun 09, 2025
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa...and Water Park?! (Summer Staycation Series Part 2!)
Jun 02, 2025
The Reality of Opening 8 Credit Cards in 6 Months
May 26, 2025
Cancelling or Changing Award Travel in 2025
May 19, 2025
Phoenix Staycation: Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs (Summer Staycation Series Pt 1!)
May 12, 2025
Positioning Flights for Families – What You Need to Know!
May 05, 2025
1 Day in Chicago (On Points!)
Apr 28, 2025
Don't Sleep on Premium Economy!
Apr 21, 2025
Lessons Learned from 2 Weeks in Europe with Kids!
Apr 14, 2025
Madrid on Points and Miles, as a Family of 5!
Apr 07, 2025
Barcelona with Kids, Using Points and Miles!
Mar 31, 2025
Paris on Points as a Family of 5!
Mar 24, 2025
How We Booked 2 Weeks in Europe on Points as a Family of 5!
Mar 17, 2025
What's With all the Credit Card Denials?!?!?!
Mar 10, 2025
Trip Planning for Families: My Entire Process, Start to Finish!
Mar 05, 2025
Airline Alliances: Book Smarter, Not Harder
Feb 24, 2025
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale - The BEST Scottsdale Family Resort
Feb 17, 2025
Last Minute Spring Break Ideas in the US (with Points Availability!)
Feb 10, 2025
Discussing the Anxiety of Traveling (No Highlight Reel here!)
Feb 03, 2025
Montreal in...January?!?!
Jan 27, 2025
What's Coming in 2025 - Credit Card Strategies, Trips, & Life Updates!
Jan 20, 2025
The Best of 2024: Our Annual Travel Highlights!
Jan 13, 2025
Visit Arizona: The Polar Express & Bearizona in Williams, AZ
Dec 23, 2024
2024 Recap: 15 Credit Cards & 1.4 Million Points (Without Wrecking Our Credit Score!)
Dec 16, 2024
Hyatt Globalist Status: Do you need it?!?! (And how/why we got it!)
Dec 09, 2024
Andaz San Diego: Our first Globalist Stay!
Dec 02, 2024
Chicago Athletic Association: A Hotel Review (And how we Manage Work Travel)
Nov 18, 2024
Booking a Trip to Japan on Points as a Family of 5
Nov 11, 2024
Visit Arizona: Ride With Us on the Verde Canyon Railroad!
Nov 04, 2024
Hyatt Regency Tamaya & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!
Oct 28, 2024
Replay: How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass
Oct 21, 2024
Things to do in Kauai (with Young Kids! Part 2 of 2)
Oct 14, 2024
Grand Hyatt Kauai - Booked on Points as a Family of 5! (Part 1 of 2)
Oct 07, 2024
How We've Earned 1 MILLION POINTS Already in 2024 (Without spending $1 Million Dollars)
Sep 30, 2024
Places to Visit in Arizona (& Where to Use Points): Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff
Sep 23, 2024
Visit Arizona: Where to Stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale Using Points!
Sep 16, 2024
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort - Review from a Family of 5!
Sep 09, 2024
Family Travel Q&A - How to know when your kids will appreciate a trip? And MORE!
Sep 02, 2024
Shopping Portals: How to Earn a TON of Points Without Opening More Credit Cards!
Aug 26, 2024
Can You Rent a Car using Points? Our Best Tips for Affordable Car Rentals (& A GIVEAWAY!)
Aug 19, 2024
Kimpton Seafire: Couples Trip to Grand Cayman using Points!
Aug 12, 2024
Air France Business Class Review (& Why We Recommend AF for Families!)
Aug 05, 2024
Our Points & Miles Toolbox - How We Manage 20+ Credit Cards!
Jul 30, 2024
Road Trip Tips - Your Guide to Roadtripping with Kids!
Jul 22, 2024
Family Trip to Yellowstone: The Road Trip That Isn't Happening (yet)
Jul 15, 2024
Phoenix to San Diego for July 4th (Family Road Trip on Points!)
Jul 08, 2024
Scottsdale Staycation (On Points and Miles!)
Jul 01, 2024
3 Days in Paris on Points and Miles
Jun 24, 2024
The Amalfi Coast & Luxury Beach Clubs: 3 Days in Sorrento, Italy
Jun 17, 2024
Vespa Mishaps and Wine Tours: 3 Days in Florence, Italy using Credit Card Points!
Jun 10, 2024
Fun Restaurants and a Cool Hotel in Portand Oregon
Jun 03, 2024
Who Can Apply for Business Credit Cards?
May 27, 2024
How to Save THOUSANDS on Your Next Disney World Orlando Trip
May 20, 2024
Are Hyatt Points Worth It?
May 13, 2024
Are Hilton Honors Points Worth It?
May 06, 2024
Are Marriott Points Worth it?
Apr 29, 2024
Are IHG Points Worth it?
Apr 22, 2024
Can Families Sit Together on Southwest?
Apr 15, 2024
How Opening 10+ Credit Cards Last Year Affected Our Credit Scores
Apr 08, 2024
Costa Rica Adventures Part 2: La Fortuna
Apr 01, 2024
Costa Rica Adventures Part 1: Manuel Antonio
Mar 25, 2024
What you Need to Know Before Flying with Kids
Mar 18, 2024
Flagstaff, AZ: Skiing/Snowboarding for Beginners (Without a Lesson?!)
Mar 11, 2024
Christmas in the City: A Family Adventure in NYC with Kids
Mar 04, 2024
Touristy Things to do in San Francisco in one Weekend
Feb 26, 2024
Mishaps and Serendipity - Travel isn't always Glamorous
Feb 19, 2024
Best Hotels for Families in San Diego/Southern California (Hyatt's Version)
Feb 12, 2024
Can I Travel to Maui Now?
Feb 05, 2024
Travel Hacking Q&A for Beginners - Will This Hurt my Credit Score? Plus Our Trip Planning Strategies!
Jan 29, 2024
Fun Things to do for Couples in NYC
Jan 22, 2024
Credit Cards with Lounge Access: A Beginner's Guide to Airport Lounges
Jan 15, 2024
Our 2023 Travel Recap and 2024 Travel Goals
Jan 08, 2024
Exploring D.C. in 48 Hours: Kid-Friendly Adventures and Must-See Spots
Dec 26, 2023
5 First Steps to Kickstart Your Travel Hacking Journey
Dec 18, 2023
Unlocking the Magic: How to Travel Hack Disneyland
Dec 11, 2023
Flying Together: Maximizing the Southwest Companion Pass for Families of 5+
Dec 04, 2023
Welcome to our Podcast!
Nov 26, 2023