Family travel on points and miles
If you’re planning a UK family trip and want a mix of iconic London sights, medieval towns, castles, and dramatic Scottish landscapes, this 10-day England and Scotland road trip is one of the most rewarding routes you can do with kids.
This itinerary balances walkable cities, playground breaks, history, and outdoor adventure, without exhausting travel days.
Here’s exactly how our England and Scotland family road trip looked, what we did in each stop, and where we stayed.
Hyatt Milestone Rewards are the secret to turning standard hotel stays into high-end luxury vacations, especially when you are traveling with family.
Moving through the World of Hyatt program is about much more than just hitting Globalist status; it’s about the strategic choices you make starting at 20 nights. As someone who stays at Hyatt properties for 30+ days a year, I’ve learned that the “best” reward is the one that keeps your kids from sharing a double bed or gives you a quiet lounge for a morning coffee.
In this guide, we’ll dive into Hyatt Milestone rewards, compare Guest of Honor vs. Suite Upgrade Awards, and help you pick the right perks for your next family adventure.
We spent one night at the Hilton Hotel Tahiti during our trip to French Polynesia with kids, and if you’re flying from the U.S., you’ll probably need to do the same.
Here’s the thing: you can’t fly straight to Bora Bora or Moorea from the U.S. You’ll land first in Tahiti, at Faaʻa International Airport in Papeete, and depending on your arrival time, you may need to spend the night before continuing to the islands.
And in this Hilton Tahiti review, I’ll share exactly how it worked for us as a family of four, from check-in to the room, dining, and family-friendly amenities.
If you’re collecting points and miles for family travel, Marriott free night certificates can easily cover several hotel stays each year, sometimes without using any points.
Between credit card benefits, promotions, and loyalty perks, it’s possible to earn multiple free nights annually and redeem them at thousands of hotels worldwide.
Here’s exactly how to earn Marriott free night certificates and how to maximize them for the best value.
When people plan a trip to the UK, they usually talk about London or Edinburgh. But one city from our UK road trip completely surprised us, York.
Founded by the Romans, later ruled by Vikings, and still wrapped in medieval walls, York feels like stepping straight into a history book. It’s compact, incredibly walkable, and packed with just enough quirky experiences to keep kids entertained the entire time.
We only spent two days here, but it quickly became one of our favorite stops in England. If you’re visiting York with kids, here’s exactly how I’d spend 48 hours.
Most people assume that free hotel stays always require a huge stash of points. But over the past few years of traveling with my family, I’ve realized that some of the easiest “free” hotel nights actually come from credit card perks, annual credits, and free night certificates.
These strategies have helped us stay at hotels around the world without redeeming points, including our recent stays in Scotland and Mexico. Here are the main ways we do it.
Just like two years ago, we decided to spend a few days in Scottsdale, Arizona, in February. It’s close to San Francisco, and honestly, who doesn’t love giant cactuses? Last time we stayed at the Andaz Scottsdale, and this time we tried the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Scottsdale.
Did it live up to the hype? From the moment we arrived, with the desert sunset and sprawling pools, it was clear this property has big family-friendly energy.
One of my favorite Hilton offers is finally here and here is why you should apply for it. You can earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after opening a Hilton Honors Surpass Card and spending $3,000 in purchases within the first 6 months. The Free Night Reward is valid for one year from the date of issuance and can be redeemed at almost any Hilton property in the world!
Hyatt just announced a major update to the World of Hyatt award chart coming in May 2026, and this one is bigger than a regular annual category shuffle. And yes, you would wish that rumors about the Category 9 and 10 were true instead. Let’s see what we can expect in the world of Hyatt bookings in the next few months.
We just stayed at the brand new Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol in Mexico, and I want to share what it was like. Here is the detailed review, how to book this property on points, and how it stacks up against Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal and The Cape, a Thompson Hotel.
From check-in to the rooms, dining, and amenities, this guide will give you all the details you need to plan a stay at Park Hyatt Cabo.