Family travel on points and miles
The Isle of Skye was one of our favorite stops during our Scotland road trip with kids this summer. It has everything that makes a destination magical for families: dramatic landscapes, easy hikes, waterfalls, wildlife, and views that stopped our kids in their tracks.
If you’re planning a Scotland itinerary with kids, here are the things to do on the Isle of Skye!
The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare, also called the Atmos Companion Fare, is one of the most valuable ways families can save on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines flights. This benefit lets you book a second ticket for a fraction of the price, but the rules, pricing, and redemption terms can feel confusing.
This guide breaks down exactly how the Alaska Companion Fare works, how to earn it, how much you actually pay, and when it’s worth using.
Bora Bora on points and miles may sound impossible at first, but you can absolutely turn this bucket-list destination into an affordable French Polynesia trip.
By earning flexible credit card points, using the best airline transfer partners, and booking smartly with hotel loyalty programs, a trip to Bora Bora on points and miles becomes surprisingly doable. Planning our French Polynesia itinerary entirely on points was easier than we expected.
Visiting French Polynesia, especially Bora Bora, always felt like the kind of trip you dream about for years. In this Conrad Bora Bora Nui review, I’m sharing exactly what it was like to stay here as a family and whether this luxury resort truly lives up to the hype.
I’m walking through everything we experienced firsthand, from how we booked our stay on points to what the rooms, restaurants, beach, and amenities were really like. If you’re researching Conrad Bora Bora Nui and want honest, detailed insight before booking, this is exactly what I wish I had read.
Hilton Honors is making significant changes to how members earn elite status starting January 1, 2026. The benefits of each Hilton tier remain the same, but the qualification requirements will work differently under the new system.
This guide breaks down how you earn Hilton status today and how the new 2026 earning structure will work. It also outlines what each tier includes so you can easily understand what’s changing and how it may impact your future stays.
If you’re wondering how to visit French Polynesia with kids, you’re in for an unforgettable journey. From shallow, warm lagoons perfect for little swimmers to snorkeling tours with reef sharks, stingrays and manta rays, this destination truly works for families.
In this post, I’ll share our personal experience travelling to French Polynesia as a family of four. What worked, where we stayed, and how you can make the most of it with kids.
We recently flew Air Tahiti Nui business class from Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LAX) after our amazing trip to French Polynesia. This Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review shares how the overnight flight worked for our family of four.
This route between Tahiti and the U.S. West Coast is one of the most popular ways to return from French Polynesia, and we were curious to see how it compared to other long-haul flights. If you’re looking for what to expect on the Air Tahiti Nui PPT–LAX business class flight, here’s our full experience.
We began our UK road trip in Shakespeare’s backyard, choosing Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, as our first stop. In this Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa review, I’ll walk you through how we booked with points and our stay in the barn rooms.
From the historic setting to the peaceful countryside atmosphere, here’s what it was really like staying at Billesley Manor with kids, in terms of comfort, dining, and location.
If you’re planning a trip across Europe and wondering how to rent a car in Europe, you’re not alone. We’ve rented cars in Spain, the UK, and Turkiye, and each experience taught us something new about driving abroad, from navigating narrow roads to understanding local insurance rules.
Whether you’re planning a scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands or small-town hopping across southern Spain, here’s everything you need to know about renting a car in Europe.
During our summer trip to the U.K., we took a road trip from London to Portree in the Scottish Highlands and spent a few days in Edinburgh. We stayed at the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, a family-friendly hotel in Edinburgh Old Town, steps from the Royal Mile.
In this Hilton Edinburgh Carlton review, I’ll share how we booked our stay with Hilton Honors points, what it was like traveling as a family of four, and the top attractions in Edinburgh you can easily explore on foot.