Family travel on points and miles
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.
Last December, we visited Munich for the first time and stayed at Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, a Hyatt hotel. In this Andaz Munich review, I’m sharing details from our four-night stay. We booked the hotel on points, received a Junior Suite upgrade on arrival, and I’ll cover what to expect from the rooms, dining, and spa.
For our recent family trip to French Polynesia, we spent a few days in Moorea and stayed at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. We used the resort as our base for exploring the island and spent time enjoying the beach, lagoon, and on-site amenities. This Hilton Moorea review is based on our stay and covers the things you should know when visiting this property with kids.
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.
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.
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.
Family travel can get expensive quickly, especially when you’re booking larger rooms, resort activities, and dining for everyone. One of the best ways we’ve been able to save money (without sacrificing comfort or experiences) is by using points and miles.
Over the years, we’ve stayed at certain hotels that stand out as truly family-friendly while still being bookable with points. Here are 10 of our favorite family hotels to book with points in 2025.
If you’re planning a trip to Scotland and want a countryside escape that still feels luxurious, SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course in the Scottish Borders is a great choice. Part of Destination by Hyatt, this property mixes historic manor charm with a modern spa, golf course, cottages, and family-friendly amenities.
In this SCHLOSS Roxburghe hotel review, I’ll share how we booked our stay on Hyatt points, what the rooms are like, dining options, amenities, and what to do nearby with kids.
Hilton’s Free Night Reward Certificate is one of the most valuable perks you can earn from Hilton Honors credit cards.
Unlike other programs that cap certificates at certain categories, Hilton’s free night is valid at almost any Hilton property worldwide, if you can find standard room reward availability. That means you can use it for a stay in Hawaii or an all-inclusive villa in the Caribbean.
To help you decide where to use your certificate, here are 15 of the best Hilton hotels to redeem a Free Night Reward in 2026.