Family travel on points and miles
For our Christmas break, we traveled to Germany to visit the Christmas markets, flying Lufthansa business class from San Francisco (SFO) to Munich (MUC).
This Lufthansa Business Class review covers how we booked the flight using points, the Airbus A380 business class layout, lounge access, and the onboard dining and service. I’m also sharing our overall impressions of flying Lufthansa business class on this long transatlantic route.
If you have the American Express Platinum Card or are thinking about getting one, the hotel credit is one of the easiest ways to get real value back every year.
Now, when used strategically, the Amex Platinum hotel credit can cover luxury hotel stays, free breakfast, upgrades and on‑property credits, all while helping offset the annual fee.
In this guide, I’m breaking down exactly how the Amex Platinum $600 hotel credit works, how often you get it, which cards qualify, how to redeem it step by step and how to combine it with hotel loyalty programs like Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Flights to Japan can be expensive, especially if you’re traveling as a family. Round-trip economy fares often exceed $1,200, and business class seats can run $4,000 or more. But here’s the good news: with the right strategy, you can travel to Japan on points and miles for a fraction of the cost.
In this guide, we’ll cover the best ways to book flights to Japan on points and miles. You’ll also learn which credit card points transfer to each airline, and step-by-step instructions for transferring points and booking.