Family travel on points and miles
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.
Hilton Honors has been one of the favorite programs for families booking luxury hotels on points. But over the past year, members have felt the sting of another Hilton devaluation.
But like most programs, Hilton continues to adjust its award pricing, and 2025 brought some significant changes. If you’ve noticed your favorite Hilton hotels costing more Hilton Honors points than before, you’re not imagining it.
Flying long-haul with kids is always a balancing act between comfort and cost, which is why we are big fans of using points and miles. On our recent trip from Scotland back home to California, we flew British Airways Business Class (Club Suite) from Glasgow to London and then London to San Francisco.
Here’s my full British Airways Business Class review, covering how we booked with points, what the new Club Suite is really like, the food and service onboard, and whether I’d recommend it for families.
If you’ve been collecting Hilton Honors points, you might be wondering how to book a Hilton hotel with points and get the best possible value.
This comprehensive Hilton points booking guide will show you how to earn Hilton Honors points quickly, the exact step-by-step process to book a hotel stay with Hilton points, and how to maximize rewards with Hilton’s 5th Night Free benefit.
Whether you’re searching for the best value Hilton points redemption, planning a budget-friendly getaway, or aiming for a luxury stay at a Waldorf Astoria or Conrad without spending cash, these strategies will help you stretch your points further.
Traveling to France is a dream for many families, but booking flights can be expensive. The good news is that if you have points or miles, you can often secure great deals and book an award flight with Air France.
Whether you’re looking to visit Paris, explore the French countryside, or take a family trip to Europe, booking with points can make the trip much more affordable. In this detailed guide, we’ll show you how to book an Air France flight using points, specifically highlighting strategies that work best for families traveling with kids.