Making the Most of Family Travel with Points & Miles

December 18, 2024 01:14:57
Making the Most of Family Travel with Points & Miles
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Making the Most of Family Travel with Points & Miles

Dec 18 2024 | 01:14:57

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Show Notes

Traveling with kids doesn’t always mean sacrifice, especially when you know how to leverage points and miles for the whole family! In this episode, host Bryce is joined by seasoned family travelers Katie and Raya, who share their wealth of knowledge about navigating the world of points and miles with kids in tow.

Throughout the episode, Raya, Katie, and Bryce share essential tips and strategies for booking award flights for families, maximizing hotel redemptions, and preparing for long flights with kids. From tackling school schedules to managing car seat challenges, Katie and Raya break down practical advice to make family travel smoother and more enjoyable.

Hear about their highlight trips, upcoming plans, and how they strategically earn points to keep traveling as a family without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a parent looking to plan your next getaway or just starting your points journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your family travel game.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guests 00:38 Exciting Updates from 10xTravel 02:41 Meet Katie and Raya 05:03 Family Travel Tips and Strategies 08:20 Booking Award Flights for Families 19:05 Navigating School Schedules and Travel Planning 31:25 Repositioning Flights and Car Seat Challenges 37:04 Maximizing Hyatt Redemptions 38:03 Using Portals for Hotel Bookings 39:20 Exploring Airbnb Options 40:32 Family Travel Tips and Experiences 44:59 Highlight Trips and Upcoming Plans 54:34 Traveling with Kids: Tips and Tricks 01:00:35 Earning Points for Family Travel 01:06:17 Final Thoughts and Advice

Links and Resources from this Episode: How to take a family vacation using points and miles Take our free points and miles course Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today

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