Learn how to travel for free with your family using points and miles! Get the details on travel hacking for beginners from busy mom Melissa, who's addicted to family travel on points.

Dreaming of taking your family to Hawaii, Europe, or Costa Rica without breaking the bank? In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, host Melissa breaks down exactly how to use credit card points and miles to cover flights and hotels for your entire family.

In this episode:

• Best starter credit cards for family travel (Chase Sapphire Preferred, Freedom Unlimited)
• How to find and book award flights using transfer partners
• Hotel strategies that work for families (Hyatt, IHG, vacation rentals)
• The Southwest Companion Pass secret (bring a family member for ~$6!)

Whether you're brand new to points and miles or ready to level up your strategy, this episode gives you actionable steps to start traveling more while spending less. Download your free ebook to jumpstart your journey today!

00:00 Introduction to Family Travel Unpacked

00:59 Challenges of Traveling with Family

01:55 Earning Points: The Basics

03:17 Maximizing Credit Card Benefits

07:10 Booking Flights with Points

14:40 Hotel Strategies for Families

17:50 Practical Tips for Traveling with Kids

19:20 Conclusion and Resources

Resources:

Chase Sapphire credit cards

Best Travel Credit Cards for Families

Southwest Companion Pass

Four Reasons I LOVE Award Travel

How to get discounted rental cars

Chase Freedom credit cards

Chase Ink Business credit cards

Capital One Venture X credit card

Hosted by Melissa Conn, founder of The Family Voyage, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and mom of two who proves family travel is achievable for everyone.

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