Miles For Family

Note: I’m traveling this week with limited access to internet. Responses to comments and emails will be delayed. By using miles and points from credit card bonuses, my family has flown on long-haul flights in Business, Premium Economy and Economy. While it’s hard to beat the luxury of business class, I’ve discovered that Premium Economy […]

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The past few years, my family has purchased an annual trip insurance policy. This is a policy that covers all of our trips for an entire year. We’re about to go on a cruise, and I just renewed my annual travel insurance policy. Why get trip insurance? The biggest reason I get trip insurance is […]

I woke up to some shocking news: Southwest Airlines will now start charging for baggage. No more free baggage! I know the rumors have been swirling about this for a while, but Southwest has always been adamant that it won’t charge for baggage. Well, things change. Changes at Southwest Airlines No More Free Baggage: For […]

Between my husband and me, we have almost 800,000 miles and points in various currencies (bank points, airline miles and hotel points). How did we get these miles, and what trips are we booking with them? Last week, I wrote about my stash of British Airways and Iberia Avios. This week, let’s do a deeper […]

My family relies on miles and points earned through credit card rewards to drastically reduce the price of our vacations. If you’re new to this hobby, read Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points. Currently, several credit cards have elevated sign-up bonuses. Before you apply for a card, see this post […]