This is the All Inclusive African Safari bookable by points that we mention in this episode: JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge ..read more

This episode is part 1 of a 4 part series covering the 4 major hotel rewards programs. This episode is all about IHG, including- How IHG points work, should you buy IHG points, how to keep them from expiring, and more. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.ihg.com/explore/national-parks The IHG card that we have currently is the premier personal card:  https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210j/IL8FDEDXNQ Ever wondered how to elevate your travel experiences without breaking the bank? Join us as we share insider tips on maximizing IHG Rewards, from earning points to enjoying luxurious ..read more

These are a few of our favorite cards. The points can be transferred from Chase to Southwest to book flights! Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve This is our favorite Hyatt card for Hyatt stays: World of Hyatt Chase Business Card The script we used to message Southwest to get our vouchers:  Good morning, My family flew on [FLIGHT #] on [DATE]  from [AIRPORT] to [AIRPORT]. It was delayed by [INSERT TIME OF DELAY - MUST BE AT LEAST 1 HOUR]. This delay resulted in [REASON YOU WERE INCONVENIENCED BY THE DELAY].  ..read more

Just a few of our favorite cards (we save most of these for Hyatt stays!) Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card https://www.experianboost.com is our favorite way to check our scores for free (NOT SPONSORED OR AFFILIATED ..read more

Listen in to hear how we travel hacked flights to Costa Rica for our family of 5. We also share the AirBnB we stayed in and the tours we did (links below). Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cardsChase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire ReserveWorld of Hyatt Chase Business Card The AirBnB in Manuel Antonio/Quepos  Mauro Beach and Wildlife - Guided tour through Manuel Antonio National Park Chocolate and Coffee Tour ..read more

These are the cards we have that earn us Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Hyatt points- Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode we share our experience visiting the Arizona Snowbowl. While it was only our second time ever skiing/snowboarding, we had a blast. Next time we're going to take a lesson though!  We also enjoyed several great Flagstaff restaurants, including Fat Olives and a few others.  ..read more

Instagram - @travel_partyof5 Everyone likes to share how amazing it is to travel but the reality, especially if traveling with kids, is often far from it.  From backseat meltdowns to the serendipitous encounters that make it all worthwhile, we are sharing some stories that every parent can relate to but seldom hears in glossy travel brochures.  We also share a few really weird coincidences that have happened to us on past trips.  Get to know us a bit better and please send us an Instagram DM or email with your own crazy travel stories!  ..read more

In this episode we are sharing all of our favorite Hyatts we've visited in San Diego, Oceanside, and Newport Beach. We are such big fans of Hyatt because of their incredible point redemptions compared to other hotel chains. We book all of our Hyatt stays using Chase Ultimate Reward points transferred directly to Hyatt. Here are some of our favorite cards that earn Ultimate Rewards points: Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card From pool slides to breakfast buffets, and  fire pits to r ..read more

In this episode we are sharing all the details of our trip to Maui in March of 2023.  Unfortunately in early August 2023, a series of wildfires broke out on the island of Maui. The wind-driven fires prompted evacuations, caused widespread damage, killing at least 100 people and leaving four persons missing in the town of Lahaina on Maui's northwest coast. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Maui as they rebuild. Maui reopened for tourists on October 1st 2023, and because their economy relies so heavily on tourism, it seems to be recommended to visit. However, as we discuss in ..read more

In this episode, we dive into the questions we are most frequently asked about travel hacking.  Ever wondered why more people aren't doing this? Worried about your credit? We've got the answers.   We cover questions like- What to do if you get denied for a credit card?  What if your credit score is too low? Will this ruin my credit? How far ahead do I need to plan trips to make this work? Plus we explain our travel planning process and where we're at with upcoming trips (spoiler: we're already thinking about 2025, but it's ok if you're not ..read more