We just took a fun family spring training weekend to Phoenix and kept our out-of-pocket cost really low by mixing points, free night certificates, and a few cash expenses. Flights We rebooked our flights out of Colorado Springs instead of Denver, which ended up being a much easier option. For our outbound flight, we flew […]

When we started dreaming about taking our boys on a World War II-focused trip through Europe, I knew it would be an incredible experience, but I also knew it could get expensive fast. Between flights, trains, hotels, rental cars, and museum visits, a trip like this for a family of four could easily cost a […]

A Real-Life Story of Hawaii on Points, Hawaii Savings, and Smart Military Travel When most families picture Christmas in Hawaii, they imagine a dream trip that comes with a nightmare price tag. Flights alone can cost thousands. Hotels during peak holiday weeks routinely top $800–$1,200 per night. Add in rental cars, food, and activities, and Hawaii […]

It’s officially 2026, and that means one very exciting thing for points and miles lovers: 👉 You can no longer accidentally mess up earning the Southwest Companion Pass by hitting the spending requirement too early. That’s right—you can open a Southwest card and spend immediately without worrying about the timing. This makes right now one […]

Caroline, one of our Facebook Group members recently traveled to Florida to hit up some National Parks (Everglades, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas) and had some creative ways to cut down on the cost using a mix of credit card perks and military specific benefits. Read below to see how she did it: Tip: All National Parks […]

Theresa, a Facebook community member shares how she planned and booked a girls trip to Punta Cana (can we go!?) Brand new mom here, and I decided that I wanted to go on an amazing vacation with my bestie.  I told my hubby, and he said well I’d love to go turkey hunting too.  Ok, […]