Every time I step onto a flight that I paid for with points I wonder “why isn’t everyone doing this?”. Learn how to earn points and redeem them your first (nearly) free flight with miles and points in four easy steps.

Want to save money on that next Disney vacation? You can use points and miles to fly and stay free at Disney and even use miles to offset a large portion of the cost of Disney tickets! We used points to erase $1600 off our tickets!

The Southwest Companion Pass is the best 2-for-1 flight deal in travel. With the limited time 100k Southwest credit card bonus (ends Sept 17, 2025), earning it has never been easier. I’ll walk you step by step through how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass using credit card welcome bonuses, Rapid Rewards points, and smart timing so you can unlock nearly two full years of buy-one-get-one-free flights.

New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit. By using miles and points to offset the largest cost of travel (flights and hotels) our family has been able to make this bucket list trip come true on more than one occasion.

Planning your very first trip to Paris? Whether you’re dreaming of strolling along the Seine, taking in the Eiffel Tower at sunset, or wandering through world-famous museums, the City of Light has something magical for everyone. In this first-timer’s guide, I’m breaking down the must-see landmarks, neighborhoods you can’t miss, and insider tips to make the most of your Paris adventure. From iconic sights like the Louvre and Notre Dame to hidden gems where locals hang out, this guide will help you plan a trip that’s as unforgettable as Paris itself.

The number one key to success with traveling with credit card points is staying organized. To be able to sustain long term free travel you will be applying for a new credit card every one to three months when you first start out. This means you have to keep track of application dates, bonuses, annual fees, 5/24 status, etc.

If you’re looking for one of the cheapest ways to get to Europe on miles and points, look no further than Air France. For just 15k points each way, you can fly to Europe for just 30k points round trip. That’s half the award price that other airlines charge.

Chase Ultimate Rewards® points are some of the most valuable travel points you can earn. With multiple travel transfer partners like United Airlines, Southwest, British Air and hotels like Hyatt and IHG, the options for free travel are endless.

Guest post:

Having had our first baby three weeks before the pandemic started in 2020, travel was not a priority these last two years. But neither my husband nor I had ever been to New Orleans and though the humid, beignet & booze-laden stories you often hear of didn’t appeal to us, the culture, Jazz scene, and rich history certainly did! For our first post-pandemic, post-baby vacation, we chose to visit The Big Easy, here is our guide!