When you travel with your family, what will you eat? Do you envision delicious meals at the hottest new restaurants every night? Or would that wind up being endless loop of “sit down”, “eat your dinner”, and “stop poking your brother with a fork”? On the other hand, the idea of spending your travel dollars […]
Category: Saving Money
How to Use Travel Rewards (Imperfectly) for Normal People
Are you intimidated by airline miles and points? Does it seem like an overwhelming mess of rules, points, and redemptions? Do you want to use miles and points, but are afraid you’ll mess it up somehow and not do it right? Me too. I had known about miles and points for years, but I was […]
An Introduction to Airline Miles and Travel Points
Have you ever wondered how people travel for free (or not very much money) using airline miles or points? Does the idea intrigue, yet intimidate you? If so, read on. We’ll explore the topic and break it down into more manageable bits. How it works First, how does all of this work?. Originally, airlines had […]
Seven Tips for Saving Money on Your Family’s Trip to Paris
The City of Lights is an amazing city, and a favorite family destination. Paris isn’t known for being budget friendly, but smart strategies can help you stretch your travel dollars. We spent less than $1500 during our week in Paris using these tips. Rent an apartment Hotel rooms in Paris can be expensive. Adding to […]
Saving for Your First Trip
You’ve decided that you’re ready to make family travel a priority. Or maybe you haven’t quite decided yet, but you’re intrigued and want to learn more. Great! It’s time to start saving for your first trip. But what if your kids are young? Great! It’s time to start saving. But what if our schedule won’t […]