Travel is Possible—Even on Your Budget.
Think family travel is too pricey or overwhelming? Let me show you how to explore the world effortlessly and affordably!
Hi there! I’m Michelle! 🌟 We’re a Midwest family of four who sold our dream house to travel and explore this amazing world God has created. Before becoming mortgage-free, it took us three years to save for a one-week trip to Florida. We knew we wanted to travel more but didn’t know how to make it happen.
Enter points and miles—aka “travel hacking.” ✈️ We started with a Chase Sapphire Preferred card, earned 60,000 points, and booked our first hotel stays. We were hooked! In just our first year, we accumulated over 1 million points and have redeemed over $30,000 worth of travel since then.
Points and miles have been a game-changer for our family, and I want to help you experience the same freedom. You don’t have to be wealthy to take life-changing vacations with your loved ones. You just need to be financially responsible and know how to make your money work for you. Let me show you how!
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How To Travel For Free (Or Nearly Free!)
Curious about traveling without breaking the bank? Here's a brief introduction to points and miles, also known as travel hacking. If your family dreams of taking more affordable family vacations, this strategy is for you.
What Are Points and Miles?
Points and miles involve leveraging credit card sign-up bonuses to offset travel costs. By strategically using these rewards, you can significantly reduce or even eliminate expenses for flights, hotels, and more.
How to Get Started
To maximize your points and miles, focus on earning a
sign-up bonus (SUB). For example:
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card has a $95 annual fee but offers 60,000 points if you spend $4,000 within the first three months.
To meet the SUB, put every eligible expense on this card until you reach the spending requirement.
This is often the best first card to get, as it allows you to transfer points to various travel partners.
Whether your version of "cheap" travel means a weekend getaway or a dream family vacation, this strategy can work for everyone. Let’s start turning your travel dreams into reality!