The Traveling Family Circus
Welcome to The Traveling Family Circus, your go-to podcast for stress-free family travel tips, budget-friendly vacation ideas, and must-know hacks for traveling with kids. Tune in each week for destination guides, packing tips, and real-life stories from a family of seven exploring the world together and making memories.
The Traveling Family Circus
Episode #2: Budget-Friendly Family Travel: How We Use Points and Miles to Travel for Nearly Free
What if your family’s next big adventure didn’t come with a big price tag? In this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I am spilling the tea on how my family of seven flies and stays for nearly free using credit card points and airline miles.
Whether you’re brand new to points and miles or just want to travel smarter as a big family, this episode breaks it down in mom-friendly, no-stress steps. You’ll learn:
✈️ Why points and miles are game-changing for large families
💳 How credit card sign-up bonuses really work (and what to watch out for)
🏨 The best beginner cards for budget-conscious families
📲 Tools to stay organized without spreadsheets or stress
🌴 Real examples of how we booked full vacations for $0 out of pocket
This isn’t about extreme couponing or complicated hacking—just practical, intentional strategies to stretch your travel budget and make unforgettable memories with your kids. Let's do this!
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SHOW NOTES: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode2
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Freebie: Family Vacations for Almost Free Guide
In-Depth Guide: Ultimate Family Travel Hacking Guide
Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon)
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