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Do you struggle to understand how people travel using points and miles from credit cards? It can be easy to waste a lot of time learning travel hacking on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing. Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free. We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, S ...
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The Nomadic Foodist Show is for the food and travel obsessed, helping people discover amazing food all around the world. Your host, Chris, has explored over 25 countries eating everything from world renowned Michelin 3-Star restaurants to delicious street food carts. Every week, Chris interviews food and travel experts getting insider tips about food recommendations, travel hacks, and cooking tips. Learn from those who’ve experienced the very best the world has to offer. Cut your planning in ...
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 All aboard for a journey through Arizona's hidden gem, the Verde Canyon! …
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 In this episode of the Travel Party of Five podcast, hosts Raya and Duane…
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In this episode, we’re revisiting one of the most valuable tools for frequent family travelers—the Southwest Companion Pass. If you've been wondering how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass, or you're looking to maximize your travel savings, this episode is for you. We share our personal experiences as a family of five, highlighting how earning th…
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Chase Sapphired Preferred - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) World of Hyatt Personal Card - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) All other best cards for October 2025 Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Want amazing family photos? Use our Flytographer Referral Link and Get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SHOOT! (Valid 10/1-10/31/2024. After that, it's $25 off your first shoot…
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Flytographer Referral Link - Get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SHOOT! (Valid 10/1-10/31/2024. After that, it's $25 off your first shoot). Chase Sapphired Preferred - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) World of Hyatt Personal Card - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) All other best cards for October 2025 Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Tune in to learn: How we used point…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Link: The Travel Freely app we use to keep track of all our cards (IT'S C…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we love for earning Hyat…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card welcome offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards - we use these points to book…
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GIVEAWAY WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AND NOTIFIED! Thank you all for the reviews, we appreciate it so so much. In today's episode we are sharing all the details of our Labor Day road trip to Huntington Beach, California! Our family stayed at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach for the first time on this trip. It's a category six hotel beloved by the p…
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Flytographer referral link - you can use our link to save $25 off your first booking! Thank you in advance for supporting our free content <3 This is the tripod we have for our cell phones - comes with a bluetooth shutter. Q&A Style episode today! We are answering questions like - What types of rooms do we book to make one hotel room work for a fam…
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Our Rakuten Referral Link - Use our link for an extra 10% cashback on top of current rates until 9/30/2024! Curious how to earn more points without opening yet another credit card? In our opinion, this is the best way to earn a lot of points, besides opening yet another credit card. ENTER: Shopping Portals! This is a full beginner's guide to shoppi…
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Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 **GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED** Details were: Giveaway ENDS 9/7/24! We raffled off ONE $50 gift card of your choosing (must be able to be sent via email). Ideas: Starbucks, Target, Southwest, Walmart, you name it. FOR A CHANCE TO WIN: Leave us a review on itunes, screenshot your review and email it to us at travelparty…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for our favorite points - we used these points to book our flight…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for our favorite points - we used these points to book our flight…
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Cardpointers MaxRewards Travel Freely Rocket Money Max My Point Point.me PointsYeah.com Ever felt overwhelmed by the world of credit card points and miles? Me too! It can be A LOT. Fortunately we've found some apps to help us manage this hobby and they've really made it super easy. This episode is all about getting yourself organized in the world o…
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All of our favorite cards and links are here: https://beacons.ai/travelpartyof5 We think road trips are the EASIEST way to get started using points and miles!!! It's so low risk and can have big rewards. If you've ever wondered how to make family road trips less stressful and more fun, this is for you. We're giving you all of our best tips for road…
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Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these points to book all our Hyatt hotels. And if you've already got one of the Chase Sapphire cards, you'll want to apply for these business cards, linked here. All other best cards (including the Capital One Venture and Venture X cards which you can use to eras…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford to travel more with all five of us. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Car…
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Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we use…
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Credit Cards we recommend Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Want to use credit card points and miles to visit Paris?!?!…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage new credit card offers to earn a lot of points and miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Card…
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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Vespa Tour we did (or tried to do?) Tuscany Chianti Wine Tour - the incredible wine tour we ta…
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In this episode of Travel Party of 5, we dive into the vibrant and diverse food scene of Portland, Oregon. Join us as we explore one of the coolest hotels in Portland, Oregon, starting with the stylish Hyatt Centric. This hotel offered a fantastic experience, even allowing me to check off another brand from my Hyatt bingo card. Situated in the hear…
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In this episode, we dive into the world of business credit cards and explore who can qualify for them. You'll learn that you don’t need a big company to apply; even small side hustles can qualify you for a business credit card. We’ll cover the basic requirements, such as what qualifies as a business and what information you need to provide during t…
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Instagram for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! The card we mentioned with the elevated offer is this one. You can earn 75,000 bonus points with either Chase Sapphire® card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19n/NHJ5ONBRRS In 2021 we legitimately spent $10,000 on a trip to Disney World. This was before we started seriously using points and miles, and…
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Instagram for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! In todays episode we are sharing ALL THINGS HYATT! World of Hyatt is our favorite hotel rewards program and in this episode you'll hear all the reasons why (there are quite a few!) From all the ways you can earn Hyatt points, plus how you can earn Hyatt free nights and other fun perks and upgrades. Tune …
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Instagram page for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! Today we're diving into the benefits of the Hilton Honors rewards program. If Hilton is your hotel of choice, learn how to make the most of your travels by pairing the right credit cards with Hilton Honors, earning points for every purchase. We'll share top credit card picks that seamlessly integrat…
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This episode is part 1 of a 4 part series covering the 4 major hotel rewards programs. This episode is all about IHG, including- How IHG points work, should you buy IHG points, how to keep them from expiring, and more. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.ihg.com/explore/national-parks The IHG card that we have currently is the premier perso…
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These are a few of our favorite cards. The points can be transferred from Chase to Southwest to book flights! Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve This is our favorite Hyatt card for Hyatt stays: World of Hyatt Chase Business Card The script we used to message Southwest to get our…
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Just a few of our favorite cards (we save most of these for Hyatt stays!) Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card https://www.experianboost.com is our favorite way to check our scores for free (NOT SPONSORED OR AFFILIATED!)…
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Part 2 of our Costa Rica Adventures! We share info about renting a car in Costa Rica, the second AirBnB we stayed at and the activities we did (links below). Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card AirBnB in La Fortuna - stay at the base of a volcan…
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Listen in to hear how we travel hacked flights to Costa Rica for our family of 5. We also share the AirBnB we stayed in and the tours we did (links below). Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card The AirBnB in Manuel Antonio/Quepos Mauro Beach and W…
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We've been taking kids on airplanes for the last ten years and we've practically got it down to a science. Tune in to this episode for our best tips and tricks for flying with kids to make your family's next flight as smooth and enjoyable as possible.Raya & Duane による
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These are the cards we have that earn us Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Hyatt points- Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode we share our experience visiting the Arizona Snowbowl. While it was only our second time ever skiing/sno…
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The cards we open to get points to transfer to Hyatt hotels to stay for $0 a night: Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode we share our experience in New York City during the most festive time of the year. Join us as we navigate the…
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Here are links to the cards we use to earn points to book hotels like the Hyatt Regency San Francisco or the Hotel Kabuki, both mentioned in this episode: Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve (best place to start if you're new!) World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode w…
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Instagram - @travel_partyof5 Everyone likes to share how amazing it is to travel but the reality, especially if traveling with kids, is often far from it. From backseat meltdowns to the serendipitous encounters that make it all worthwhile, we are sharing some stories that every parent can relate to but seldom hears in glossy travel brochures. We al…
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In this episode we are sharing all of our favorite Hyatts we've visited in San Diego, Oceanside, and Newport Beach. We are such big fans of Hyatt because of their incredible point redemptions compared to other hotel chains. We book all of our Hyatt stays using Chase Ultimate Reward points transferred directly to Hyatt. Here are some of our favorite…
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In this episode we are sharing all the details of our trip to Maui in March of 2023. Unfortunately in early August 2023, a series of wildfires broke out on the island of Maui. The wind-driven fires prompted evacuations, caused widespread damage, killing at least 100 people and leaving four persons missing in the town of Lahaina on Maui's northwest …
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In this episode, we dive into the questions we are most frequently asked about travel hacking. Ever wondered why more people aren't doing this? Worried about your credit? We've got the answers. We cover questions like- What to do if you get denied for a credit card? What if your credit score is too low? Will this ruin my credit? How far ahead do I …
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Join us as we share all about our recent kid-free getaway (and leveraged our Southwest Companion Pass) for a fun stay at the luxurious Beekman (A Thompson Hotel by Hyatt) in NYC. Indulge your taste buds with us as we explore iconic NYC eateries, including Los Tacos No. 1, VanLeeuwen Ice Cream, Joe's Pizza, Maison Pickle, Butter, and Essa Bagels. Fr…
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In this episode we share the exact credit cards we use that offer the coveted benefit of airport lounge access for our entire family of 5. This podcast is perfect for beginners, as we aim to demystify the process, clarify the advantages, and provide actionable steps to leverage cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, Americ…
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Happy New Year! Join us as we do a quick overview of all the trips we took in 2023, the places we visited, the cards we opened to get there and the points we earned over the course of a year. We also share our 2024 travel/status goals with lots of excitement for what's to come!Raya & Duane による
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Join us on an exciting family adventure through the nation's capital and beyond! In this podcast, we'll take you through the whirlwind journey of spending two action-packed days in Washington D.C. followed by two days in Harrisonburg, VA, with our kids. In Washington D.C., we'll delve into the heart of American history, exploring iconic landmarks, …
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In this episode, we break down the five crucial steps to kickstart your travel hacking journey. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a novice explorer, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to travel smarter, save money, and create unforgettable experiences. Tune in now and embark on a path to becoming a travel hacking pro. Your next adventur…
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Join us in this episode as we dive into the ultimate guide for navigating Disneyland as a family of five! From how we essentially got our tickets and hotel for free, to strategic planning for rides and attractions, we explore the top travel hacks that make your Disneyland adventure memorable and stress-free. Discover how to streamline your visit, m…
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In this episode, we spotlight a game-changing travel benefit that we think is a must for families of 5 or more: the Southwest Companion Pass. Join us as we explore how strategic utilization of credit card points can help families unlock this incredible perk, allowing them to travel more affordably together. We offer tailored advice and insights on …
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Mollie Reese is the founder and writer of Stay In Good Company, a podcast dedicated to mindful slow travel. Mollie traveled frequently for her job working long hours and never having the chance to enjoy a new destination. That's when Mollie decided to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of corporate life and set out on her own adventure. In…
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