House of Travel Hacks

Passport to 2026 : Travel Goals, Plans + Credit Card Updates

Today we’re kicking off 2026 by talking all things travel—where we’re hoping to go and how we’re strategizing to get there on points and miles! We’re breaking down our travel goals for the year ahead and the trips we’re already dreaming up (and maybe even booking!). Plus, we’re diving into a few credit card updates including a recommendation for a great beginner’s card for people new to points and miles with a limited time ELEVATED offer that literally ends in a few DAYS! Booked! Pueblo Bonito Golf Resort + Spa Cabo [https://www.pueblobonito.com/resorts/pacifica?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22906320368&gbraid=0AAAAADeO9O7lNXDNNh99qqjdAUHrsvL-D&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XiPsceukGFCYxzz1gwoAxt2TQnG_RhxHyZz4B3RkruWNS6DG3jQkjUaAiRZEALw_wcB] Grandview Resort and Lodge Nisswa, MN [https://www.grandviewlodge.com/packages?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21693489516&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Ua-1xRIn66vd-Vp1Ss40vAlaHs&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6Xj27Cs-4G3fOh1T7djKZ3-DEO3OR6M0hJiBs4jYNxlnT7nvGR4CwC8aApUdEALw_wcB] Booking: Grand Hyatt Scottsdale [https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/scott-grand-hyatt-scottsdale-resort] using World of Hyatt credit card [https://creditcards.chase.com/worldofhyatt/naepc?CELL=6D4C&jp_cmp=cc/Hyatt_Brand_Exact_Hyatt_SEM_US_NA_Standard_NA/sea/465134715489/World+of+Hyatt+Credit+Card&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=243765746&gbraid=0AAAAAD3FB7j-6nwxV_x9MgTZDEBvzS6eN&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XgUvmwjT6JRwnXBHmrz6VT2RXMQAO7BEfCtMeqy5lxm_0H_M37-pmcaAuZNEALw_wcB]earning 4x bonus points per $1 spent at Hyatt properties! Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay [https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/hnlkz-the-ritz-carlton-oahu-turtle-bay/overview/?nst=paid&cid=PAI_GLB0004YXF_GLE000BIME_GLF000OETI&ppc=ppc&pId=nancppc&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20507742910&gbraid=0AAAAACL4TLgRearmnzsrR6NDtz8VXznmj&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XiGzai1AXdzrak2VUla1R4CEXcTgUiz4tflfJKVZXMjw98vP_SQuFgaAjoEEALw_wcB] RECOMMENDED CARD FOR POINTS + MILES NEWBIES offer ends 1/15/26 [https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/freedom/CFDUnl0525?CELL=66MG&jp_cmp=cc/Freedom+Unlimited_Brand_Exact_Freedom_SEM_US_NA_Standard_Control/sea/153012606749/Chase+Freedom+Unlimited&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1247291&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=243067586&gbraid=0AAAAAD3FB7gXnI2uvVD67rDisJfF8cd-q&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XhVMskP8hwd9fHCLOi014rULF80iiYA38L_5hDvC3D5s5InVjLkyDAaAjtSEALw_wcB] Instagram: @House_of_travel_hacks [https://www.instagram.com/house_of_travel_hacks]

San Antonio Family Trip Breakdown: The Riverwalk, Saving Money on Rideshares, The Alamo & JW Marriott San Antonio on Points & Miles

San Antonio Texas with the kids on points and miles ! In this episode we are going to give you a rundown on traveling with sick kids, our take on visiting the historic Alamo - is it worth it to rent the audio tour and pay for museum tickets? The Riverwalk at night with kids, do or don't!? Ways to save money on ride share transportation and how our young ones ride safely without bringing bulky carseats. What specifically to request from your hotel before your stay to make sure your family gets some peace and quiet at night! The best pool for kids at the JW San Antonio Hill Country. TPC San Antonio golf course review from the Veteran's Golf Association Regional Championship. All of the family amenities + activities at the JW San Antonio Hill Country. *EARN $900 CASH BACK WITH THIS $0 ANNUAL FEE CARD [https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21w/G50EU7A3U9] *ELEVATED OFFER 125,000 DELTA MILES WITH THIS CARD [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/personal/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card?CORID=C~H~E~L~S~B~2~B~r~O-1758587489265-377957&GENCODE=349993302721085&XL=MIANS&extlink=US-MGM-MOBI_ACCOUNT-native-106-205937-K402%253A9980&ref=CHELSB2BrO&v=2] *SHOP OUR TRAVEL SEATBELT VESTS HERE no more traveling with carseats!!! [https://www.amazon.com/shop/golfminnesota/list/3Q713Q1OWDY2B?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_1P6RZ475KP6TW6QYTWHT]

Booking San Antonio, TX on Points & Miles as a Family of 5 with Airport Lounge Access!

UPDATE Since recording the Delta Skymiles Reserve Card [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/personal/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card?CORID=C~H~E~L~S~B~2~B~r~O-1757365966317-218540&GENCODE=349993302721085&XL=MIANS&extlink=US-MGM-MOBI_ACCOUNT-native-106-205937-K402%253A9980&ref=CHELSB2BrO&v=2] now has a limited time offer of 125,000 BONUS MILES!!!!!!** Offer Ends 10/29/25 In this episode I’m going to tell you how we booked a family trip to San Antonio for nearly free on points and miles for our family of 5. I’m going to walk you through exactly how we did that and the 2 credit cards we opened to make this trip nearly free! I’ll let you in on how our whole family got to enjoy two airport lounges the day we departed- where we were able to eat, drink and rent a private golf simulator bay all for free! * The 1 credit card we opened that covered our flights for a family of 5 and how to book award travel on Delta * That same credit card got us our first night at the St Anthony a luxury hotel collection in San Antonio FREE - how to redeem and book your $200 Delta stays credit * The 1 credit card that got us our 3 nights at the JW San Antonio Hill Country nearly FREE, a stay where the cash price would have been $1700 + * How we got our family of 5 into two airport lounges where we drank, ate and golfed for free while waiting for our flight! GET YOUR 125,000 DELTA MILES HERE with the Delta American Express Reserve [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/personal/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card?CORID=C~H~E~L~S~B~2~B~r~O-1757365966317-218540&GENCODE=349993302721085&XL=MIANS&extlink=US-MGM-MOBI_ACCOUNT-native-106-205937-K402%253A9980&ref=CHELSB2BrO&v=2] GET YOUR FAMILY AIRPORT LOUNGE ACCESS HERE with the Capital One Venture X [https://i.capitalone.com/JFBtMupSA] GET YOUR 3 FREE MARRIOTT HOTEL NIGHTS HERE with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless [https://www.referyourchasecard.com/252q/8GBWCMXSX1]