Travel Points & Miles 101

Travel Points & Miles 101

Is family travel getting too expensive to handle? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle (mama and SLP) deconstructs the world of credit card travel points and miles, showing you how to cut thousands of dollars off your vacation budget without turning it into a stressful second job. Learn the fundamental difference between flexible, transferable points and portal-only cards, and discover the best starter credit cards for families managing busy schedules and big grocery bills. Arielle also shares the exact real-life numbers behind how her family of five used points to fly from Milwaukee to Maui and stay at a luxury resort for under $2,000 total out-of-pocket. Best Starting Credit Cards: * Chase Sapphire Preferred [https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19w/6ZHGYHDECY] * Capital One Venture [https://i.capitalone.com/JhCgCreXc] * American Express Gold [https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/gold-card?ref=ARIELBmcie&xl=cp15] * Chase Freedom Unlimited [https://www.referyourchasecard.com/18a/W3847G2T3Y] → Read my full, detailed show notes with links to her favorite finds here [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/travel-points-miles-101/] Work with Arielle [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/curated-adventures/] for custom point itineraries Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod [https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithkidspod] Buy me a coffee [https://ko-fi.com/adventureswithkids] to support my work - thanks!

Barcelona & Madrid with Kids!

Let's go to Spain! Listen in to hear all about traveling to Barcelona and Madrid with a family of 4. My friend Sammy joins us to tell us how they picked Spain, found a hotel that allows a family of 4, and how she finds the best family-friendly spots for her family to soak up the history and culture and enjoy the delicious cuisine of Spain. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links to her favorite finds here [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/s1-e15-barcelona-madrid-with-kids/] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod [https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithkidspod] DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Want to be on a future episode and share your adventures? Message me on Instagram or email me at arielle@adventureswithkidspod.com Buy me a coffee [https://ko-fi.com/adventureswithkids] to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Great Smoky Mountains, Anakeesta, & Mammoth Caves Road Trip with Kids

Can a road trip with three kids actually be… fun? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle shares a detailed itinerary for a family road trip through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Discover how to maximize your travel budget using travel points and Chase/Amex offers, and learn the secret to keeping kids entertained for 7+ hours (hint: it's a wizard!). We recap our favorite stops including the mountaintop playgrounds of Anakeesta, the historic depths of Mammoth Caves National Park, and a meaningful visit to the Museum of the Cherokee People. Key topics covered: * How to get free National Park entry with the Every Kid Outdoors pass. * Tips for visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids. * The best travel toys and snacks for long car rides. * Using hotel points and credit card offers to save hundreds on your trip. * Dining recommendations from Lexington to Louisville (including a 9:00 PM Ethiopian food success!). Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country haul, grab your coffee and join us for tips on making travel with kids a true adventure. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod [https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithkidspod] DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee [https://ko-fi.com/adventureswithkids] to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Listen Again: School Breaks at Home with Kids

Spring break at home have you dreaming of your next trip? Let me help! Check out my itinerary planning services: https://adventureswithkidspod.com/curated-adventures/ [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/curated-adventures/] Not every school break needs to (or can!) involve flights, hotels, or a packed itinerary. In this episode, I'm sharing how we make winter break, spring break, or an unexpected stretch off school still feel memorable, fun, and adventure-filled. With a little intention (and very little money or prep), time at home can feel just as meaningful as a far-away trip. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/s1-e5-school-breaks-at-home-with-kids/] - including our favorite pipettes and fort clips! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Madison, WI with Kids - in 24 Hours!

In this episode, I'm sharing how our family turned a single free hotel night into a jam-packed, budget-friendly weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Whether you're testing the waters of family travel or just looking for a low-stakes spring break idea, the "mini-vacation" is perfect. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here [https://adventureswithkidspod.com/p/0afc3f1a-7bd7-4b7e-b03d-cf5dbc0d87a9/] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod [https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithkidspod] DM your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee [https://ko-fi.com/adventureswithkids] to support my work - thanks!