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39. Roadtrip on Points: How Jess’s Family Road Tripped To Chicago
39. Roadtrip on Points: How Jess’s Family Road Tripped To Chicago
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Hey there, it's the Travel Hacking Moms—Alex, Jess, and Pam! Everyone has different preferences when it comes to travel. Some prefer the efficiency and speed of flights, while others enjoy the adventure and unpredictability of a road trip. Today is all about leveraging the art of travel hacking for road trips! Jess's recent journey is a perfect example. She and her family decided to drive from Houston to Chicago. More impressive is how Jess made the most of her points. She used them to stay at unique places like the Caption Hotel in Memphis, and didn't stop there. In Chicago, she managed to stay at the upscale Thompson, right in the heart of the city, again using her points. Chicago itself is a delight. Apart from its many attractions, what stands out is how easy it is to get around. The city's efficient public transportation means that even those who drive into the city (like Jess) can park their cars and move around without them. However, traveling, especially by road, comes with its set of challenges. For those with kids, keeping them entertained and comfortable is crucial. Alex offers some practical tips in this area. Hit play to learn about how your next roadtrip can be affordable and memorable! Whether you're up in the air or on the road, the adventure awaits. Happy hacking! :) Links: Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook Links For This Episode: How I Earned Two Free Nights by Paying My Taxes: https://travelhackingmom.com/how-i-earned-2-free-hyatt-nights-by-paying-my-taxes/ Caption Memphis Thompson Chicago Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown Spot The State Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What’s inside today’s episode! 02:38 Jess shares about her latest trip to Chicago! 05:22 Jess dishes on the Caption Hotel in Memphis 07:49 Jess stayed in downtown Chicago for the first four nights 09:08 Jess shares how to consolidate earned free night stays into one reservation 11:15 Jess breaks down how her and her husband earned free nights with Hyatt 14:15 Hyatt Place downtown is another great option for larger families 17:41 Jess and Alex breakdown all the great options for Hyatts in Chicago 22:22 Jess shares some family friendly things to do while in Chicago 28:12 Public parking is expensive downtown so utilize public transportation 30:59 Alex shares some road trip tips for large families with kids 32:36 Jess shares an app called Spot The State 34:47 Using points and miles on a family road trip can save you hundreds of dollars!
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (73)
1. Travel Hacking Basics: How We Got Started and You Can Too!: Welcome to the FIRST ever Travel Hacking Mom Show! We are Alex, Pam, and Jess! A trio of Moms who love to travel the world for nearly free, thanks to credit card points and miles. Now we are on a mission to help you and your family do the same!... by Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad