Trip Report | St. Kitts
Sharing all the details about our stay at the beautiful Park Hyatt St. Kitts and how we leveraged credit card points and miles to save over $7,000!
Our 2024 Recap
Take a walk down memory lane, looking back at all of our family’s travels during 2024. And guess how much money we saved by using credit card points and miles!
Trip Report | Omni Bedford Springs
Read all about our romantic weekend away just before Thanksgiving at the beautiful and charming Omni Bedford Springs in Bedford, PA. If you’re looking for history, charm, and luxury, you would love it here.
How we booked roundtrip tickets to Europe for our family of 5 for under $1,000
Planning family trips to Europe can be expensive, but by leveraging credit card points and miles, I booked direct flights from Pittsburgh to London - and back home from Paris to Pittsburgh - for our family of five, for a total out-of-pocket cost of just $916. That’s $183.20 per person! Read on to learn exactly how I pulled this off!
All about Global Entry
Whether you’re navigating airports with young kids or just want to streamline your international travels, Global Entry is a really nice perk to have. Find out why you should consider applying now before the free increases in a few days!
When to Cancel a Credit Card
Wondering when (or if) you should cancel a credit card? In this week’s blog post, we’re breaking down exactly how we decide whether to keep, downgrade, or cancel a card once the annual fee hits. From evaluating card perks to understanding when downgrading makes sense, we’ve got you covered!
All About Inks (and another limited-time offer!)
All about Inks! The Chase Ink Business cards are our favorite card "family" around because they earn a boatload of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, our favorite points currency. Most offer a $0 annual fee, and none of them count toward your 5/24 status, making them incredibly valuable cards to have in your wallet. To sweeten the deal even further, Chase just announced a limited-time offer on their Chase Ink Unlimited card, which will earn you 90,000 points after spending $6,000 in 3 months. Read on to find out why you need to take advantage of this offer!
Why we love Hyatt hotels
Why do we seemingly always stay at Hyatt hotels? What's so great about Hyatt properties? We'll break it all down in this blog post. Hint: You can't beat the value for the points price!
Why the Chase Ink Business Preferred’s Limited Time Offer is a Game-Changer
Chase has raised the bar with a limited-time offer on their Ink Business Preferred card. Earn an unprecedented 120,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $8,000 in the first three months. Learn why this offer is so special, how to apply for it, and (the fun part) a few ideas for spending those points!
Trip Report | Disneyland, Los Angeles & Huntington Beach
Sharing all the details about our trip to Disneyland, Los Angeles and Huntington Beach and how we leveraged credit card points and miles to save nearly $14,000!
How we meet our minimum spends
One of the fundamental strategies in travel hacking is meeting the minimum spend requirements on new credit cards. Learn about the creative ways our family easily meets minimum spends month after month, without spending any extra money!
How to easily earn the Southwest companion pass
Learn all about the Southwest Companion Pass and why it’s probably the very best deal in award travel. Earning the Companion Pass is a cinch by leveraging credit card welcome bonuses. Read on to find out how we earn it year after year!
Qualifying for business credit cards
One of the key strategies of earning tons of points and miles is: business credit cards! If you are wondering how some people seemingly take endless vacations on points and miles, business cards are likely part of their strategy. Read on to find out how you can adopt this strategy too, even without a “traditional” business.
Why we love Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has long been a favorite among travelers - including Plan it Petersons! From their customer-friendly policies to their engaging company culture, Southwest generally provides an enjoyable and hassle-free flying experience. Learn the key reasons why our family loves Southwest so much.
Unlocking the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ultimate Reward points are like the holy grail in the award travel world - and you can never have too many. Learn what makes them so valuable, how to earn them, and our family’s favorite ways to redeem them.
Destinations on our award travel bucket list
If you’ve been thinking about jumping into the world of award travel but you still need a little nudge, allow us to inspire you with our bucket list of award travel destinations. One place is better than the next! Can you imagine booking all of these resorts for $0 just by transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards? Trust us, it’s possible!
Trip Report | Girls' Trip to Denver
Sharing all the details about a girls’ trip to Denver this past spring!
How our award travel journey began
Do you dream of traveling the world with your family without breaking the bank? Join us as we share how we got started with award travel. See how we manage to travel more often, spend less money, and enjoy tons of amazing experiences in the process - for almost free.
What about my credit score?
One of our most frequently asked questions is: If I open a bunch of credit cards, won’t my credit score be ruined? It won’t - your credit score will likely increase, in fact! Let us show you how.