Mixing Points and Cash Bookings to Gain Perks

Planning a family trip? In this episode, Bryce and Travis dive into the real challenges of traveling with kids, and how to use hotel loyalty programs to make it smoother (and cheaper). From Hyatt’s family plan rates to Hilton’s free breakfast perks, they reveal which brands actually deliver value for parents and which ones miss the mark.

You’ll learn how to:

• Maximize your hotel points for multi-room family stays
• Decide when to book suites vs. separate rooms
• Leverage Hilton’s family connecting room guarantee
• Find the best all-inclusive resorts that actually take points
• Stretch your points with smart Hilton and Hyatt strategies
• Balance hotel perks with real-world family needs

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter

01:20 Traveling with Kids: Challenges and Strategies

02:20 Hotel Pools: Separate or Shared?

06:21 Best Hotel Programs for Family Perks

06:25 Hyatt: Top Choice for Family Travelers

17:15 Hilton: Reliable Breakfast and Family-Friendly Options

21:39 Marriott: Mixed Bag for Family Travel

24:44 IHG: Holiday Inn and Family Travel

28:27 All-Inclusive Resorts: Options and Tips

29:28 Family-Friendly Resort Recommendations

30:15 Exploring International DoubleTree Properties

31:23 All-Inclusive Options with Major Brands

31:43 Hyatt Ziva: Top Choice for Family Resorts

34:20 Booking Tips for Family Travelers

35:05 Hilton's Family Connecting Room Guarantee

39:23 Luxury Hotel Partners and Perks

44:28 Choosing Between Hotels and Airbnbs

46:46 Maximizing Points for Family Travel

51:58 Listener Win Stories and Final Thoughts

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