Travel Party of 5 Raya & Duane

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.Vespa Tour we did (or tried to do?) Tuscany Chianti Wine Tour - the incredible wine tour we talked aboutFollow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these points ...

In this episode of Travel Party of 5, we dive into the vibrant and diverse food scene of Portland, Oregon. Join us as we explore one of the coolest hotels in Portland, Oregon, starting with the stylish Hyatt Centric. This hotel offered a fantastic experience, even allowing me to check off another brand from my Hyatt bingo card. Situated in the heart of downtown, the Hyatt Centric is not only a convenient stay but also one of the coolest hotels in Portland, Oregon.While in Portland, I had the ...

In this episode, we dive into the world of business credit cards and explore who can qualify for them. You'll learn that you don’t need a big company to apply; even small side hustles can qualify you for a business credit card. We’ll cover the basic requirements, such as what qualifies as a business and what information you need to provide during the application process.We'll also discuss the benefits of having a business credit card, especially for earning more travel points and miles. Wheth...

Instagram for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! The card we mentioned with the elevated offer is this one. You can earn 75,000 bonus points with either Chase Sapphire® card:https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19n/NHJ5ONBRRSIn 2021 we legitimately spent $10,000 on a trip to Disney World. This was before we started seriously using points and miles, and we would do this SO differently today - this episode is all about contrasting our trip we paid cash for versus how we would save thousands of dollar...

Instagram for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US!In todays episode we are sharing ALL THINGS HYATT! World of Hyatt is our favorite hotel rewards program and in this episode you'll hear all the reasons why (there are quite a few!)From all the ways you can earn Hyatt points, plus how you can earn Hyatt free nights and other fun perks and upgrades. Tune in to gain insights into navigating the World of Hyatt rewards program and start earning points towards your next adventure!

Instagram page for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US!Today we're diving into the benefits of the Hilton Honors rewards program. If Hilton is your hotel of choice, learn how to make the most of your travels by pairing the right credit cards with Hilton Honors, earning points for every purchase.We'll share top credit card picks that seamlessly integrate with Hilton Honors, boosting your points and unlocking exclusive perks, as well as a few luxury properties we'd love to visit with Hilton poin...