Trip Reports Archives - Katie's Travel Tricks

Reader Success Story: New Zealand on Points for a Family

Editorial Team2025-03-21T13:43:14-05:00Trip Reports|

Hear how one reader used her points to save $4,700 on an epic roadtrip down the Pacific Coast Highway, including stops in SF, Carmel, and Disneyland!

Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen: Review, Itinerary & Tips

Jennifer McCue2024-03-01T23:34:05-06:00Family Travel Guides, Trip Reports|

Playa del Carmen is a family-friendly destination that packs a [...]

17 Nights In Japan {Family Itinerary and Tips}

Katie Holden2024-01-31T11:44:40-06:00Trip Reports|

Our family spent almost 3 weeks in Japan in November [...]

Family Success Story: Monterey Bay/San Francisco

Editorial Team2024-07-01T19:22:24-05:00Trip Reports|

Deanna and her family saved over $4500 on this trip by paying with points.

Family Success Story: Rome, Florence, & Venice

Editorial Team2024-07-01T19:19:40-05:00Trip Reports|

Thanks to @hannwoods9 for sharing her redemption to Venice, [...]

Southwest Companion Pass Success: Two Passes, Multiple Trips

Editorial Team2024-07-07T14:40:49-05:00Trip Reports|

Rachel and her family use two companion passes for multiple trips around the United States.

Family of 5: Puerto Rico Spring Break on Points

Katie Holden2024-07-07T15:17:06-05:00Redeeming Points, Trip Reports|

Erin and her family’s spring break included a trip to Puerto Rico. They were able to cover 7 hotel nights and all of their flights with points!

Family Success Story: First ever points trip, visiting Panama City Beach!

Editorial Team2024-07-05T14:34:52-05:00Trip Reports|

Thanks to Jenn McCue from @pointingthewaytomemories for sharing her first ever miles and points redemption! Her family traveled to Panama City, Florida.

Family Success Story: Spring Break

Editorial Team2025-02-14T07:01:32-06:00Trip Reports|

Lauren and her family spring break in Las Vegas and Palm Springs including a trip to Joshua Tree National Park and were able to cover 6 hotel nights and all of their flights with points!

Family of 5 Travel Success Story: Maui Vacation

Katie Holden2024-01-25T22:23:43-06:00Trip Reports|

Shenna and her family stayed for 7 nights in Maui in a two bedroom condo and were able to cover flights, the condo, and most of their rental car with points! Read on for all the details.