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Azores with Kids: The Full São Miguel Guide

Season 2 Episode 5

How many days do you actually need in the Azores with kids, and is São Miguel worth the trip? This is the full São Miguel guide — flights and points,…

10 hours ago

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The Sapphire Saga: Why I'm Not Sorry for Spending $800 on a Credit Card Annual Fee

Season 2 Episode 4

Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve still worth its $795 annual fee after the 2025 overhaul — and what does the Chase Sapphire Preferred's new 4:3 Hyatt tr…

1 week ago

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Reflecting on Full-Time Family Travel, Nine Years Later

Season 2 Episode 3

Nine years ago this month, Melissa's family packed up the car and set off on what was supposed to be a one-year adventure — and turned into almost tw…

3 weeks ago

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London with Kids: What We Loved, What Surprised Us, and What We'll Do Differently Next Time

Season 2 Episode 2

Family travel to London with kids: what we loved, what surprised us, and what we'd do differently on our next trip

We just spent five days in London w…

4 weeks ago

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19 Perfect Fall Break Destinations for Families (Region by Region)

Season 2 Episode 1

Episode Description
My most popular article of the year — now an episode. A region-by-region fall break guide for families, plus four spots that didn'…

1 month ago

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Travel with kids for FREE? Yes please! (Replay)

Season 1 Episode 52

Our Trip Fell Apart (But Our Points Didn't) — Plus How to Travel for Free with Kids

A Southwest delay killed our Charleston beach trip — but because i…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia Recap: 24 Hours in the City of Brotherly Love

Season 1 Episode 51

Planning a weekend trip to Philadelphia? We spent 24 hours in the city using points for flights and a free hotel night, hitting Independence Hall, th…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Boston With Kids Recap: Taking a Bite of Beantown

Season 1 Episode 50

Boston with kids doesn't have to mean one long trip — after two separate weekend visits in the same year, here's what's worth doing, where to stay on…

2 months ago

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London vs. Azores Recap: A Kid's Take

Season 1 Episode 49

Wondering whether London or the Azores is the better pick for your next family trip? In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, my 12 year old takes …

2 months, 1 week ago

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The Ins and Outs of Unaccompanied Minor Travel

Season 1 Episode 48

Kids Flying Alone? Everything Parents Need to Know About Unaccompanied Minor Travel

Can kids fly alone — and how does it actually work? This episode c…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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