The Savvy Travel Moms | Family Budget Travel

If you’re not maximizing grocery and dining rewards, you’re missing out on free travel. In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we break down how to use credit card perks strategically to save money on groceries, dining, and everyday spending. If you are looking for the best credit cards for groceries and dining, ways to earn more travel points from everyday purchases, or simple strategi...

We keep talking about this card in our Disney episodes… so let’s break down exactly how to use it. In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we’re diving into how to earn and maximize Capital One miles, especially if you’ve been following along with our Disney series. If you’ve heard us mention this card as a must-have for saving money on Disney trips and wondered how it actually works, th...

You’ve probably been doing Disney all wrong… and it’s costing you time and money. In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we sit down with Chelsea from Pixie Point Gals to break down how Disney Vacation Club works and how families can use it to save money on Disney vacations. If you are planning a Disney World trip, researching Disney Vacation Club rentals, or looking for ways to make a...

Think you need a full week (and a huge budget) to make Disney worth it? Think again. In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, Michelle shares her quick trip to Orlando, including a one day visit to Walt Disney World and how she made it both affordable and manageable for her family. If you are planning a Disney World trip with kids, looking for quick Orlando getaway ideas, or want to learn...

Planning a Disneyland and Universal Studios trip with kids and wondering how to do it without overspending or feeling completely overwhelmed? In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we break down our spring break trip to Los Angeles, including Disneyland, California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood. If you are planning a Disneyland trip with kids, comparing Disneyland vs Disney...

If you want more travel without a bigger budget, this episode will change how you think about family travel. In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we sit down with Anna Haakenson to talk about how families can travel more while spending less using slow travel, strategic budgeting, and smarter planning. If you are looking for ways to afford family travel, stretch your travel budget, or...

Planning a family trip to Dallas and wondering what to do and how to save money? In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, Joy shares her Dallas family trip itinerary and exactly how she used points and miles to make this short getaway affordable. If you are looking for things to do in Dallas with kids, planning a weekend trip to Dallas, or want to learn how to use points and miles for fam...

Want to travel more with your family without overspending? In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we share practical ways to save money on family travel using simple strategies that make a big impact. We break down how families can take advantage of the National Park Pass for fourth graders, which provides free access to national parks across the United States. You’ll learn how to find...

In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we break down how to earn more points and miles without constantly opening new credit cards. If you’ve ever wondered how frequent travelers keep earning travel rewards year after year, this episode shares practical strategies for maximizing everyday spending to earn more points. We explain how to use airline dining programs, shopping portals, and e...

Hyatt just made a major change to how many points you need for free hotel stays. So what does it actually mean for your points and miles strategy? In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we break down the latest Hyatt award chart changes and what they mean for travelers who use World of Hyatt points for hotel stays. If you collect Hyatt points, transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt, o...

In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, Michelle shares what it was really like taking an RV road trip through Norway with kids. If you are planning a Norway family vacation, researching a camper van itinerary through the fjords, or wondering whether camping in Norway is worth it, this episode breaks it all down. We cover how she planned her Norway road trip, why she chose a camper van f...

In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we break down exactly how we save money on flights using points, miles, transfer bonuses, and strategic flight booking. If you are wondering how to book cheap flights, how to use credit card points for flights, or how to maximize airline miles for international travel, this episode walks you through the strategy step by step. We talk about the best...

In this episode, Joy shares a detailed recap of her family’s Harry Potter inspired trip to London, Scotland, and Ireland, including exactly how they planned this bucket list international adventure with kids. If you have ever dreamed of visiting real Harry Potter filming locations in the UK or taking your family on a magical literary-themed vacation, this episode walks you through what it is reall...

*There is a technical glitch about halfway through this episode. The conclusion of the podcast ended up in the middle of the episode during editing by accident. In this episode of the Savvy Travel Moms Podcast, we’re breaking down the 4 repeatable steps we use to score nearly free travel, again and again . If you’re new to points and miles or looking for a practical system to start saving thousand...

The podcast episode features a discussion between Joy and Michelle about their 2025 travel experiences. They reflect on the cost vs. value of their trips and share insights on using points and miles to save on travel expenses. Additionally, they discuss their plans for 2026 trips and the impact of points on making travel accessible. Takeaways Cost vs. value comparison Impact of points on making tr...

The first episode of the Savvy Travel Moms podcast introduces Michelle and Joy, two moms with different travel styles but the same savvy mindset. They share their origin stories, first redemption experiences, and discuss the differences in their travel styles. The episode also explores chaotic moments while traveling with kids, providing valuable insights and lessons learned. The conversation cove...