Raya & Duane

Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel

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Do you struggle to understand how people travel using points and miles from credit cards? It can be easy to waste a lot of time learning travel hacking on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing.   Let us pull back the curtain and show you how you can maximize money you're already spending to earn enough credit card points and miles to travel with your family for nearly free.  We've used credit card points and miles to take our family of 5 on trips to places like Costa Rica, San Diego, Disneyland, Oceanside, NYC, Washington DC, Hawaii, and next year we have already booked Par...

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Raya & Duane

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Society

Podcast website

travelpartyof5.com

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Chicago Athletic Association: A Hotel Review (And how we Manage Work Travel) 18.11.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 The Suite I stayed in (Founder's Suite) In this episode of Travel Party of Five , hosts Raya and Duane dive into a rev...

Booking a Trip to Japan on Points as a Family of 5 11.11.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 If you’re planning family travel to Japan, this episode is a must-listen! Join hosts Raya and Duane from Travel Party of Fi...

Visit Arizona: Ride With Us on the Verde Canyon Railroad! 04.11.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 All aboard for a journey through Arizona's hidden gem, the Verde Canyon! In this episode, join hosts Raya and Duane as...

Hyatt Regency Tamaya & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! 28.10.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 In this episode of the Travel Party of Five podcast, hosts Raya and Duane share all the details of their recent weekend get...

Replay: How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass 21.10.2024

In this episode, we’re revisiting one of the most valuable tools for frequent family travelers—the Southwest Companion Pass. If you've been wondering how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass, or you're looking to maximize your travel savings, this episode is for you. We share our  personal experiences as a family of five, highlighting how earning the Southwest Companion Pass has made a h...

Things to do in Kauai (with Young Kids! Part 2 of 2) 14.10.2024

Chase Sapphired Preferred - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) World of Hyatt Personal Card - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) All other best cards for October 2025 Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Want amazing family photos? Use our Flytographer Referral Link and Get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SHOOT! (Valid 10/1-10/31/2024. After that, it's $25 off your first shoot). Capt Andy's - the Na Pali Coast Boat...

Grand Hyatt Kauai - Booked on Points as a Family of 5! (Part 1 of 2) 07.10.2024

Flytographer Referral Link - Get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SHOOT! (Valid 10/1-10/31/2024. After that, it's $25 off your first shoot). Chase Sapphired Preferred - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) World of Hyatt Personal Card - ELEVATED OFFER (OCT 2025) All other best cards for October 2025 Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Tune in to learn: How we used points and miles to book flights and a stay at the...

How We've Earned 1 MILLION POINTS Already in 2024 (Without spending $1 Million Dollars) 30.09.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Link: The Travel Freely app we use to keep track of all our cards (IT'S COMPLETELY FREE!) Best Cards - September 2024...

Places to Visit in Arizona (& Where to Use Points): Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff 23.09.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we love for earning Hyatt points, and if you've already got one of th...

Visit Arizona: Where to Stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale Using Points! 16.09.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card welcome offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof 5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards   - we use these points to book all our Hyatt hotels. And if you've alrea...

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort - Review from a Family of 5! 09.09.2024

GIVEAWAY WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AND NOTIFIED! Thank you all for the reviews, we appreciate it so so much.  In today's episode we are sharing all the details of our Labor Day road trip to Huntington Beach, California! Our family stayed at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach for the first time on this trip. It's a category six hotel beloved by the points and miles community. Discover how...

Family Travel Q&A - How to know when your kids will appreciate a trip? And MORE! 02.09.2024

Flytographer referral link - you can use our link to save $25 off your first booking! Thank you in advance for supporting our free content <3 This is the tripod we have for our cell phones - comes with a bluetooth shutter. Q&A Style episode today! We are answering questions like - What types of rooms do we book to make one hotel room work for a family of 5?  Also, balancing family vacations...

Shopping Portals: How to Earn a TON of Points Without Opening More Credit Cards! 26.08.2024

Our Rakuten Referral Link  - Use our link for an extra 10% cashback on top of current rates until 9/30/2024! Curious how to earn more points without opening yet another credit card? In our opinion, this is the best way to earn a lot of points, besides opening yet another credit card.  ENTER: Shopping Portals!  This is a full beginner's guide to shopping portals and maximizing your points and...

Can You Rent a Car using Points? Our Best Tips for Affordable Car Rentals (& A GIVEAWAY!) 19.08.2024

Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 **GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED**   Details were: Giveaway ENDS 9/7/24! We raffled off ONE $50 gift card of your choosing (must be able to be sent via email). Ideas: Starbucks, Target, Southwest, Walmart, you name it.  FOR A CHANCE TO WIN: Leave us a review on itunes, screenshot your review and email it to us at travelpartyof5@gmail.com. That's it! I feel like your...

Kimpton Seafire: Couples Trip to Grand Cayman using Points! 12.08.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for our favorite points - we used these points to book our flights to Paris next year for all 5 of us!  And if you&...

Air France Business Class Review (& Why We Recommend AF for Families!) 05.08.2024

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles 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. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for our favorite points - we used these points to book our flights to Paris next year for all 5 of us!  And if you&...

Our Points & Miles Toolbox - How We Manage 20+ Credit Cards! 30.07.2024

Cardpointers MaxRewards Travel Freely Rocket Money Max My Point Point.me PointsYeah.com Ever felt overwhelmed by the world of credit card points and miles? Me too! It can be A LOT. Fortunately we've found some apps to help us manage this hobby and they've really made it super easy. This episode is all about getting yourself organized in the world of credit card points and miles. We are s...

Road Trip Tips - Your Guide to Roadtripping with Kids! 22.07.2024

All of our favorite cards and links are here: https://beacons.ai/travelpartyof5 We think road trips are the EASIEST way to get started using points and miles!!! It's so low risk and can have big rewards.  If you've ever wondered how to make family road trips less stressful and more fun, this is for you. We're giving you all of our best tips for road trips with kids. We even reveal w...

Family Trip to Yellowstone: The Road Trip That Isn't Happening (yet) 15.07.2024

Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these points to book all our Hyatt hotels. And if you've already got one of the Chase Sapphire cards, you'll want to apply for these business cards, linked here.  All other best cards (including the Capital One Venture and Venture X cards which you can use to erase travel expenses) are linked here! In...

Phoenix to San Diego for July 4th (Family Road Trip on Points!) 08.07.2024

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 to travel more with all five of us. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these poi...

Scottsdale Staycation (On Points and Miles!) 01.07.2024

  Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles 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. Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these points to book our hotel on this staycat...

3 Days in Paris on Points and Miles 24.06.2024

Credit Cards we recommend Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles 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. Want to use credit card points and miles to visit Paris?!?! In this episode, join us as we recount our recent...

The Amalfi Coast & Luxury Beach Clubs: 3 Days in Sorrento, Italy 17.06.2024

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 new credit card offers to earn a lot of points and miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these poin...

Vespa Mishaps and Wine Tours: 3 Days in Florence, Italy using Credit Card Points! 10.06.2024

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 about Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5...

Fun Restaurants and a Cool Hotel in Portand Oregon 03.06.2024

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 con...

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