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Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel

Raya & Duane
Family Travel
Travel Hacking
Shopping Portals
Points and Miles
American Airlines
Flying Blue
Air France
Business Class
Verizon
Paris
Japan Airlines
Meal Subscription Services
Business Credit Cards
Points & Miles
Travel Tips
Portland
Road Trips
Credit Cards
Rakuten
Hellofresh

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'v... more

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Elena Locus
Sister of Rhea and fellow traveler
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Raya
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • 2026 planning

    This has been one of my favorite episodes that you have done. Looking forward to hearing abt ur Gold endeavors.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ART7152
    United States2 months ago
  • While I respect your knowledge and education you provide on points and travel. Keep your political opinions and leanings to yourself. You are going to alienate a decent portion of your audience. Otherwise, your teachings on the subject of travel are helpful.

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    4
    Bevo
    United States2 months ago
  • Great travel podcast!

    I found this podcast while researching a family Japan trip and I am hooked! Raya and Duane are so relatable and funny and they give really thorough information. I learned a ton from them about Japan and now am listening to past episodes just because I love the show! Great job yall, keep it up!

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    5
    cctravel21
    United States3 months ago
  • Love listening to a real family travel!

    Love listening to Raya & Duane talk about real life travels with their family of 5! Love the ups and downs of travel that isn’t all business class and fancy hotels. Real travel for real people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa_Midori
    United States5 months ago
  • Authentic, relatable and occasionally funny

    I am also a mom who is spending more time trying to plan amazing family trips. I found the Travel party at five podcast when we were researching Barcelona. I really love the way that most of the podcast episodes feature a location and Raya and Duane's experience with their family at that location. They have been great at providing practical, realistic, and genuine stories of their experiences. Some podcasts come off as really polished and overly professional and overly exceptional and those can... more

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Loved how relatable and real they are; great for families juggling travel with kids.
Very practical and thorough tips on earning and using points.
The hosts feel authentic and down-to-earth, making complex topics accessible.

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Points and Miles Q&A - Ask Us Anything Episode!
Q: How many points do you have on average at any given time? And how many of those are transferable?
They outlined various point balances across different programs, noting that they often feel a sense of panic if their Chase points drop below 200,000.
Points and Miles Q&A - Ask Us Anything Episode!
Q: Do you only put business expenses on your business card?
They mentioned that they do not exclusively use their business card for business expenses; in fact, most charges are personal expenses, despite acknowledging some risk in doing so.
Points and Miles Q&A - Ask Us Anything Episode!
Q: Have you opened checking accounts with banks to increase personal slash business approval?
Raya explained that although she opened a Bank of America checking account to try to increase approval chances for a business card, it ultimately didn't work out for her.
Points and Miles Q&A - Ask Us Anything Episode!
Q: How did you prepare your kids for their first flight? And how old were they?
Raya shared that their first flight experiences involved lots of snacks, age-appropriate toys, and being prepared as a parent since preparation is key for a successful and stress-free journey.
Who Can Apply for Business Credit Cards?
Q: Do business cards show up on my credit report?
Normally, no. They usually do not report the account to personal credit bureaus.

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A practical, down-to-earth look at traveling with a family using points and miles. Episodes often center on family travel planning, earning and redeeming points, credit-card strategies, and real-world hotel and flight reviews. The hosts blend actionable tips with personal stories, focusing on how larger families can travel affordably without resorting to luxury-only experiences. A notable feature is their emphasis on transparency about fees, booking hurdles, and the realities of travel hacking for families, which makes the content relatable and useful for listeners navigating points-based trips.

What stands out is the duo's consistent focus on family travel, practical budgeting, and a willingness to share behind-the-scenes methods (shoppin... more

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