Family Travel on Points: Tips, Tricks and Tactics with Nick Reyes
#252: Chris and Nick share strategies to make family travel affordable and stress-free with points and miles. They cover how to find multiple award seats, book business class for families, and their best tips for traveling with kids, from managing jet lag and delays to finding family-friendly hotels, must-have travel gear, and more.
Nick Reyes is a writer at Frequent Miler and co-host of the Frequent Miler On The Air podcast. He is an avid traveler who's been to 60+ countries and loves collecting points and miles.
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Resources Mentioned
Nick Reyes: Frequent Miler | X | Podcast
- A $50,000+ family trip to Europe, booked with miles and points
- Kids in business class: Saving miles on child award tickets
- Guide to Airline Companion Tickets
- How to book Hyatt suites
- How to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham points
- Booking Cottages.com via Wyndham Rewards
- Nick’s 2025 casino status strategy for free cruises
Grand Hotel Victoria on Lake Como
Travel Strollers: Babyzen Yoyo | gb Pockit
ATH Podcast
- Ep #166: Best Award Search Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles
- Ep #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles
- Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
- Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:58) What People Get Wrong About Families Traveling Using Points
(02:53) Nick's Luxury Family Trip to Europe with Points
(06:30) Things to Consider When Booking Multiple Award Seats
(09:45) Booking Award Seats in Economy vs. Premium Economy
(13:55) Flying in Business Class with Kids
(17:55) Splitting Up the Family in Different Award Flights
(20:29) Buying Extra Economy Seats for More Space
(23:27) Prioritizing Sleep on International Flights
(28:43) Nick's Approach to Jet Lag
(30:47) Airline Discounts for Kids
(33:41) How Lap Infant Pricing Works
(36:36) The Best Airlines for Traveling with Kids
(39:08) Pooling Airline Miles with Children
(41:50) Leveraging Companion Passes/Fares for Family Travel
(45:06) Using Carry-On Vs. Checking Bags with Kids
(46:19) Accessories for Traveling with Young Kids
(50:28) Managing Delays and Other Irregularities When Traveling with Kids
(53:16) Why Lounge Access Is a Game Changer
(55:05) Fast Tracking Airport Entry with Kids
(57:11) Tactics Nick Uses to Book Hotels Internationally for His Family
(01:01:08) Booking Rooms with Points vs. Cash
(01:04:07) Emailing Your Hotel for an Upgrade
(01:05:44) Benefit of Having Kids Clubs at Hotels and Resorts
(01:07:53) Tips and Tricks to Book Vacation Rentals
(01:09:54) Transportation Tips When Traveling with Kids
(01:12:55) How Cruises Changed Nick's Travel Game
(01:17:31) Other Family Travel Tips & Tricks
(01:20:40) Planning Activities Around Your Kids' Interests
(01:23:07) Unusual Must-Haves for Trips with Kids
(01:25:22) Top Kid-Friendly Travel Destinations
(01:27:42) Where to Find Nick & His Work
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