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I had a realization the other day that we could stretch our points farther at the same kinds of hotels we were already booking as a family. We don’t necessarily have to book a fancy resort, and we still have a great time.
I had a realization the other day that we could stretch our points farther at the same kinds of hotels we were already booking as a family. We don’t necessarily have to book a fancy resort, and we still have a great time.
With free nights worth 85k, you’re suddenly able to book stays at Marriott’s highest-end resorts like the Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis!
Every year, I look forward to the Marriott free night certificates that come with some of my cards. With a 50k certificate, the options feel even bigger than the 35k certificates, especially since you can now add up to 15,000 points to stretch it into a 65k night. That little top-off opens the door to some incredible family stays.
I was curious one day and asked ChatGPT to round up the 100 most popular Marriott hotels on the internet. The list it gave me is pretty impressive. As a mom who leans on Marriott a lot for family travel, whether it’s soccer tournaments, Disney trips, or just finding a SpringHill Suites that fits all six of us, I can see why so many of these properties keep coming up in conversations.
At first glance, a 35k certificate might not sound like much, but it goes farther than you’d think, especially since you can now add up to 15,000 points and stretch it to a 50k stay. That little detail has opened up some incredible options for us over the years.
We’ve all been there, you’ve had a long flight and everyone is tired. Instead of getting the keys and leaving the airport, you hit the dreaded line at the rental counter. It’s moving slower than the DMV, yet the drop in your patience level is accelerating. Then you remember that I taught you how to skip the rental car line with your credit card perks, and the the beginning of your trip becomes a breeze instead of a burden.
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When that welcome bonus lands in your account, it feels exciting… until you start wondering, “Okay, but how do I actually use these points?”
I know it can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to help.
February 1, 2026 was a rough day for families who rely on airport lounges.
That’s when the Capital One Venture X and the Capital One Venture X Business changed their lounge access rules. What used to be one of the easiest ways for families to access airport lounges suddenly became much more complicated.
Last year, we took our very first family ski trip to Deer Valley on points. That’s how we made our first ski vacation with four kids not only possible, but affordable.
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Last year, we took our very first family ski trip to Deer Valley on points. That’s how we made our first ski vacation with four kids not only possible, but affordable.
