This Is How We Do Trips
Welcome to This Is How We Do Trips! And yes, Montell Jordan is absolutely playing in the background. This is our family’s playbook for seeing the world without sacrificing every other financial goal. We’re talking points, miles, transfer partners, credit card strategies, and all the other levers that turn a “we can’t afford that” into a boarding pass. No trust funds, no travel influencer budgets — just a millenial-led, Black American family figuring out how to stack rewards, book smart, and actually get on the plane. Whether you’re just opening your first travel credit card or you’re deep in the transfer partner weeds, you’ll find something here. Pull up a seat, hit play on that playlist, and let’s get into it.
Cape Town with Kids on Points: Our Family’s South Africa Trip
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa Let me set the scene: it’s December 22nd. My husband and I, along with
Kruger Family Safari
Kruger National Park Safari with Kids: How Our Family Did the Bush on Points December 2023 | Travelers: 2 adults,
Travel More, For Less
Let us teach you how to leverage your everyday spending to earn points & miles. If you are strategic, you’ll find your points are currency that can save you thousands in cash on accommodations and/or flights.
Stay Inspired
Family travel does not have to be limiting! Check out our posts for inspo: from easy beach all-inclusives to safari in South Africa, city stays in the Big Apple or skiing Tahoe & Beaver Creek, we’ve got something for every type of family traveler.
Make It Happen
Dreams don’t book themselves. This is the nuts-and-bolts corner of the blog with trip recaps, booking walkthroughs, packing lists, and the honest “here’s what it actually cost us” breakdowns. Real trips, our real family, and real execution.