How to easily earn the Southwest companion pass
Learn all about the Southwest Companion Pass and why it’s probably the very best deal in award travel. Earning the Companion Pass is a cinch by leveraging credit card welcome bonuses. Read on to find out how we earn it year after year!
Qualifying for business credit cards
One of the key strategies of earning tons of points and miles is: business credit cards! If you are wondering how some people seemingly take endless vacations on points and miles, business cards are likely part of their strategy. Read on to find out how you can adopt this strategy too, even without a “traditional” business.
Why we love Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has long been a favorite among travelers - including Plan it Petersons! From their customer-friendly policies to their engaging company culture, Southwest generally provides an enjoyable and hassle-free flying experience. Learn the key reasons why our family loves Southwest so much.
Unlocking the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ultimate Reward points are like the holy grail in the award travel world - and you can never have too many. Learn what makes them so valuable, how to earn them, and our family’s favorite ways to redeem them.
Destinations on our award travel bucket list
If you’ve been thinking about jumping into the world of award travel but you still need a little nudge, allow us to inspire you with our bucket list of award travel destinations. One place is better than the next! Can you imagine booking all of these resorts for $0 just by transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards? Trust us, it’s possible!
Trip Report | Girls' Trip to Denver
Sharing all the details about a girls’ trip to Denver this past spring!
How our award travel journey began
Do you dream of traveling the world with your family without breaking the bank? Join us as we share how we got started with award travel. See how we manage to travel more often, spend less money, and enjoy tons of amazing experiences in the process - for almost free.
What about my credit score?
One of our most frequently asked questions is: If I open a bunch of credit cards, won’t my credit score be ruined? It won’t - your credit score will likely increase, in fact! Let us show you how.
The value in paying annual fees
Do you think it’s crazy to pay an annual fee for the “privilege” of using a credit card? We used to think that too. Learn why it can actually make a lot of sense to pay annual fees (hint: you need to take advantage of the card benefits).
The magic of transferring points and miles
Learn how to transfer points and miles from the bank to travel partners for supersized value. Transferring points is the key to award travel!
How to request a welcome bonus match
What happens if you apply for a credit card, and shortly thereafter, the welcome bonus is increased? It’s bound to happen in the points and miles world. But don’t fret, you can request a match to the new increased offer. Keep reading to find out how!
Chase 5/24 Rule
Learn all about the Chase 5/24 rule and why it’s a fundamental element of our award travel game.
How We Book International Flights Using Points & Miles
Booking international award flights can certainly be overwhelming. Let us walk you through our strategy and show you our process!
Two-Player Mode
Learn about the beauty of two-player mode and why it’s such a critical part of our award travel strategy.
Trip Report | Palm Beach Gardens
Sharing our favorite things to do in Palm Beach Gardens, where our family has spent a lot of time over the years!
Award Travel Misconceptions
Learn about the most common award travel misconceptions and our responses to why they are just that: misconceptions!
Trip Report | Baha Mar
Sharing all the details about our luxurious getaway to Baha Mar in the Bahamas (what we did, where we ate, and what we spent in points and miles)!
Our Favorite Card
Read about our favorite card for beginner award travelers: the Chase Sapphire Preferred! Learn why it’s our favorite and why it makes sense for you to start by opening this card.