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Using Points and Miles for 2 Weeks in New Zealand for $9 in Lodging Cost
How we spent 12 nights half-way around the world for $9 in lodging costs We continued our trend of taking amazing family trips over...
Sean Cheyney
Mar 13


How earning hotel points can save thousands of dollars
While airline miles get the most attention, hotel nights can really add up when traveling as a family. As a family of 5, we require...
Sean Cheyney
Jul 6, 2023


How Can This Family of 5 Afford It?
2 weeks half-way around the world for less than $2000 in transportation and lodging After several epic family trips (like our Australia...
Sean Cheyney
Apr 17, 2022


How a Family of 5 Traveled to Australia for 2 Weeks for Less Than $700 in Travel Costs
The step-by-step approach we used to get more than $30,000 in free travel value. The Ordinary Travel Family consists of five travelers,...
Sean Cheyney
Apr 17, 2022


Why Miles and Points are Critical for Affordable Family Travel
For a family to travel anywhere can be expensive, and when you are a family of 5 or more, it can be downright prohibitive to take big...
Sean Cheyney
Apr 17, 2022
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