In celebration of our 5th anniversary, join the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club at HALF OFF Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 ONLY at SecretsofaTravelJournalist.com/Club with code PODCAST50.

Join me for an insider’s journey to London as I share my favorite travel tips, hidden gems and even a few things I wish I’d done differently. In this episode, you’ll hear how I flew to London for (almost) free, where we stayed (and why it mattered), the must-see spots I recommend and how to get around the city stress-free — all from the perspective of a professional travel journalist.

From Big Ben to Oxford, Harry Potter to historic pubs, I’ll walk you through the highlights of our trip and the lessons learned along the way.

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Inside my exclusive Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club, I’m not only sharing my Fly Free and Stay Free Formulas, but I'm pulling back the curtain on 25+ years of insider travel know-how to help you fly smarter, score luxury perks and unlock unforgettable experiences.

👉 Grab your spot + start planning your smartest and most affordable trip yet: https://www.secretsofatraveljournalist.com/club

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In celebration of our 5th anniversary, join the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club at HALF OFF Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 ONLY at SecretsofaTravelJournalist.com/Club with code PODCAST50.

College visits, auditions, move-in weekends and campus drop-offs — they’re all part of the college journey… and they can get really expensive, really fast. But what if you didn’t have to stress about the cost?

In this episode, I share how I recently visited Notre Dame using points and stayed right on campus without spending a dime — plus how Club members like Heather, Amylee and Yolanda have used my system to fly their kids to and from college, tour campuses across the country and show up when it matters most — all without blowing their budget.

You’ll hear:

• How one mom booked 7 college audition trips using her Companion Pass
• Why flying kids home from college — even on short notice — can be stress-free
• How I used points to fly my son to UCLA for a summer program and internship
• A smart strategy to erase campus hotel costs using a Chase transfer bonus
• The emotional (and financial) payoff of having points ready when college travel calls

If college is anywhere on your family’s horizon, this is one of the smartest ways to use your miles — and I’ll show you how to make it happen.

👉 Ready to plan smarter travel for college and beyond? Join the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club:
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In celebration of our 5th anniversary, join the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club at HALF OFF Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 ONLY at SecretsofaTravelJournalist.com/Club with code PODCAST50.

Chase Sapphire Preferred is my FAVORITE Travel card — and right now, it’s offering a limited-time 100,000-point bonus (worth at least $1,250 in free travel) that ends May 15 at 9am ET. Thanks for using my personal affiliate link to support the podcast if you decide to apply for the card:
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But beyond the big bonus, this card quietly packs in some powerful perks that most people overlook.

In this episode, I’ll break down the lesser-known features that make this my #1 recommended travel card — including a $50 hotel credit, hidden travel protections, a way to “erase” any purchase with your points and more. Whether you already have the card or are thinking of applying before the offer ends Thursday at 9am ET, you’ll learn how to get the most value from every benefit it offers.

🎧 Tune in to find out:

• How to use the $50 hotel credit (most people forget this!)
• What Chase Pay Yourself Back REALLY is — and why it’s a game-changer
• Travel insurance protections that could save you thousands
• The overlooked bonuses you earn just for keeping the card

Thanks again for using my affiliate link to apply for this card to support the podcast & my small business: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/favorite-card

Got a question about it? Text it to me at 844-403-2263.

✨ Join me inside my Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club, where I’m pulling back the curtain on 25+ years of insider travel know-how to help you fly smarter, score luxury perks and unlock unforgettable experiences for less.

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✈️ Want even more travel tips? Visit SecretsofaTravelJournalist.com for guides, resources and insider advice.

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