Podcast Episode 370: The Low-Cost Family Travel Secret No One Tells You About with Amber Paul
Ever feel like planning a family vacation is basically a cruel joke? Like, you’re over here clipping coupons, budgeting every snack, and telling the kids “no” to yet another $8 popsicle—and then you see someone’s family trip to Europe pop up on Instagram. How?! Airfare alone could drain your grocery budget for the next three months. If the idea of affording a vacation with flights, hotels, and actual fun feels out of reach, you’re not imagining it—travel is expensive. But what if there was a way to do it without breaking the bank (or your spirit)?
In this episode, we sit down with Amber Paul, a former assistant principal and everyday mom who has been mastering family travel using credit card points for over 11 years. Amber isn’t living off trust funds or influencer freebies—she and her husband started travel hacking when they were living on a teacher’s salary and putting a partner through grad school. Since then, they’ve taken their family on multiple international trips, flown in style, and stayed in some pretty swanky spots… all by playing the points game smartly. And yes, she breaks it down in a way that makes it actually doable (even if your current credit card is the one you opened at Express in 2003).
If you’re tired of watching travel dreams get buried under bills, this episode is your secret weapon. You’ll learn how to use the spending you already do—groceries, gym memberships, soccer fees—to earn serious travel perks. Amber shares what cards to open, how to avoid credit score disasters, and the sneaky way to get luxury perks without luxury prices.
Affordable family travel is possible—and it starts right here. Don’t miss this episode!
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- The myths that air travel is only for the wealthy
- How you can use credit card points to fund family vacations
- The inside tips you need to know (you don’t have to be an expert)
- Why timing & strategy are so important
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