European Christmas Markets + Business Class Flights for FIVE! (Part 1: Strasbourg, France)

Strasbourg AirBnB (not sponsored, paid with our own money!)Magical Christmas Markets of Europe (please note: we are not affiliated with this group in any way, and potentially it is run by a travel agency? Either way, lots of good info in there!)Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.And make sure to follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5In this episode we share how we turned a long-held bucket list into a family trip to Strasbourg’s Christmas markets. From market food to day trips in Alsace, we show how to plan, but also pivot if needed.• Booking Air France business class for five with Flying Blue and kid discounts• Managing points transfers, schedule changes, and positioning flights• Lounge strategy at PHX, DEN, and JFK for sanity and savings• Choosing a Strasbourg Airbnb near the tram for easy access• What to eat and drink at the markets and how mug deposits work• Handling crowds, rain days, and a restorative slow afternoon• Day trip playbook for Colmar and Eguisheim with shuttle tips• Why small-town markets feel calmer and more craft-forward• Budgeting with cards and euros and when to reserve trains• Key resources: Facebook groups, routes by train, and timing marketsWe will be back next week with all about Germany.  Airbnb and the Magical Christmas Markets of Europe Facebook group linked above!