Where Travel Hacking Has Taken Us in 2 Years
Episode 9 of the Unexpected Homeschoolers podcast, hosted by Candace Crompton, titled "Where Travel Hacking Has Taken Us in 2 Years " was published on January 23, 2026 and runs 14 minutes.
January 23, 2026 ·14m · Unexpected Homeschoolers
Summary
In this episode, Candace Crompton shares her journey into travel hacking, detailing how her family has managed to travel extensively using points and rewards. She discusses the strategies she employed to accumulate nearly a million points in a short time, the various trips they took, and the benefits of traveling as a homeschool family. Candace also highlights the importance of using resources like the Travel Freely app to maximize travel rewards and offers insights into future travel plans.IN THE EPISODE: Use the Travel Freely App to help manage credit cards and manage your points well - download here.Watch on YouTube HereSign up for my Substack newsletter recipe of the week Weekly recap https://unexpectedhomeschoolers.myflodesk.com/dontmissathing Travel hacking can significantly reduce travel costs for families.Accumulating points requires strategic planning and understanding of rewards programs.Using points for flights and accommodations can lead to almost free travel experiences.Traveling during off-peak times can maximize point value and savings.The Travel Freely app is a valuable tool for managing travel rewards.Family trips can be both fun and economical with the right strategies.Southwest Airlines offers great options for families traveling with kids.Traveling as a homeschool family provides flexibility in planning trips.Understanding the changes in credit card applications is crucial for maximizing points.Creating memorable family experiences through travel is a key benefit of travel hacking.travel hacking, family travel, points, Southwest Airlines, travel tips, budget travel, travel freely app, travel strategies, travel experiences, homeschooling
Episode Description
In this episode, Candace Crompton shares her journey into travel hacking, detailing how her family has managed to travel extensively using points and rewards. She discusses the strategies she employed to accumulate nearly a million points in a short time, the various trips they took, and the benefits of traveling as a homeschool family. Candace also highlights the importance of using resources like the Travel Freely app to maximize travel rewards and offers insights into future travel plans.
IN THE EPISODE:
- Use the Travel Freely App to help manage credit cards and manage your points well - download here.
- Watch on YouTube Here
- Sign up for my Substack newsletter
- recipe of the week
- Weekly recap
- https://unexpectedhomeschoolers.myflodesk.com/dontmissathing
- Travel hacking can significantly reduce travel costs for families.
- Accumulating points requires strategic planning and understanding of rewards programs.
- Using points for flights and accommodations can lead to almost free travel experiences.
- Traveling during off-peak times can maximize point value and savings.
- The Travel Freely app is a valuable tool for managing travel rewards.
- Family trips can be both fun and economical with the right strategies.
- Southwest Airlines offers great options for families traveling with kids.
- Traveling as a homeschool family provides flexibility in planning trips.
- Understanding the changes in credit card applications is crucial for maximizing points.
- Creating memorable family experiences through travel is a key benefit of travel hacking.
travel hacking, family travel, points, Southwest Airlines, travel tips, budget travel, travel freely app, travel strategies, travel experiences, homeschooling
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