Connected Family Travel

21/02/2024

Doing a little travel dreaming today and I wanna know...

Where would you go if all your expenses were covered?

06/07/2023

It's that time again. Time to activate your quarterly bonuses and adjust the cards you use to maximize the 5x bonuses this quarter.

Those who maximize these categories can earn a whopping 30k points per year PER CARD for just one sliver of their household expenses.

That can be enough for a round trip ticket to Europe!
Here are a few ways to maximize the categories this quarter to hit the $1500 spending cap for the 5x bonus.

Gift Cards - Buying gift cards for fuel purchases (or road trip snacks) after Sept 30 means 5x on fuel for the rest of the year. And don't forget, some convenience stores sell gift cards to other places as well.

Future Trips - Going to the Zoo, an Amusement Park (did someone say Mickey Mouse?), or a Sporting Event later this year? Try buying those tickets now for the point bonus. (check out the list of what is included in 'Live Entertainment').

Tap To Pay - With adding the digital wallet to the bonus, if you load your participating card to your wallet, you can use it for ANY purchase and get yourself 5x!

How About Another - It's possible to have more than one copy of this card and if you have a P2, they could have one too. Possible double or triple+ the amount you can earn.

Don't know if you have one of these cards or want to know how to get one? Comment "Freedom" or DM me and we'll chat!

And don't forget...make sure you have the cash to cover that future spending and pay your balance in full each month.

No amount of points is worth carrying a balance on a card.

23/05/2023

Simply change the card you use when you make a purchase, and you can go from earning a few bucks a month in cash back...

(or none at all)

To earning hundreds and even thousands of dollars worth in points each month

And the best part is, you don't have to change anything else

Keep reading and comment "WHICH CARD" in the comments for more details

If you're not earning the points and rewards you want to with your current rewards card, chances are you're making one of the following mistakes:

1) Not aligning your card(s) to your biggest purchase categories

2) You're spending this money anyway. You should be getting the most amount of points doing it!

3) Not taking advantage of bonus points for new sign ups (these are NOT a one-and-done affair)

4) Redeeming your points for cash back instead of using lucrative transfer partners. This can make your points worth 2-10x what cash back will give you.

5) Or maybe you're still using your debit card and not getting anything back. 😶

Join us for our next workshop where we'll dive into how to avoid these mistakes and how you can get your point earning potential on the right track.

Because the difference between a good strategy and a poor one is the difference between free flights to Europe and gift cards to Chilis.

And the best part is, this workshop is FREE!

By the end, you'll have the tools you need to make the flights or nights of your next vacation cost next to nothing and be ready to create more connections with your family and loved ones.

Life's too short to give away even one more of the 18 summers you have with the kids by missing out on the trip you really want to take them on.

Comment "WHICH CARD" below and I'll get you the details on how to get registered.

24/02/2023

*GlVEAWAY ALERT*... We snuck away to Disneyland to celebrate our 18th anniversary at their after-hours event. We Disneybounded as the quintessential Disney couple: Mickey & Minnie.

We've definitely got Disney on the brain!

So much so that we're hosting a workshop next week to help you learn how to do Disney more affordably. If you're a Disney fan and wanna know more, check it out here: https://sales.connectedfamilytravel.com/disney-done-differently/

In preparation for the workshop, we also wanna spread the Magic with a GlVEAWAY!

We're giving 2 $50 Disney gift cards!

To enter our Disney Done Differently Giveaway:

✅️ Comment with your favorite Disney couple
✅️ Join our Points2Disney Facebook group

Bonus Entries:
❤️ Like our new Instagram account
❤️ Share this post on your own social media & tag us so we can give you credit

*not affiliated or endorsed by Instagram. Must be 18 years or older to participate. We'll announce the winner in the workshop. Attendance is not required to win, but highly encouraged 😁

21/02/2023

22/01/2023

The best time to start was yesterday...the second best time is now!

One of the biggest misconceptions about the points and miles world is that you need to spend a lot or fly a million miles to earn free rewards.

That's why so many still haven't started.

But it's just not true. Flights anywhere in the world can be earned in just weeks.

And since you're gonna be spending 💰 anyway on things like groceries, utilities, phone, you might as well earn sweet rewards and

🤩EPIC TRIPS🤩

We're hosting a workshop this month to show you how

Wanna join us? Just comment EPIC and I'll send you the link to register!

Where will you go with your rewards?

05/08/2022

😆😆😆

Heads up: Not totally kid friendly but they won't hear it anyway

https://fb.watch/eImglRLryQ/

22/04/2022

I'm more in awe every day I step out and explore this beautiful world we call home. Time spent among nature and other humans is never time wasted!

I believe that when we travel, the value we place on the world and it's incredible beauty increases, but only when we slow down to take notice instead of rushing from place to place.

And every day I wrestle with the calculous weighing the individual and collective good that comes from travel like:

​A heightened desire to protect our beautiful spaces.

​An increased humanity and understanding of one another, despite our differences.

​Connection to the wonderful people we meet along the way.
..with the negative:

​Over crowding
​Climate Change
​Economic exploitation

But I think we travelers have a net positive effect. Getting out and seeing the world...the good and the bad...helps us all make better decisions.

It's when we stay home that we don't think outside of our confined existence.

I'd love to hear what you think!

20/04/2022

7 plane tickets and 4 airbnbs and PLENTY of points left over!

From hot springs to zip lining Costa Rica really has everything you need for a vacation to connect with your family and with the Earth...all with a stunning back drop which is second to none.

Our friends will be rafting, enjoying the beach and sunsets on the most stunning coastline anywhere, and enjoying tropical fruits that were hanging from a tree just hours before.

There's a reason Pura Vida is the motto of this transformative place!

And while our friends have some expenses for food and excursions, they had plenty of points for the whole family and all their accommodations.

And the best part for YOU is that one of the cards they used to earn those points has an extra special sign up bonus right now. (DM me for deets and a link if you'd like to help support us!)

So you too could take the family to connect on these tranquil lands and you could book it in just a few months time!

20/04/2022

Wanna know a secret?
Quarterly bonuses on cards are one of the TOP strategies to maximize your points earning from your everyday spend.

But it takes some finesse to make sure you get the most out of these opportunities.

Top 3 things to remember so you can win the quarterly bonus game and earn every last point:

1) ​Schedule your quarterly check-in and know what's coming (and we'll try and remind you with posts like this too!)

2) ​If you frequently max out the spending cap each quarter...look into getting multiple copies (totally ok with some cards)

3) ​Pay ahead where possible to fully utilize the spending cap.

Maximizing quarterly bonuses can mean up to 25,000 extra points per card, per year...which can be enough for a couple extra domestic flights....EVERY YEAR.
So while some might think it's not worth the extra work, I will take a couple of extra flights for just 10 minutes of work ANY DAY.

How do you maximize your quarterly bonuses?

28/03/2022

Announcing the Final Four Destinations for our March MAPness bracket!

Have you been following along with all the fun?

We're so excited that these awesome destinations to have made it through 4 rounds of voting!

And to be honest, a little surprised by some as well... how about you?

We decided to add another prize to the mix as well.

If you comment below what you think will be the winning destination from the final four, we'll pick a winner to send a little something from our list of favorite travel gear!

Stay tuned this week for more info about each destination and then join us Saturday for Round 5 and Monday for Round 6 - FINAL VOTING!!!

We can't wait to reveal the winner so we can show you how totally doable planning a trip with points can be for you!!

Join the workshop waitlist here: www.connectedfamilytravel.com/marchmapness

And don't forget to guess who you think will be the winner!!!

13/03/2022

Bracket time! It's Selection Sunday and guess what you're selecting: Our next trip destination!

Join us live today on INSTAGRAM for the scoop: we're talking prizes, schedules, destinations, and the crazy reason we're doing this in the first place.

But first, leave me a comment to let me know you'll be watching.

This is gonna be the funnest or stupidest thing we've ever done 😁

02/03/2022

Can we agree that free stuff is awesome?

Using rewards programs to travel for free is EVEN BETTER!

Swipe to find out which GOOD, BETTER, BEST approach is right for you.

Ready to start prioritizing travel and stop leaving your future vacations to chance?

Check out www.connectedfamilytravel.com/points-with-purpose

21/02/2022

How old were you when you found out there were 8 continents and not 7?

I'm slightly embarrassed to say I was Today Years Old

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210205-the-last-secrets-of-the-worlds-lost-continent?at_custom3=BBC+News&at_medium=custom7&at_custom2=facebook_page&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at_custom4=7F0FF20E-9317-11EC-B36E-4DAA96E8478F

It took scientists 375 years to discover the eighth continent of the world, which has been hiding in plain sight all along. But mysteries still remain.

17/02/2022

Points with a Purpose starts today! Want a sneek peak at what our students will be learning?

There's still a few spots left if you wanna join us tonight:

www.ConnectedFamilyTravel.com/points-with-purpose

17/02/2022

We met Kap on our Oahu trip in November and discovered he knows several of my cousins from years ago. We bought some of his artwork for our home.

If the Polynesian Cultural Center isn't on your list of things to see on the island of Oahu, we hope you'll give it a second thought. It's a great way to get a sampling of cultures in one day.

https://fb.watch/be7HDrKFvk/

16/02/2022

Who's up for a road trip?

The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town (South Africa) to Magadan (Russia). No need for planes or boats, there are bridges.
It's a 22,387 Kilometers and it takes 4,492 hours to travel.
It would be 187 days walking nonstop, or 561 days walking 8 hours a day.
Along the route, you pass through 17 countries, six time zones and all seasons of the year. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3LBqtzX

10/02/2022

Travel = Self-Care

It probably goes unsaid, but it's been a rough few years for many of us. After things had been shut down for a while, we were reminded why travel is so important to our mental health.

That's why we're so excited to share that we've been invited to speak at the Mental Health Awareness Summit that begins Thursday, February 10 and goes through Saturday, Feb 12.

We're speaking about the affects of travel on our mental health and family connectedness, as well as giving tips for what to do to keep the wanderlust alive, even when you aren't traveling.

At this free virtual summit, you'll get access to 20 presenters who've prepared their best techniques and tips to help you shake loose from the exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and lack of motivation that we've all been dealing with recently.

There's also a VIP option that has some incredible bonuses worth over $2,000 and a bonus live Q&A session with all the presenters on Sunday.

We hope you'll join us as we heal, learn, and grow together!

Join us here: amystephens.net/summit2022

disclaimer:
You shouldn’t rely on travel as a form of therapy. If you are feeling anxious or depressed and need help, you should talk to a mental health professional. They can help you find the right treatment.