Family Guide to Almost Free Travel

by Leana Storts

I am a former tax professional, currently a stay-at-home mom. I belong to a small and a bit quirky community of travel hackers. Nothing illegal, I assure you! My family is middle class, and we are on a tight budget. Yet, we are able to afford trips to Europe and Hawaii, all with the help of frequent flyer miles and points. None of those miles were earned through flying. I have acquired them by signing up for credit card bonuses and taking advantage of varying lucrative promotions. In this...