Planning a family trip? In this episode, Bryce and Travis dive into the real challenges of traveling with kids, and how to use hotel loyalty programs to make it smoother (and cheaper). From Hyatt’s family plan rates to Hilton’s free breakfast perks, they reveal which brands actually deliver value for parents and which ones miss the mark.   You’ll learn how to: Maximize your hotel points for multi-room family stays Decide when to book suites vs. separate rooms Leverage Hilton’s family connecting room guarantee Find the best all-inclusive resorts that actually take points Stretch your points with smart Hilton and Hyatt strategies Balance hotel perks with real-world family needs   In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 01:20 Traveling with Kids: Challenges and Strategies 02:20 Hotel Pools: Separate or Shared? 06:21 Best Hotel Programs for Family Perks 06:25 Hyatt: Top Choice for Family Travelers 17:15 Hilton: Reliable Breakfast and Family-Friendly Options 21:39 Marriott: Mixed Bag for Family Travel 24:44 IHG: Holiday Inn and Family Travel 28:27 All-Inclusive Resorts: Options and Tips 29:28 Family-Friendly Resort Recommendations 30:15 Exploring International DoubleTree Properties 31:23 All-Inclusive Options with Major Brands 31:43 Hyatt Ziva: Top Choice for Family Resorts 34:20 Booking Tips for Family Travelers 35:05 Hilton's Family Connecting Room Guarantee 39:23 Luxury Hotel Partners and Perks 44:28 Choosing Between Hotels and Airbnbs 46:46 Maximizing Points for Family Travel 51:58 Listener Win Stories and Final Thoughts   Links and Resources from this Episode: Take Our Free Points and Miles Course New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program Get free, personalized advice on choosing your next card 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Join us at an upcoming Meetup Make the most of family travel Check out the best destinations to book for family travel How to plan family trips using points and miles How to combine hotel points with friends and family       Stay Connected: Join our Community:   / 10xtravel Follow us on Instagram: / 10xtravelblog Watch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: / @10xtravel   Subscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.     Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.