Featuring: Simply Points Travel Founder & Family Travel Pro
💖 A Fun Intro to This Month’s Travel Hacker
I know there are tons of travel hackers floating around Facebook — but Chrissy’s posts stopped me mid‑scroll. She wasn’t just sharing credit card names or bragging about redemptions… she was sharing real experiences, the kind that make you think, “Oh yep, I could totally do that.”
And you know that’s my personal favorite.
I followed her immediately, and before long, we became full‑blown travel hacking friends. Chrissy is one of those genuinely nice humans who travels with her family, keeps it practical, and shares advice that anyone can relate to — whether you’re brand new to points or already deep in the game.
She’s smart, she’s generous, she’s relatable, and she’s exactly the kind of person I love spotlighting.
✈️ A Lifetime of Travel (Literally)
Chrissy grew up traveling the world thanks to her mom, who spent over 50 years as a flight attendant. Japan, China, Europe — these weren’t bucket‑list destinations; they were childhood memories.
But when she aged out of her free flight benefits? Reality hit fast.
Not traveling wasn’t an option.
So when she stumbled across something online about “traveling for free using points and miles,” she thought, Sounds too good to be true… but let’s try it.
Spoiler: It works. And years later, points and miles are the reason her family still travels constantly — without spending a fortune.
👨👩👧👦 Who She Travels With
Mostly her husband, Dave, and their three kids — a family of five who refuses to let airfare prices dictate their adventures. She also loves traveling with friends and extended family whenever she can.
🌍 Favorite Trip Booked With Points
One of her proudest redemptions? Flying all five family members to France and Belgium for just 150,000 Flying Blue miles.
Next up: Italy next summer, this time bringing the kids along to experience it together.
She and her husband also sneak away for short weekend trips using points — because parents deserve fun too.
💡 Travel Hacks She Swears By
Two big ones:
Transferable points are everything. She started with airline and hotel cards, but her earning didn’t take off until she learned how to transfer points from programs like Chase and Amex. transfer partners
Carry-on only… always. Even for 10‑day international trips, her family packs light. carry-on packing
🚀 Why She Started Simply Points Travel
A few years ago, her hours at her startup were cut. Friends and family had been telling her for years to teach people her travel hacking strategies… but she kept putting it off.
Then her son said, “You should start a business.”
That was the push she needed. And Simply Points Travel was born.
🛠️ What Makes Simply Points Travel Different
Chrissy isn’t just a travel hacker — she’s a techie. So she didn’t just create a blog. She built free interactive tools that make points and miles simple:
Transfer Partner Finder — See which airlines/hotels accept transfers from your credit card points.
Points & Miles Value Calculator — Decide whether to use points or pay cash.
Credit Card & Points Trackers — Keep everything organized in one place.
Her mission: take something confusing and make it simple.
🎓 Her Points & Miles Basic Training Course
Chrissy built the course she wished she had when she started.
It covers:
Credit card strategy
Loyalty programs
Transfer partners
Finding award flights
Booking travel with points
It’s designed for complete beginners and priced at just $19 to make it accessible.
Check out her Basic Training Course
🧳 What Readers Will Find on Her Blog
Simply Points Travel has grown beyond points and miles. She now shares practical travel tips like:
Packing for 10 days in a carry-on
Avoiding pickpockets
Traveling with medications
Renewing passports
Long-haul flight essentials
Destination guides
Packing lists
Travel planning resources
Her goal is simple: Help people travel more, spend less, and make the whole experience easier.
🌐 Where to Find Her
All her free tools, blog posts, packing resources, and Basic Training course live at: https://simplypointstravel.com
Follow Simply Points Travel on Facebook and Instagram for daily tips and tricks.
💛 A Big Thank You to Chrissy
A huge thanks to Chrissy for taking the time to let us get to know her better this month. She’s the real deal — generous, relatable, and full of practical tips that make travel hacking feel doable for everyone.
I already follow her (obviously), and I highly recommend you do too. She’s one of those creators who makes your feed better, smarter, and way more fun.
