We get it: travel is expensive and when you're spending thousands just to buy your family the basics, saving up for a family vacation feels impossible.
And when you live in a small Midwestern city like Kansas City, it's even harder! Flights are expensive, travel days are long, and planning international trips makes your head spin.
After fifteen years of traveling from Kansas City to fun destinations in the U.S. and all around the world, we've learned so many tips and tricks to save on travel, confidently navigate travel days, and plan amazing, bucket list family trips for a fraction of the cost.
After fifteen years of traveling from Kansas City to fun destinations in the U.S. and all around the world, we've learned so many tips and tricks to save on travel, confidently navigate travel days, and plan amazing, bucket list family trips for a fraction of the cost.
The best points and cards for traveling out of KS and MO
All of our best insider tips for flying out of MCI Airport
Road trip ideas within eight hours of Kansas City
Detailed, destination-specific breakdowns of how we plan and book big international flights, hotel stays, and more
Tips for maximizing value on Southwest Airlines using the Companion Pass
And so much MORE!
The best points and cards for traveling out of Kansas City
All of our best insider tips for flying out of MCI Airport
Road trips and easy trip ideas within eight hours of Kansas City
Detailed breakdowns of how we plan and book big international flights, hotel stays, and more
Tips for maximizing value on Southwest Airlines using the Companion Pass
And so much MORE!
Confidently navigate travel days and enjoy free food and drinks in airport lounges
Book hotel stays in the Midwest and around the world around the world for $0
Easily book domestic and international flights for a fraction of the cost
Put your vacation budget toward unforgettable experiences and meals instead of lodging and flights
Make lifelong memories as a family without going into debt or breaking the bank
Confidently navigate travel days and enjoy free food and drinks in airport lounges
Book hotel stays in the Midwest and around the world around the world for $0
Easily book domestic and international flights for a fraction of the cost
Put your vacation budget toward unforgettable experiences and meals instead of lodging and flights
Make lifelong memories as a family without going into debt or breaking the bank
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Let's do this!
Absolutely! We do have a few pages that are specific to the Kansas City airport but so many of these tips are helpful for anyone flying out of smaller airports like St. Louis, Omaha, Wichita, Des Moines, OKC, etc. There is TONS of valuable information in this guide for anyone in the Miwdest!
SO much more! Our free guides introduce the basics of points and miles but this guide is about so much more! It breaks down our planning process and shows you everything we do to both save on travel and book our trips.
Sure, the internet has tons of great info out there! But your time is valuable and if you don't have the time or energy to read through hundreds of websites (especially ones that don't understand the challenges of traveling out of the Midwest), then this guide will have everything you need in one place!