51. Family Fun in the Lone Star State: The Best Hotels and Resorts in Texas on Points and Miles

Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

Alex, Pam and Jess

Places & Travel, Education, Society & Culture, How To

4.9 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2023

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever thought about exploring the great state of Texas with your family, but weren't sure where to start or how to make the most of your points and miles? In this episode, we take you on a journey through some of Texas' best family-friendly hotels and resorts, and it's an adventure you won't want to miss.

Imagine relaxing in the rustic charm of Hyatt Lost Pines near Austin. This place is more than just a hotel – it's a family adventure waiting to happen. Think lazy rivers, water slides, and even nightly s'mores! If downtown Austin is calling your name, the Hyatt Regency offers the perfect base for city explorations. We share why this spot is a foodie's paradise for urban adventurers.

Then, we whisk you away to San Antonio, where the Hyatt Hill Country and Hyatt Regency on the Riverwalk offer vastly different yet equally amazing experiences. Imagine being steps away from the iconic Riverwalk or lounging in a newly remodeled resort with a lazy river.

Of course, we couldn't skip Dallas and Houston, where the Hyatt options cater to every kind of traveler. Whether you're after a staycation in the Woodlands or a cultural dive in downtown Dallas, we've got the scoop on where to stay and how to maximize those points for an unforgettable experience.

In this episode, we don't just list hotels – we dive into what makes each place special. From dining must-dos to family fun activities, we've covered it all. And we haven't forgotten the practicalities either. We talk points, hotel categories, and how to squeeze every ounce of value from your award travel efforts.

Join us in this episode as we explore the Lone Star State like true points and miles pros. Whether you're planning a family trip or just dreaming of one, we've got plenty of inspiration and tips to share!

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Episode Minute By Minute:

00:00 Introduction to today’s episode, all on family vacationing to Texas!
02:20 Alex gives her first impressions of her recent trip to Hyatt Lost Pines in Austin
05:23 Alex breaks down family fun things to do at the Lost Pines resort
08:32 Jess talks about her family's favorite thing about staying at Lost Pines
10:30 Jess gives her recommendations of where to stay in Austin
13:44 Jess talks about things to do and see throughout the Austin area
16:02 Jess talks about San Antonio as another vacation destination
17:40 They break down the Hyatt Hill Country in San Antonio
21:33 Jess gives other hotel recommendations in San Antonio
23:21 Activities and fun things to do while in San Antonio
25:05 Jess shares her favorite of the two resorts and which Texas city she prefers
27:01 Breakdown of Dallas as a family vacation destination and places to stay
31:48 Hotel recommendations in Houston and family friendly things to do
35:29 Jess gives a staycation option in the Houston area
38:10 Best time of year and fun things to do while in Houston
41:41 Magnolia Farms and how to navigate through all these locations in Texas

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0:00.0	You're listening to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, previously known as the Travel Hacking Mom Show.
0:05.8	Follow the links in the show notes to stay up to date with what the Travel Mom Squad has been up to.
0:10.5	Hey, y'all, ready to take on the Lone Star State with your family?
0:14.1	In today's episode, we're sharing some of our favorite family-friendly hotels and resorts we've stayed at in Texas using points.
0:22.9	Welcome to the Travel Hacking Mom Show.
0:25.0	We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage credit card welcome offers to get hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses for nearly free.
0:32.8	We've used credit card points and miles to take vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, the Maldives,
0:38.9	Italy, and so much more. And the best part? We each still have an 800 plus credit score. Imagine
0:44.6	being able to book a vacation without having to check your bank account. It's totally possible,
0:48.8	and we're here to show you how. Hey, I'm Alex. And I'm Jess. We are travel hacking moms.
0:55.7	So you can probably already tell that we are missing one of the moms today.
1:01.1	Pam is off jet setting somewhere.
1:04.8	We were joking that we can't even keep track of where she is.
1:07.8	She's actually on her way to Mexico.
1:09.9	So you are stuck with just Alex and I today,
1:12.8	but we have a really good episode in store. We are talking all about Texas on points. So as a native
1:20.8	Texan, I love using my points to explore my home state. There is no shortage of points options for hotels. And with major
1:30.7	cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, it's easy to find flight options using miles too, no matter
1:36.9	where you're flying from. Today we are going to cover Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston. And the hotels that we're going to talk about are hotels
1:48.0	that one or both of us have actually stayed at. There are thousands of hotel options with every
1:57.9	major brand in Texas, obviously second largest state in the country.
2:02.7	So no matter what kind of points you have, you're going to be able to find an option,
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