Cami Sauder

Cami Sauder, a member of the Families Travel Free team, is a longtime traveler who aims to be away from home at least 1/3 of the year. She's mastered the art of using miles and points to save on flights and hotels and saved more than $16,000 on travel using points in the last year. She and her husband have a goal to see as many National Parks as possible.
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An aerial view of Tradewinds Island Grand Resort featuring a pool and beach.

TradeWinds Island Grand Resort St. Pete Beach: Why to Add This Florida Hotel to Your List

Looking for a fun Florida getaway that’s family friendly AND beautiful? Consider this gorgeous Florida resort on one of the...

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19 Incredible Things to Do in Hawaii [2025]

Southwest has made this little piece of paradise much more accessible to those of us who love to fly with...

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Rocky Mountain National Park: A lake surrounded by snowy mountains and trees.

The Ultimate Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park [2025]

When we began to plan posts on the National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park was the most visited among the...

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6 Awesome Hawaii Hotels We’ve Stayed In That You Can Book With Points

If you’ve booked your Southwest flight to Hawaii or are planning to, your next step will be to figure out...

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Trekking the national parks travel game.

9 Super Fun Travel Games for Families

You love to travel, that’s why you’re here! To learn about the world and travel vicariously while waiting for your...

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An aerial view of a beach in Dry Tortugas National Park with a boat docked in the water.

Dry Tortugas National Park: The Ultimate Guide [2025]

Are you, like me and my husband, trying to visit as many National Parks as possible, including some of the...

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Two sailboats in the Florida Keys at sunset.

21 Tropical Things to Do in the Florida Keys

Is a Florida Keys road trip on your bucket list? This stretch of highway is less than 200 miles long but...

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St. George Hotel Review & Tour: Aiden Best Western, St. George, Utah

An inside look at a hotel room at the Aiden Best Western St. George in St. George, Utah. See More:

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A sign for the best western along a road trip in Zion, Arizona.

46 | Best Western: A Perfect Choice for the Great American Road Trip

I recently returned from a Best Western Great American Road trip. The Best Western of yesteryear buried deep in the...

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YMCA of the Rockies: 30 Brilliant Reasons to Book a Stay

Have you read our Ultimate Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park and added this beautiful park to your bucket list?...

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A swimming pool at a motel in the desert.

Best Western Rewards Loyalty Program: Everything You Need to Know

The days of your mom’s Best Western have been kicked to the curb. Yes, they are LONG gone, so you...

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The Radcliffe Hotel.

Moab Hotel, Gravity Haus, Top Choice When Visiting Arches National Park

Want a small, luxurious boutique Moab hotel located in the heart of town just a few minutes from Arches National...

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