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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A full moon rising over Badlands National Park.

Badlands National Park: What to Do in 24 Hours

Badlands National Park in South Dakota is one national park that you can visit in a short amount of time,...

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How to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles Completing Online Surveys

Looking for a way to earn MORE miles and points for FREE travel? I want to share a way that...

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5 Things Retirees Need to Know About the Southwest Companion Pass

Wanting to travel more in retirement? Maybe you’re almost retired or maybe you’re already there. Either way, the Southwest Companion...

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34 Reasons to Visit YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch

Have you read my article about the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park? If so, you realize I’m a big...

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10 Fantastic Things to Do in Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida, is a great beach destination that is easy to reach from many US cities with tons...

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How I Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Points for Free Hyatt Stays

Did you know that the has a wide range of possible uses for its Chase Ultimate Rewards® points? While Lyn...

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Baker’s Cay Resort, a Florida Keys Haven Inspired by Nature

Is a Florida Keys vacation on your bucket list? Make the luxurious Baker’s Cay Resort, a Hilton Curio Collection property,...

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Cruise Packing List: Your Ultimate Guide

Do you have your cruise booked and it’s getting closer? Here’s a cruise packing list so you can make sure...

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The Grand Canyon's South Rim in Arizona.

Grand Canyon South Rim and North Rim: Your Ultimate Guide [2025]

A vast treasure in Arizona, the Grand Canyon South Rim (and its better half, the North Rim) is one of...

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Prive Revaux Review: These Sunglasses Relieve My Online Shopping Paralysis

The gray permacloud has lifted and the sun is finally back out in Indiana; it’s the perfect time to try...

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Bison grazing near a lake in Yellowstone National Park.

The Ultimate Guide to Yellowstone National Park [2025]

It seems everyone wants to go to Yellowstone National Park these days. The park has been experiencing record numbers of...

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: How Cami Uses It to Book Free Hyatt Stays

In this video, I share my favorite way to use the card_name: to book free hotel stays with Hyatt. See...

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