Travel Hacking for Beginners — Smarter Travel Starts Here

I help families and everyday travelers use points, miles, and cruise hacks to see more of the world for less.

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  • Our family in Italy thanks to Points and Miles Travel Smarter

    BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO POINTS AND MILES

    Learn the basics in plain English — no jargon, no overwhelm.

  • Glacier Bay National park - best card for cruising

    BEST CARD FOR CRUISING

    The card that helps you save on flights, hotels, and cruise travel.

  • My real points and mile adventures - Naples Italy

    MY REAL POINTS AND MILES ADVENTURES

    See the actual trips I’ve booked using points, miles, casino offers, and clever stacking — with simple breakdowns anyone can follow.

CRUISE SMARTER

  • Virgin Voyages

    Virgin Voyages

    Virgin Voyages: What to Know Before You Sail A friendly, first‑timer guide to everything that makes Virgin different — dining, shows, cabins, and what to expect onboard.

  • Princess Cruises

    Princess Cruises

    Princess Cruises: Dining, Tips & Secrets A practical, mom‑savvy look at Princess dining, entertainment, and the small things that make your cruise smoother.

  • Cruise Hub

    Cruise Hub: Your One‑Stop Cruise Resource

    Explore all my cruise guides in one place — ports, tips, dining, deals, ship reviews, and everything you need to plan smarter.

  • Cruise Ports

    Cruise Ports: What to Expect at Every Stop

    Your easy, beginner‑friendly guides to the most popular cruise ports — transportation, beaches, food, excursions, and what to know before you get off the ship.

TRAVEL WITH POINTS

A simple, beginner‑friendly way to start saving on flights, hotels, and family travel.

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    How Points & Miles Actually Work

    A simple, beginner‑friendly breakdown of how points turn into flights, hotels, and free travel — without the confusing jargon.

  • Earn Points on Everyday Spend like coffee

    Earn Points on Everyday Spending

    Easy ways to earn points from groceries, gas, Amazon, dining, and the purchases you already make.

  • Sipping bubbles on a cruise ship

    How We Book Free Flights & Hotels

    Real examples of how we use points to book flights and hotels for little to no cash — with simple step‑by‑step breakdowns.

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No Point Left behind author Julie davis

About Julie

Hi, I’m Julie — and I believe travel shouldn’t be expensive or confusing.

I started No Point Left Behind to help families and everyday travelers use points, miles, and cruise hacks to see more of the world for less. I share real trips, real strategies, and real wins — all explained in a simple, beginner‑friendly way.

Whether you want to cruise smarter, book free flights, or finally understand how points work, you’ll find everything you need here.

Let’s make your next trip your smartest one yet.