Luxury family travel

Beautiful trips.
Kids included.

I help high-earning parents with young kids travel luxuriously through points, perks, and smart strategy — without giving up the life they built before children.

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Jes holding Apollo on the beach in Maui — The perspective

I used to travel to see the world. Now I get to share it with Apollo.

The way we travel

Points. Perks. Presence.

I’m Jes, a luxury family travel creator who’s explored 90 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

Before motherhood, travel was my identity. I built trips around every bit of PTO, a great points redemption, and any excuse to see more of the world. I worried becoming a mom would mean giving up that part of myself.

Then Apollo arrived, and we kept going. Our trips became slower, messier, and less predictable — but also more meaningful. Now I get to revisit places I love through his eyes, with beautiful stays and smart planning that give us more time to be together.

Jessica Liao, creator of The Suite Passport — Jes · The Suite Passport

Apollo exploring beside the turquoise lake at Laghi di Fusine in Italy

Meet my little travel companion

Apollo’s passport, already well loved.

We travel somewhere every month. From new countries to familiar favorites, I’m sharing the world with Apollo one trip at a time.

And our next adventure? Welcoming baby number two.

18
months old: 18
countries: 8
U.S. states: 51
flights

My travel philosophy

Worth the stay

Beautiful hotels, room to unwind, and the comforts that matter with kids.

Little travelers

Real trips with Apollo, planned around naps, snacks, and a little curiosity.

Smarter journeys

Better redemptions, thoughtful upgrades, and perks that give us more time together.

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Travel Notes

A little planning. A better trip.

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Jes in front of an apartment building on the cover of the family travel apps guide

Recommended apps · With young kids

10 App Recommendations for Easier Family Travel

Tracking the flight and the last nap. The apps I use for toddler routines, easier travel days, and airline and hotel perks.

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Points & perks

Credit cards in my wallet

The cards I reach for, plus my go-to debit card for cash abroad.

7 cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Why I love it

The Edit, travel insurance, and the flexibility to transfer points to United and Hyatt.

Earning rates & benefits

4x on flights and hotels booked directly
8x on eligible Chase Travel bookings
3x on dining; 1x on other purchases

American Express Platinum

Why I love it

Fine Hotels + Resorts, 5x on flights booked directly, Purchase Protection on eligible purchases, and my coupon book of perks.

Earning rates & benefits

5x on direct-airline or Amex Travel flights, up to $500,000 per calendar year
5x on prepaid hotels through Amex Travel
1x on other eligible purchases

American Express Gold

Why I love it

The card I reach for when we’re dining out or doing the grocery run.

Earning rates & benefits

4x at restaurants worldwide, up to $50,000 per calendar year, then 1x
4x at U.S. supermarkets, up to $25,000 per calendar year, then 1x
3x on direct-airline or Amex Travel flights; 5x on prepaid Amex Travel hotels
1x on other eligible purchases

Capital One Venture X

Why I love it

The $300 travel credit + 10,000 anniversary miles more than cover my annual fee when used. Easy 2x earning, plus shopping offers—my best was 45x.

Earning rates & benefits

2x on all other purchases
10x on hotels and rental cars through Capital One Travel
5x on flights and vacation rentals through Capital One Travel

Bilt Palladium

Why I love it

My card for daycare fees and earning points on rent or mortgage payments. Plus, 1:1 transfers to United, JAL, and Atmos Rewards.

Earning rates & benefits

2x on everyday eligible purchases
4x on hotels and 3x on flights through Bilt Travel
Housing-only option: up to 1.25x on housing, depending on everyday spending
Flexible Bilt Cash option: use Bilt Cash to unlock up to 1x on housing

United Quest

Why I love it

Cardmember award pricing and expanded Saver Award availability, without an annual spending requirement. Gateway can unlock these benefits after $10,000 in purchases in a calendar year.

Earning rates & benefits