Daily Archives: December 8, 2025

Strasbourg AirBnB (not sponsored, paid with our own money!)

Magical Christmas Markets of Europe (please note: we are not affiliated with this group in any way, and potentially it is run by a travel agency? Either way, lots of good info in there!)

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.

And make sure to follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5

In this episode we share how we turned a long-held bucket list into a family trip to Strasbourg’s Christmas markets. From market food to day trips in Alsace, we show how to plan, but also pivot if needed.

• Booking Air France business class for five with Flying Blue and kid discounts
• Managing points transfers, schedule changes, and positioning flights
• Lounge strategy at PHX, DEN, and JFK for sanity and savings
• Choosing a Strasbourg Airbnb near the tram for easy access
• What to eat and drink at the markets and how mug deposits work
• Handling crowds, rain days, and a restorative slow afternoon
• Day trip playbook for Colmar and Eguisheim with shuttle tips
• Why small-town markets feel calmer and more craft-forward
• Budgeting with cards and euros and when to reserve trains
• Key resources: Facebook groups, routes by train, and timing markets

We will be back next week with all about Germany.  Airbnb and the Magical Christmas Markets of Europe Facebook group linked above!