3 Days in London on Points with Kids – Splitting up for Biz Class, a Heat Wave, + a Surprising Encounter!

We’re back from a break and sharing how our family of five tackles three sweaty days in London while using points and miles to make business class happen. We break down what worked, what flopped, and the small decisions that mattered most when traveling with kids in a heat wave. 

• taking a needed podcast hiatus and what it’s like recording at home with kids 
• the washer saga and why appliance research became a full-time hobby 
• booking six business class seats to London with points, plus the mistake that nearly derailed it 
• positioning flights to Dallas and using airport lounges to survive a long travel day 
• arriving in London and checking into Hyatt Regency London Churchill on points 
• dealing with the London heat wave and inconsistent hotel air conditioning 
• London highlights including Westminster Abbey, Borough Market, and Mercado Mayfair 
• why we would not repeat the Mad Hatter afternoon tea experience 
• Tower of London strategy, Beefeater tour tips, and prioritizing the Crown Jewels line 
• the wild coincidence of running into our kid’s teacher at the Tower of London 
• the Heathrow Express saved us after a confusing early-morning transit mess