A Paris Birthday Dream: How I Took My Daughter to France Using Points & Miles
There are moments in motherhood that feel like they belong in a storybook—the kind you wish you could bottle up forever. For me, one of those moments was watching my daughter turn ten… beneath the sparkling lights of Paris.
And the best part? It was all made possible with points and miles.
From Chicago to Paris in Business Class
If you’ve ever thought international business class was out of reach, I’m here to tell you—it’s not.
Using 70,000 points each, I booked us business class flights from Chicago to Paris using Aeroplan miles, flying Lufthansa. What could have been a long, exhausting journey turned into part of the adventure itself.
And before we even boarded? The Polaris Lounge at O’Hare, which was AMAZING.
✨ Our Paris Home: A Room with an Eiffel Tower View
We stayed four nights at the Hyatt Regency in Paris—and this is where the magic really settled in.
An Eiffel Tower view.
For 23,000 points a night. I transferred my Chase points to Hyatt.
🥐 Wandering, Wondering, and Soaking It All In
We didn’t over-plan. We let the city carry us.
We saw the iconic sights, yes—but the real magic was in the in-between moments.
This is what travel can be as a mom—not stressful, not overwhelming—but soft, joyful, and deeply connecting.
✈️ Flying back
For our return, I used 30,000 KLM points each for a direct economy flight back home.
Simple. Easy. Done.
Because the truth is, not every part of the journey needs to be luxury. It’s about knowing where to use your points to create the most impact—and for us, the magic was in the journey there and the stay.
🌺 Ready to Start Your Own Journey?
If you’re curious about how to begin your own points and miles journey, I’ve got you. Start Earning flexible points (the key to make this work!). My favorite ones below.
Chase Sapphire (A no brainer and my recommended starter card. Transfers to so many credit travel partners)
Capital One Venture X (the annual fee pays for its self with a $300 travel credit and 10,000 miles each year. Plus free TSA Global Entry if you need it and lounge access)
These are the exact tools I used to make this trip happen—and they can help you start creating your own unforgettable memories.
Because one day, your child will look back and remember more than just a birthday.
They’ll remember how it felt to explore the world with you.
And that’s the kind of magic worth chasing. ✨
The Traveling Tinsleys 
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