If families didn't know about miles and points before than they weren't missing out on anything. I grew up with very fulfilling family vacations to San Diego, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Yosemite, etc during which my parents and siblings had a wonderful time, met other people, visited museums, saw giant redwoods and many other things. At that age, you don't need money, miles and points to have a family bonding experience.

All you are doing is building up unrealistic expectations in people who didn't know what they were missing.....so they didn't miss it. And those of us who DO put the research in and spend the time are the innocent victims of your drive and ambition to get as many credit card referrals as possible.