
Family Flys Free
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After igniting his passion for award travel while planning his honeymoon, Ian now enjoys using points and miles to see the world with his wife and three internationally adopted kiddos. He loves dissecting loyalty programs to find maximum value. His goal is to demonstrate that extraordinary travel is possible for the ordinary family. When he's not chronicling his latest adventures with his kids, you might catch him musing over the ever-changing travel industry or complaining about the woes of regional flights.
Full Review: LightPhone II, A Good Non-Smartphone Option
After ditching my smartphone in late 2020, I’ve not looked back. It was a needed change, and there…
Almost Losing My Phone: A Cell Phone Protection Coverage Benefit Reminder
Have you ever had to make a cell phone protection coverage benefit claim through a credit card? I came close this past week.
Unruly Family Causes Emergency Landing, Bank of America Fraud Ordeal, and Dystopian Hong Kong Restrictions
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Is It Worth Spending $25,000 for Delta Platinum Medallion Status?
I've been planning to use the Delta Platinum Amex card to earn Medallion status this year. However, I am now rethinking this plan. Here's why:
Review: Intercontinental Athenaeum Athens
The InterContinental Athens offers a nice stay, but falls short of that luxury feel you expect from IHG's flagship brand. Here's my review:
My Favorite and Least Favorite IHG Premier Card Changes
Check out the IHG Premier card changes coming in March 2022, including what I see as positives and negatives to the revamped product.
No-Notice Emirates Devaluation, Top 2022 U.S. Hiking Destinations, and Alaska Hints and Dynamic AA Pricing
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Success With A Marriott Suite Night Award
Considering choosing five Marriott suite night award certificates as your Platinum Choice benefit? Here's how to use them.
Fantastic Amex Retention Offer, UK Partially Lifting Restrictions, and Kids Have a Funny Memory of Travel
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Sonoma County Airport Express Review: Convenient, But Costly, Option for Departing SFO
If you live in the North Bay, the Sonoma County Airport Express is a reliable, but costly, option for getting to either SFO or OAK. Here's a review of my experience taking the bus last year.