
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.
Review: Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a Marriott Hotel
The Hotel Trio Healdsburg offers comfortable extended-stay rooms and nice Sonoma County location. Check out the full review, the good, the not so good, and why the value really isn't there for this particular hotel.
Flight Assault Could Land Woman in Jail 20 Years, National Park Winter Ideas, and Prepare for a Travel-Heavy 2022
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Dear Marriott: Why Are All Your Platinum Choice Benefits So Lame?
After perusing the list of 2021 Marriott Choice Benefits, it's clear to me that Bonvoy needs a little help in providing value to elites.
4 Things That Surprised Me About the Yucatan (And 1 That Didn’t)
Considering a visit to the Yucatan? Here are some things that surprised me about this underrated destination in Mexico.
American Holiday Travel Could be Disastrous, Asheville Trip Report, and Why People Avoid 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!
A True Humboldt Inaugural Flight: Bigfoot Greets Arriving Passengers
Our elusive local decided to reveal himself, even if just briefly, to welcome passengers arriving on the inaugural aha! flight.
Yet Another Passenger Meltdown, Get Free Coffee for 6 Months, and United Makes Pitch for Your Holiday 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!
World’s Current Longest Flights, New 80,000-Mile Card Offer, And Eating for a Year on $150!
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Hyatt Peak/Off-Peak Pricing Is Live! Award Calendar a Bonus.
The dreaded day has arrived. Hyatt peak pricing has taken effect. Let's take a look at the new award calendar, the one upside to this change.
Race to the Bottom: Marriott Bonvoy Launching Dynamic Award Pricing
Major loyalty news today with the announcement of Marriott Bonvoy dynamic pricing for award nights. Here are the details on this big change: