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.
3 Travel Things I’m Thankful For Most in 2021
In a difficult year for many, I have much to be grateful for. Here what I'm thankful for in the miles, points, and travel world. Friends and community head the list.
10 Favorite U.S. Small Towns I’ve Visited
While I love a good city escape, I'm far more keen on exploring rural locales. Here are 10 of my favorite U.S. small towns I've visited.
3 Reasons Why I Won’t Be Keeping My Amex Platinum Card
After a year of use, I've decided that closing my Amex Platinum is the right choice. Honestly, it's a super easy choice. Here's why.
Review: Pop-Up Delta Sky Club Anchorage
Check out the pop-up Delta Sky Club Anchorage, a temporary lounge location offered for the latter half of 2021. Here's my quick review.
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.