
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.
Disney Loses to Universal, Intriguing New Citi Card, and Who Foots Credit Card Rewards?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
The Chunkanán Cenotes: An Excellent Merida Day Trip
Take a swim with me in the three Chunkanan cenotes with me during my recent adventure to the Yucatán. Here's what you you need to know about planning a day trip here from Mérida.
3 Days in Mérida, Mexico: Mayan Ruins, Cenotes, and Other Yucatán Adventures
Explore Mérida with me during a recent trip this spring and I enjoyed the Mayan ruins, cenotes, and other aspects of Mexico's Yucatán state.
Push to Ban In-Flight Alcohol, United’s Crazy New Aircraft Order, and Europe Misses American Tourists
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Nearly Getting Bitten By Delta’s Basic Economy Award Ticket Policies
After enjoying months of flexible travel policies, I was nearly out of luck with recent Delta award tickets. Here are their Basic Economy policies.
Marriott Nukes Points Advance, Crazy AA Flight Diversion, and an IHG Free Night Trick
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Review: Avelo Airlines Arcata-Eureka “Inaugural” to Burbank
Check out startup Avelo Airlines through my experience flying their first flight out of Arcata-Eureka, California (ACV). The new budget airline brings some refreshing competition and is well worth the price paid.
When Lunch Costs More Than Your Flight
After booking the cheapest airline ticket I've ever purchased, I had an amusing moment when I realized I was spending more on lunch than on the flight.
Ridiculous Travel Insurance Saga, Unique Nashville Experiences, and a New Icelandic Airline Coming in June!
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Review: NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2 Hotel
The NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2 Hotel offers comfortable rooms and incredible convenience. Other hotel features are a bit lacking, however. Here's my review of the property.