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.

Hotel Reviews

Review: Yotelair Amsterdam Schiphol – Convenient Transit Hotel

The Yotelair Amsterdam Schiphol provides compact rooms with just the essentials for an overnight stay. Prices are steep, but you're paying for convenience.

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January 21, 2021

Lounge Reviews

Review: KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam

Enjoy a beautifully designed space and good food at the KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam. Here is my review of this excellent business class lounge:

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January 19, 2021

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Reviews and Reports

3 Days in Istanbul: Day 3 – UNESCO Heritage Neighborhoods and the Old City Wall

I spent my final day in Istanbul visiting the UNESCO neighborhoods and paying one last visit to the Golden Horn. It was sad to leave Turkey so quickly.

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January 16, 2021

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News

No Vaccine for Greece Travel, U.S. Enacts COVID Testing, and the Death of Norwegian?

Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!

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January 15, 2021

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Family Travel

Why I Make My Kids Do Hard Things While Traveling

Travel provides a unique opportunity for growth and getting outside your comfort zone. I love making my kids try new, hard things while traveling.

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January 11, 2021

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Reviews and Reports

3 Days in Istanbul: Day 2 – Topkapi Palace and the Perfect Istanbul Trifecta

Explore Istanbul with me for the second day of my quick solo trip to Turkey's largest city. Today I see Topkapi Palace and enjoy a boat tour and hammam.

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January 9, 2021

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News

Paying $4,000(!) in Annual Fees, New Aeroplan Partner, and Being Swindled by Elite Status

Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!

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January 8, 2021

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Reviews and Reports

3 Days in Istanbul: Day 1 – The Historic Heart of the City

Experience the first of my three days exploring Istanbul this past summer during COVID-19. Here is what I saw and did during my short visit to Turkey:

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January 6, 2021