
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.
Four Days in Florida: Our Summer 2020 Adventures
With most 2020 summer travel axed due to COVID-19, I managed to re-plan one getaway with the older two kids. Here are all the adventures we had in Florida.
Review: Holiday Inn Express Daytona Beach Shores, COVID-19 Style
You have many hotel options along Florida's coast, but the Holiday Inn Express Daytona Beach Shores offers an easy, family-friendly stay. Here's my review.
How To Easily Get A Turkish E-Visa Online
Looking to visit Turkey? You do need a visa to enter the country. However, it's incredibly easy to get a Turkish e-visa online directly from the government.
Why Are There So Many Stray Cats in Istanbul?
After three days in Turkey's largest city, I'm starting to wonder: what's up with the Istanbul stray cats? They are literally everywhere. Here's why.
Despicable Note to a Flight Attendant, New Aircraft-Themed Restaurant, and Self-Service TSA Checkpoints?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
My Experience Canceling and Rebooking Turkish Awards Over the Phone
After using the Turkish Airlines loyalty program to book several tickets, I ended up canceling a Miles and Smiles award over the phone. Here's how it went:
Eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners Grounded Due to Structural Integrity Concerns
Boeing has had to ground a total of 8 of their Dreamliner aircraft due to structural concerns. Here are the airlines affected and what you need to know.
Crisis in Belarus, Flight Change Frustration, and Why Airline Bailouts Have to Stop
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Why I’m Annoyed By American’s New Plane Disinfection Strategy
American Airlines plans to introduce a newer more persistent chemical for disinfecting aircraft. Here's why this makes me unhappy.
Booking a Last-Minute International Trip: Istanbul Here I Come!
After the longest summer ever, it's high time to finally enjoy another international trip. Here's how I put together a last-minute excursion to Istanbul.