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.

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Travel Tips

5 Essential Travel Tips For Your First Visit To China

Interested in visiting China? Here are a few essential China travel tips that you'll need to know before your first visit to this amazing country:

Family Flys Free

July 11, 2020

News

Why People Really Aren’t Flying, Forgoing Vacation Amenities, and Crazy New Airline Route Plans

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

Family Flys Free

July 10, 2020

Loyalty Programs

Hyatt Cardholders Get 25% Off Award Stays This Summer!

The Hyatt 2020 summer promotion is a good one for anyone looking to plan a trip during the waning days of coronavirus. Here are the need to know details:

Family Flys Free

July 8, 2020

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News

El Al Suspends All Flights, UK Quarantine Squabbles, and a Digital Lav Queue?

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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July 3, 2020

News

Hawaii Lifting Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine, Will Welcome Travelers

For many weeks now Hawaii has been very closed, with a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arriving travelers. However, things are about to change!

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July 2, 2020

Aeromexico Files For Bankruptcy, But Will Keep Flying

Aeromexico is the latest airline casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the flag carrier is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, they will keep flying.

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July 1, 2020

News

The End of British Airways 747, Blowing an IHG Free Night, and Mandatory Masks in Vegas

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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June 26, 2020

Commentary

Planning Travel To Florida, Even With Rising COVID-19 Case Numbers

Summer is here, and I've not been able to pin down any plans on the calendar. Even with rising COVID-19 cases, a trip to Florida is most likely. Here's why:

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June 24, 2020

Commentary

Would You Head To The Airport For A Pretend Vacation?

Are you missing travel so much that you'd be willing to embark on a pretend vacation? This is exactly what one airport in Asia is offering passengers!

Family Flys Free

June 23, 2020