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.
Deserted Beaches and Idyllic Redwoods: A California North Coast Staycation
As I wrote posts about this year’s Labor Day trip, I realized I never wrote about 2022! Better…
Cartels Wreak Aviation Havoc in Ecuador, New Schengen Area Countries, and Alaska 737MAX9 Door Gets Scrutiny
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Two Credit Cards I Consider Highly Underrated
With so many cards to choose from among major issuers — many of which are routinely hyped —…
Requalifying For JetBlue Mosaic: Worth a Card Application
Back in late 2023 I took advantage of the JetBlue status match being offered to dissatisfied Delta loyalists.…
Enjoying 30 Hours in Richmond, Virginia
The morning chill is noticeable as I leave my airport hotel, but the bright sun promises to warm…
When Free Breakfast Is Anything But, Longstanding Hyatt & Chase Issue, and Disaster at Haneda
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Taking the Bus from the Vegas Strip to Airport: The Centennial Express
What person in their right mind would want to bus from the Vegas Strip to Airport in hot…
Review: Flying Avelo ACV to LAS
It’s been a couple years since I flew the inaugural Avelo flight from my local Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)…
Last Call for 2-for-1 Award Flights, Rudest Blog Comments of 2023, and the World’s Longest Domestic Flights
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Review: Delta Hotel Richmond Virginia
It’s been ages since I’ve stayed at a Delta Hotels property. With only one other stay to date…