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.

Commentary

Monday Memories: Our Humorous Experience Entering Ireland

With the travel-less-ness settling in, I find myself reminiscing about some of our funniest travel moments over the years. Entering Ireland in 2016...

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March 23, 2020

Hunkering Down and Hoarding Points: Award Travel in 2020

My travel plans at the outset of 2020 were bright, and I looked forward to several trips this year. Now everything is in question. But I still have a plan.

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March 22, 2020

Review: Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

During a quick trip to the Bay Area a couple months ago, I had a chance to stay at the Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley. Here's my review:

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March 21, 2020

News

Aircraft Brawl Over Elbow Room Filmed, Earning Extra Cash This Month, And An Upside To The Coronavirus

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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March 20, 2020

Review: Holiday Inn Express LHR Terminal 4

Traveling out of Heathrow T4? The Holiday Inn Express LHR Terminal 4 is an excellent and convenient option for an airport hotel stay. Here's my review:

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March 17, 2020

Have You Ever Been Missing From A Flight Manifest?

In January I flew to Boston and back. It was as routine, except for one strange thing. I didn't know it was possible to be missing from a flight manifest.

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March 16, 2020