
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.
More 737MAX Problems, Why Award Value Matters, and a Mileage Run to Mexican Jail
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Cheapest and Best Way from Barcelona Airport to City Center
Headed to the Catalonian capital and wondering how to get around? Here is the cheapest and best way to get from Barcelona airport to city center.
I’d Forgotten About This Recent LifeMiles Award Improvement
It can be hard to keep up with the details of loyalty programs. The worst part is when there aren't set charts or rules. I tend to forget things like this.
Hero to Zero: The Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Now Garbage
The rumors are true: Chase is going the way of Amex and adding "benefits" to its best card. Turns out these aren't really benefits. You just pay more.
Review: Hotel Indigo Barcelona – Plaza Cataluyna, A Nice City Centre Pick
The Hotel Indigo Barcelona - Plaza Catalunya offers small, but comfortable rooms at an enviable location in Eixample. Here's my full review of the property.
Which Airline Should I Pick For My 2020 Amex Airline Fee Credit?
With the death of the gift card purchase route, what are we left with that triggers the Amex airline incidental fee credit on 2020? Here are your options:
3 Trips I Look Forward to Most in 2020
This past year brought us many great travel experiences. But now it's time to look forward! Here is what is on the travel agenda for 2020:
Is Jet Lag Worse Going East or West?
Jet lag is an awful part of travel and it's unavoidable. Changing continents takes its toll. But does direction matter? Is jet lag worse going east or west?
New Family Travel Destination, Thing I Hate in This Hobby, and a Airline Crash Cover-Up?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
5 Reasons Why 5-Star Hotels Are Overrated
Finding yourself looking for luxury hotels with your points? Here are my reasons why 5-star hotel stays are overrated and you should probably skip them.