
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.
Using the Travel Is Free Hot Rate Trick for Hotel Savings
Ever since learning of the trick to decipher Hotwire Hot Rate hotels, I've been wanting to put it to use. Here's exactly how I did this on a recent booking:
5 Reasons Why I Cant Stand LAX
Los Angeles doesn't come close to making my favorite airports list. Sure, there are reasons I enjoy passing through. But here are my 5 biggest gripes.
Horrible News: Alaska Guts Mileage Plan Earnings on Qantas
Alaska has had a very attractive earning chart for Qantas for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, it is going by the wayside. Here's the scoop:
Nearly Getting Hostile During My First Hostel Stay In Ten Years
I'd not stayed in a hostel for over a decade, but after this recent stay, I'm not sure I'll ever be willing to share a room with strangers again.
Passing on an Amazing Deal, Travel Addictions, and the Perennial Point Breaks Map
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Reminder: Earn $25 in Just 2 Minutes With SoFi Money!
If you haven't taken advantage of the new SoFi Money offer to earn an easy $50, here's why you should! Plus, earn even more through referrals!
5 Places I Think Are Overrated
Ever travel to a place and have it not turn out to be quite as great as you imagined? I have. Here are five destinations I consider completely overrated.
A Day Exploring Taos and Taos Pueblo
With two days in New Mexico under our belt, my daughter and I continued our visit at Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO world heritage site. Here's our experience.
How Flying Chinese Economy Class Beats Flying American Domestic First
Lest you think that U.S. airlines offer anything resembling excellent service, here's why flying a mainland Chinese carrier is better than AA first class.
Review: Hyatt Place Santa Fe
The Hyatt Place Santa Fe is the only option for the World of Hyatt loyalist visiting the New Mexico state capital. Here's my review of the property.