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.
Probable New Transferable Points Currency, Major Airline Bans Onboard Photos, and Positive World of Hyatt Changes
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!
Hyatt Place Harrisonburg Review: It Has a Rooftop Restaurant?!
“The restaurant on the top floor closes at 9:00.” Wait. Come again? What domestic Hyatt Place has an…
A Tale of Two Marriott Suite Night Award Upgrades
One of the perks of earning Marriot Bonvoy Platinum elite status is being able to select a Choice…
4 Points and Miles Travel Rules, Potential SAS Alliance Switch, and All Aboard the Panda Express Flight
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!
Moving on Up to Mint: My Status Match Pays Off
When JetBlue offered a status match after Delta’s impending changes (some of which the carrier rolled back), I…
Is This the Best Corner of Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport has quite the long-term plan. Years ago, a friend in Colorado Springs told me to…
The Redwood House: Review of a Wyndham Vacasa Redemption
I’ve never been into vacation rentals. This isn’t because I don’t appreciate their uniqueness, the additional space, or…
Homeless Hotel-Living after Hurricane, Marriott SNA Updates, and Woman Tries to Flag Down Her Missed Flight
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!
Almost Falling Prey to the “Value” Trap
I’m definitely one of those award travel aficionados who likes to get the most out of his points.…
Negative Change to Wyndham Vacasa Bookings, How to Afford Travel Splurges, and Dealing with a Frustrating Delta
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!