Membership Rewards vs Ultimate Rewards: Why Amex Easily Wins
I’ve been a fan of Chase points, but lately I find myself gravitating toward another program. Here’s why Amex wins the Membership Rewards vs. Ultimate Rewards battle.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Posted by Family Flys Free | Jul 30, 2019 | Commentary, Credit Cards | 10
I’ve been a fan of Chase points, but lately I find myself gravitating toward another program. Here’s why Amex wins the Membership Rewards vs. Ultimate Rewards battle.
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 29, 2019 | Commentary | 6
Have you ever seen an aircraft deplaned in such an orderly fashion? Check out this charter WestJet flight of oil rig employees.
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 29, 2019 | Reviews and Reports, Travel Tips | 0
Looking to travel between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento? Here is a guide and review of our experience with the Colonia Express Ferry.
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 29, 2019 | Airlines, Commentary | 7
While I’m sure many will disagree with my assessment, I felt I should share my own personal ranking of U.S. airlines. At the top of my list sits…
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 28, 2019 | Commentary | 3
Looking for destinations beyond the typical set of European capitals or American staples like Costa Rica? Here are five great ideas for your next trip.
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 27, 2019 | Reviews and Reports | 2
My daughter and I wrapped up our time in Buenos Aires by exploring the San Telmo market with our new friends from Northern Ireland. It was a magical day.
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 27, 2019 | Commentary | 13
While I’ve not visited every large city in the U.S., I’ve seen a good number, and there are definitely some favorites. Here are my top five:
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 26, 2019 | News | 0
Here are the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 25, 2019 | Airlines, News | 1
In an unanticipated move, Southwest is pulling their flights from Newark Airport. The airline will consolidate operations at LaGuardia.
Read MorePosted by Family Flys Free | Jul 25, 2019 | Travel Tech | 2
OpenFlights is my go-to tool for tracking my adventures in the sky. It is light, easy to use, and provides fun statistics on your travels.
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