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This HappyFlyer is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast with a passion for travel. She will be writing about her interest in travel gadgets and sharing her best travel tips and unique perspective on travel and other experiences.
Latest from Travel Gadget Reviews
- How Saving Miles for Emergencies had Saved My Behind
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Experience in Dublin
- Hotel Review: The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland
- Blue Lagoon Iceland: All the things You Want to Know Before Your Visit
- Are the Benefits of an IHG Ambassador Program Worth the Upgrade Cost?
- Is Apple’s $89 iPhone Battery Replacement Service Worth it?
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.
Latest from Family Flys Free
- Scotland. I Need to Revisit Scotland.
- My 200th SFO Flight – An Air Travel Milestone
- Aisle Versus Window Seat: Why I’ve Changed Teams
- Two Days in Switzerland: Day 2 – Rheinfall and Schaffhausen
- Tallying Up 2023 & 2024 Travel: Closing in on Visiting All 50 States
- Two Days in Switzerland: Day 1 – Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi
Hotel & Casino Specialist. I pride myself on economic perspective and efficient travelling, and most recently - restaurant reviews. My goal is to make your travel money go further and experiences more fulfilling.
Latest from The Hotelion
- Sponsored: The Best Hotels in the World Where You Can Gamble at a Casino
- Virtual Casino Nights: A New Trend in Boulder’s Social Scene
- Top 5 Places For College Students To Travel
- Why Traveling Is a More Valuable Experience Than Going to College
- Top 5 Business Ideas for Travelers
- COVID Restaurant Reviews: Park MGM Las Vegas – Primrose, Eataly, Bavette’s Steakhouse
Conrado is a husband, dog dad, tax attorney, and consultant focused on international transactions. He is an avid chef and believes that through food and travel we can break barriers. With a camera in one hand and a fork in another, Conrado has visited over 35 countries and flown over 2 million miles. Thanks to his work, he has been able to interact with like-minded individuals across the globe and is keenly up-to-date with industry trends and news. Conrado plans to show you the world: one plane, one place, and one plate at a time.
Latest from Checklist to Travel
Bucket List Traveler is a New Jersey native who has lived on the East Coast, West Coast, Hawaii, and currently resides in Germany. He has traveled to 102 countries and loves backpacking, camping, and photography.
Ashish's quest to travel the world was fueled by an insatiable appetite to experience language, culture, people and music all over the world.
By using miles, points and loyalty programs astutely, he has now traveled to 6 continents! A marketing executive by profession, he leverages his marketing acumen to analyze the business side of loyalty programs and travel industry trends.
Latest from The Points Pundit
- 70,000 points, 1 free night, $0 annual fee: Hilton Honors Card Review
- Singapore Airlines deal: 40% off on select award tickets
- 185,000 points bonus: Here’s how to check if you qualify…
- 155,000 points bonus, here’s who qualifies and who doesn’t…
- Multiple Hilton cards offering free night certificates: Here’s a complete guide
- Ending tonight: Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points!
Hi everyone! The travel bug hit me at the age of eight on my first flight and ever since then I’ve loved planning vacations for my friends and family. My goal is to try out new hotel chains and sample the many airline cabins out there. Having been both a city boy and living in the suburbs, I love traveling to all destinations both big and small.
Latest from Takeoff To Travel
- Cruise Review: Sun Princess Dining & Entertainment
- Takeoff Points: American Flagship First February 2025 Edition: New York to Los Angeles/Santa Ana
- Review: AMEX FHR Palazzo Las Vegas
- The New Sun Princess Deluxe Balcony Cabin Review
- Odd: No Hot Breakfast at the St. Regis?!
- Luxury Hotel Review: St. Regis New York
I fly all over the United States as well as a couple of international flights each year. I just visited my 25th country (Greece) now totaling 9 countries in Africa, 7 in Europe, 6 in the Americas and 3 in Asia. I have great priority status but almost always travel economy. I try to show how you can use this good status to enhance your trips, even if you fly coach.
Latest from Travel When You Can
- Review: American First Class from Miami to St Kitts
- Review: Hilton Hotel in downtown Nashville
- Visit to The Club lounge in Las Vegas airport.
- Staying at the Homewood Suites, Brandywine, Delaware
- Review: Marriott Courtyard in Grapevine, Texas.
- Let me regale you with random pictures from hotel bathrooms.
If you're into aviation history, flight reviews and the occasional piece of advice you've come to the right place. There's a focus on British Airways, Aer Lingus and the oneworld alliance airlines in particular here, not to mention plenty of avgeekery. Enjoy!
Latest from The Flight Detective
- Which aircraft has the distinction of being the very first NEO?
- You need to know this when requesting special assistance with an airline
- Remember when Qatar Airways took a punt on honouring a mistake fare?
- BOOKED: I’m off to Australia with Aer Lingus, Iberia, Ethiopian, Malaysia & BA!
- Does anyone remember the French Dewoitine D.338?
- How many of these defunct airlines have you flown with?
Marshall Jackson is an aviation enthusiast and avid cruiser. After 10 years in the airline business, Marshall moved on to a new career that includes plenty of travel and plenty of cruises, and that’s just the way he likes it.
Hello Hello, this is Moli! Welcome to Maple Miles. A tech professional on a weekday, and a global traveler outside of work. I manage my entire family's travel, connecting us across the globe, between Canada (Vancouver is home, for now), India and whatever country comes in between. I love water, so you might always find me either dreaming of a beach, or actually at a beach in my free time.
Latest from Maple Miles
- Fairmont Free Night Offers
- CIBC Mobile Device Insurance in Canada
- Travel Tip: Selecting Seats Strategically when Expecting a Gate Upgrade
- Best Flight Delay Insurance in Canada
- Secret Devaluation? No-Show Fee for Pay Later Reservations with Hertz
- Save Money by Changing your Point of Sale on Air Travel
Max Prosperi is a business major based out of the Midwest. A college student stuck with the task of receiving an education, he still makes time to fly throughout the world. He’s learned how to maximize earning points and miles and travel cheaply even in premium cabins.
Latest from The Unaccompanied Flyer
- Are Your Free Spirit Points At Risk Should Spirit File for Bankruptcy?
- Deal Alert: It’s Back, Get Beats Noise Canceling Headphones for 51% Off, Bose for 43% Off
- An Upgrade to a Peloton Room? What To Expect from Fitness-themed Hotel Rooms
- Transfer American Express Points to Select Partners and Earn Up to a 35% Bonus
- Guide to Admirals Club Partner Lounges: Locations, Access, and Amenities
- Guide: Admirals Club Locations, Access, and Amenities