Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Faces UK Investigation For Making Parents Pay To Sit With Their Kids
Ryanair is under investigation in the UK over its policy of making parents pay to sit next to their children, a practice the budget carrier defends as lawful and family-friendly. I have to admit that I am very sympathetic to Ryanair here. Ryanair Faces UK Investigation Over Charging Parents To...
The Travel Sisters
Best Father’s Day Travel Gifts For Dad
Shopping for a travel gift for Father's Day? We have put together a list of the best travel gifts for dad that he will love.
Travel Points Playbook
New Free Checked “Bag” Option for Select Southwest Flights
In April of this year, Southwest began service to a new destination, Santa Rosa, California at the Charles…
Your Mileage May Vary
Cruise Line Left Family Of 9 Behind After Cruise-Sponsored Excursion
One of the biggest selling points of cruise-line-sponsored excursions is peace of mind. Pay a little extra, and if something goes wrong getting back to the ship, you’re supposedly protected.…
Points Miles and Bling
Trying to Book 4 Business Class Seats Is Brutal in 2026
Family travel on points has become dramatically more difficult over the past few years. This is a blog post genuinely…
Live and Let’s Fly
Baby Naomi Took Her First Flight In Delta One And Never Made A Peep
Kudos to Baby Naomi for her first flight and her lovely parents for being so gracious on my Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta. Baby Naomi Was A Perfect Passenger In Delta One Toward the end of the boarding for my A350-900 flight from LAX-ATL, a young...
Points Miles and Bling
How to Share Aeroplan Elite Benefits with Travel Companions
Being able to share your elite benefits with your travel companions is one of travel’s joys, as far as I’m…
Bald Thoughts
9 Ways to Save Money on Gas (From a Sports Dad Who Drives Hundreds of Miles a Week)
If anyone has a reason to care about gas prices, it’s me. As a sports dad in Tennessee, I spend a significant chunk of my life behind the wheel. Whether it’s driving my kids to practices, games, or tournaments, I’m driving constantly throughout the Southeast. Even when gas prices are...
Miles For Family
The “Ass-Saver” and two other travel accessories I’m bringing on my flights to Asia
For my upcoming trip to Asia, my goal is to pack as light as possible. However, I am bringing a few accessories that aren’t exactly necessary but that I’m hoping will make my flights much more comfortable. Sondur Travel Cushion (aka the “Ass-Saver”) For weeks, my Facebook algorithm kept showing...
Miles For Family
Today is the last day to book Hyatt Awards before Changes
As I mentioned in a previous post, today is the last day to book Hyatt awards before changes go into effect tomorrow, May 20, 2026. Currently, each Hyatt award category has Off-Peak, Standard and Peak levels. The changes that start on May 20 will include 5 levels: Lowest Low Moderate...
The Travel Sisters
The Best Things to Do in Chicago This Summer (From Locals!)
The best things to do in Chicago in the summer.
Miles For Family
My Upcoming Asia Trip Stats (How Much Is this Really Costing?)
My trip to Asia is finally here! My daughter and I are leaving in just a few days. I love crunching numbers and looking at stats. Here is a look at the numbers for our upcoming trip. The Stats # of travelers: 2 # of days: 15 # of foreign...
Points With a Crew
Can You Really Do Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season for Free?
While you can spent thousands of yen to visit the Tokyo Cherry Blossoms, it's also possible to enjoy nature and do it for yourself (for free). Find out how to ...
Miles For Family
Playing Squid Games at Netflix House Dallas
You’ve seen those travel memes that say “My toxic trait is that I hate leaving my house but I love leaving the country”, right? Well, that’s me. But these past few years, I’ve been making more of an effort to be a tourist in my own city. And since the...
Miles For Family
Combining Marriott Points with Spouse for Award Booking
This post is geared for newbies in the miles and points hobby. My upcoming trip to Asia is just a few short weeks away! The final detail I needed to nail down was accommodations for a one-night layover in Hong Kong. Hotel prices for that night weren’t outrageous, and I...