Ian Snyder

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.

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Award Redemption

Booking a United Polaris Transcontinental Seat for Cheap!

Booking a United Polaris Transcontinental Seat for Cheap! This past week I did a little joyride across the country and back. I wanted to see...

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Ian Snyder - Aug 22, 2019

Editor Notes

3 Services I NEVER Tip For When Traveling

When to Tip for Services When Traveling Whether it is a restaurant in another country, a shuttle driver, or another service employee, it can be...

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Ian Snyder - Aug 19, 2019

Family Travel

3 Reasons Why You Should Travel in the Off Season

Tired of crowds? Maybe you're looking to visit somewhere, but are unsure of the weather? Here's why you shouldn't be afriad to travel in the off season.

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Ian Snyder - Aug 16, 2019

airlines

How to Get to Hawaii for “Free” – The 5 Best Options for Families!

How to Fly Free to Hawaii - The 5 Best Options for Families Visiting Hawaii is near the top of most American travelers' list of...

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Ian Snyder - Aug 15, 2019

Booking Process

How Positioning Flights Can Be A Life Saver & Open Up Doors

Struggling to find award space for your dream trip? I show you how to book positioning flights so that you can make that dream come true!

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Ian Snyder - Aug 6, 2019

Award Redemption

Forget Calling In: Book Turkish Sweet Spot Awards Online. Sorta. Maybe.

Turkish Airlines has an awesome sweet spot for flying to Hawaii for 7,500 miles. But can you book Turkish Airlines awards online? Yes, you can!

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Ian Snyder - Aug 3, 2019

Hyatt

All Hyatt Category 1 Properties Where You Can Redeem Suite or Club Award Nights

Looking for cheap ways to travel in style on points? Here are all the Hyatt category 1 properties with suite or club award nights.

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Ian Snyder - Jul 30, 2019

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