Written by Family Flys Free @ BoardingArea
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Category: Family Travel
100k JetBlue Offer, World of Hyatt Promotions and More
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. More Hotels Extend Free Night and Point Expiration: Earlier this month, Hyatt extended expiration dates for free nights and benefits (again). Now, other hotel brands are following suit. See this post about Marriott a…
Hilton Goes First, Dropping Elite Status Requirements For 2021
Written by Pizza in Motion @ BoardingArea
Travel brands across the world have been struggling with how to get customers to travel since the start of the pandemic. Many of those offers were patchwork in the beginning to solve a problem that seemed to be measured in weeks, maybe months.…
8 tips for a successful multigenerational ski trip
Written by Summer Hull @ The Points Guy
So, you think Disney World is expensive? Try skiing with the entire family. If you aren’t strategic, single-day ski lift tickets can cost as much as $209 per day — almost double that of Disney World tickets. On top of that, you need significantly more gear and clothing to ski than you do to hop …
My Thoughts on “I Hope Disney Never Returns to Normal”
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Yesterday, I read an opinion piece on wdwinfo.com titled “I Hope Disney Never Returns to Normal” by Pete Pirone. If you’re a fan of Disney World, Pete has an interesting take on how some of the chan…
HELP WANTED: Hiring An Intern
Written by Pizza in Motion @ BoardingArea
Boy, have I been swamped lately…… I need your help! Between my blog and podcast (with another surprise or two on the way) I’ve just run out of time. I much prefer writing and recording than social media, but that’s r…
3 Reasons Why The Airbus A220 Makes Sense for Southwest Airlines
Written by Family Flys Free @ BoardingArea
Southwest has operated a fleet made up exclusively of 737s for decades. But now the major U.S. carrier is considering an Airbus. Here’s why it makes sense.
3 Conveniences I Wish Disney World Offered
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Disney World has been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe it’s the dreary weather here or the fact that we had to cancel our Disney World vacation earlier this year. But, I can’t help dreaming about our resche…
Sardinia: What to know before you go
Written by Dia Adams @ The Points Guy
Before I began planning our trip to Sardinia, I’ll admit that I knew virtually nothing about it. Now that we’ve been, I can report that the Italian island is most certainly great for families, but it is more than a beach getaway — it’s a rustic escape to a place where time moves slowly and …
10 awesome things to do in London for free
Written by Ben Smithson @ The Points Guy
London is a wonderful destination to visit, but… it can be expensive. Hotel prices, especially in the summer, can skyrocket. A cheeky pint down at your nearest pub can easily be $8 or more. And you could spend more on a taxi into the city from the airport than what the flight cost. If you …
Deals of the week: Amtrak kids travel free, $40 transcon flights and more
Written by Victoria M. Walker @ The Points Guy
Editor’s note: As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. As travel begins to pick back up, …
Part of Disneyland will finally reopen — just don’t plan on going on any rides
Written by Summer Hull @ The Points Guy
What’s Disneyland without rides and attractions? Apparently, it’s not a theme park — which may be a good thing on its path to reopening. This week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Disneyland (and the state’s other major theme parks) could not reopen until its home county was in no higher than a minimal (yellow) …
Cruise Workers Protest, Southwest Announces More Destinations and More
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. U.S. Sees Busiest Day at Airports Since March: This past Sunday, the number of passengers screened by the TSA topped the 1 million mark. That’s the highest number since mid-March. If you love looking at stats, …
I love luxury hotels, but rented an RV and lived to tell the tale
Written by Summer Hull @ The Points Guy
My idea of camping is when a hotel surprises my kids with an adorable tent pitched inside the bedroom. I hate bugs, being hot, sticky, staying in cramped quarters or sleeping on anything other than a mattress. I’ll happily go hiking, make some s’mores by the campfire or spend a day exploring nature, but when …
Should you go to Disney World right now? 5 things to know if you’re considering.
Written by Summer Hull @ The Points Guy
When I went to Disney World in July on the day the parks officially reopened after months of closure, I assumed that would be my only trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” for the rest of 2020. As my first big pandemic-era trip, walking into the gates of the Magic Kingdom, I was …
A Perfect Family Weekend at Grayton Beach State Park
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Back in 2012, we’ve decided to finally visit New Orleans as a family. We had two small kids, so driving seemed like the best option at the time. However, since it takes at least 11 hours to reach New Orleans fr…
Disneyland unlikely to reopen anytime soon — here’s why
Written by Leslie Harvey @ The Points Guy
It’s no secret that Florida’s and California’s approaches to reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic have been as different as east and west could be. Theme parks have felt that difference as much as, if not more than, any other type of business. While Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida reopened this past July after four …
5 things to know about JW Marriott Bonnet Creek — the newest hotel near Disney
Written by Summer Hull @ The Points Guy
The year 2020 wasn’t all bad in the world of travel. While the opening of the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek hotel was understandably delayed a bit during the spring months, the near-Disney hotel opened its doors in July 2020. On a recent trip to Disney World, we couldn’t resist the chance to check out one …
Rethinking Holiday Travel and Gatherings
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Just when I think that my family has done all of the cancelling we needed to for 2020/2021, there could be more cancellations on the horizon. I’m talking about our upcoming holiday travel plans to visit family….
Help! Points & Miles Two-Player Mode With A Reluctant Partner
Written by Miles To Memories @ BoardingArea
Are you in “two-player mode” for points and miles, but you’ve got a reluctant partner? Here are some things you can do to make it easier.
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