Family Travel Archives - BoardingArea https://boardingarea.com/topic/family-travel/ Required Reading for Frequent Flyers. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:39:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 https://boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/boardingarea-150x150.png Family Travel Archives - BoardingArea https://boardingarea.com/topic/family-travel/ 32 32 54447924 Family Refuses To Give Up Toddler’s Seat For Disabled Man…And They Were Justified https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=family-refuses-to-give-up-toddlers-seat-for-disabled-manand-they-were-justified Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:39:57 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85879 If you buy a seat you are entitled to keep it, even if the seat is theoretically an extra one or not necessary. A family was not in the wrong for refusing to give up their toddler’s seat to a disabled man and the flight attendant should have backed off immediately. Family Was Correct To […] ]]> 85879 How Upcoming (Major) Changes in the Miles and Points Hobby Will affect My Family https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=how-upcoming-major-changes-in-the-miles-and-points-hobby-will-affect-my-family Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:37:22 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85824 There have been a lot of important developments in the miles and points universe in the last few months. Nancy and I have mentioned them in passing or via recaps. But in this post I wanted to add a quick commentary on some of the news items that have generated a lot of discussion in […]

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]]> 85824 Review of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Little Elm, TX https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=review-of-harry-potter-a-forbidden-forest-experience-in-little-elm-tx Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:54:26 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85624 Over the past few years, I’ve been trying to shift from spending money on things/gadgets to focusing our resources on experiences. Sure, travel definitely falls into the experience category. But, there are many other cool experiences that don’t involve overnight travel (see my list of Expereience Gift Ideas for DFW Area). My family recently spent […]

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]]> 85624 Leana’s Favorite Award Redemptions of 2023 https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=leanas-favorite-award-redemptions-of-2023 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:10:28 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85484 The year is almost over, and we still have one quick local getaway this week. But I figured this might be a good time to look back on 2023. It has certainly been a busy travel year for my family, and I would be lying if I said that we didn’t spend a boatload of […]

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]]> 85484 New Kids Club Policy on Disney Cruise Line Sparks an Online Uproar from Parents https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=new-kids-club-policy-on-disney-cruise-line-sparks-an-online-uproar-from-parents Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:32:41 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85268 A few days ago, Disney Cruise Line announced a policy change for the kids clubs (Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab). Starting December 21, 2023, the new age range for the clubs are 3-10 (instead of 3-12). Since that announcement, parents have been voicing their complaints over social media. Why the big stink? The Change Previously, […]

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]]> 85268 DEAL: As Cheap As 13,500 Miles In Business Class One-Way To Europe! https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=deal-as-cheap-as-13500-miles-in-business-class-one-way-to-europe Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:36:33 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84978 This is a phenomenal steal if you can make it work!  Details: Departure Cities: Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Ottawa (YOW), EASY Canadian cities to reposition to (Ottawa not super easy). Destinations: Zagreb, Croatia (ZAG), Athens, Greece (ATH), Krakow, Poland (KRK), Split, Croatia (SPU) Dates:…

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]]> 84978 Tips on Flight Bumps and Compensation, Capital One Lounge Losers and More https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=tips-on-flight-bumps-and-compensation-capital-one-lounge-losers-and-more Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:52:20 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84905 Capital One Venture and Spark Miles Cardholders to Lose Lounge Visits in 2025: Due to overcrowding at thee 3 existing Capital One lounges, Venture and Spark Miles cardholders will no longer receive two free passes starting in 2025. Only Venture X cardholders will get free access to the lounges. See this post on AwardWallet. Since […]

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]]> 84905 One of my favorite award redemptions just got more expensive! https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=one-of-my-favorite-award-redemptions-just-got-more-expensive Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:29:53 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84701 If you’ve been around the miles and points world for a while, you know that one thing is for certain: Award prices will keep going up. Just like regular inflation, the price of award travel is always going up. But even though I expect it, I was still bummed to learn of this latest travel […]

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]]> 84701 How I’m Maximizing Quarterly Credits (New Benefit) on Amex Hilton Honors Surpass Cards https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=how-im-maximizing-quarterly-credits-new-benefit-on-amex-hilton-honors-surpass-cards Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:00:49 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84500 A month and a half ago, I wrote a post about getting approved for an offer on Amex Hilton Surpass card X 2 that didn’t contain a lifetime restriction language. I’m happy to say that I already got one sign-up bonus, but we are still waiting for my husband’s points to hit after this statement […]

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]]> 84500 Beautiful Travel Themed Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=beautiful-travel-themed-ornaments-for-your-christmas-tree Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:34:02 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84451 Want to incorporate travel into your holiday celebrations at home? A travel themed ornament for your Christmas tree is a cute way to keep your wanderlust spirit alive, remember past trips and look forward to future travels. Here are some beautiful travel Christmas ornaments that make great gifts for travel lovers.

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