The Sunday Round-Up | March 20, 2022 Happy first day of Spring! I'm know my friends and family in the northeast are relieved that most of the cold weather is behind them. Here in Southern California, it's been like summer with just a couple of chilly days (including today). But temperatures this week are expected to be in the 80s.
Travel (and the much of the world, I might add) is still a mess thanks to Putin's disturbing unprovoked war (if you have the means to help, here are some meaningful organizations to donate to). On top of that, it doesn't appear we're out of the woods with COVID like we had hoped a week ago. But neither is stopping travelers - especially domestically.
Airfares are Going ⬆
Yesterday, U.S. security checkpoints were shy only 128,000 people from the same day in 2019. Due to this surge in travelers, airlines still struggling to find pilots and high oil prices, airfares have nowhere to go but up. But don't worry, I have some tricks on saving money. Here are 10 ways to find cheap flights this summer.
Hawaii Trip Reports 🌈
-Los Angeles to Honolulu in United Polaris
-10 Reasons to Stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village
-12 Reasons to Stay at the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki (new)
-Honolulu to Los Angeles in Hawaiian Airlines Economy Comfort (coming on Wednesday)
Below are this week's travel tips, including my interview with the Cruise Guy (he's been on 289 cruises) to answer all of your 2022 cruise questions, as well as a new travel product recommendation that will help you get and stay organized when you travel. There are also a whole slew of travel news stories so please scroll down for this week's Sunday Round-Up.
Travel Tips/Stories from This Week Monday:
-The Best Times to Capture Photographs While on Vacation
Tuesday:
-Don't Cancel That Road Trip! Here Are 9 Ways to Save Money on Gas
Wednesday:
-If An Airline Puts You Up At a Hotel, Don’t Expect This
Thursday:
-Use These to Stay Organized When You Travel
Friday:
-Travel Sleep Hack
-How to Save Money and Travel in Comfort to Hawaii
Saturday:
-Airfares Are Rising: Here Are 10 Ways to Find Cheap Flights This Summer
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Sunday:
-How to Get From Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Eiffel Tower and Paris Travel Tips
Travel Quote of the Day
“Don't tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled.” ― Prophet Mohammed
Travel Tweet of the Day
@EricHolthaus: After a relatively slow start, spring 2022 is advancing quickly through the Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest. Leaf-out is 7-10 days early this year from Indiana to NYC. Graph
Travel Products of the Week
Compression Packing Cubes
If you want to be organized when you travel and save time and space (who doesn't?), then compression packing cubes can help you accomplish all of that. Check them out here.
More Packing Cubes
If you couldn't tell, I'm now a convert to using packing cubes. My wife has been using them for a long time but it wasn't until our recent trip to Hawaii that I truly realized what a game-changer they are. We've never been more organized. Check out some more packing cube options here.
Travel Tip of the Day
All of Your 2022 Cruise Questions Answered by a Cruise Expert
Stewart Chiron, aka The Cruise Guy, has been on 289 cruises, including 13 in the last eight months. Stewart was kind enough to answer every question I threw at him, from how has cruising changed since the pandemic to which ships are the most luxurious and which ports are his favorite. Watch or listen to the interview here.
12 Things to Know in Travel Today
— Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures
— Russian cosmonauts arrive at International Space Station wearing colors of Ukrainian flag
— It’s time to throw away the coconut bras and grass skirts
— Turkey opens record-breaking bridge between Europe and Asia
— Italy announces plan to eliminate COVID-19 restrictions — Here's what's changing
— A new NYC to Milan flight route just launched with all business-class seats
— Delta Air Lines to raise pay by 4% for nearly all employees
— Get 50% off private room fares on Amtrak’s most scenic routes this spring
— These charts show how much it costs to charge an EV vs. refueling a gas vehicle
— Polar express: How airlines are plotting a new route to Asia
— US likely to see Covid cases rise from Omicron subvariant, Fauci says
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
Miles & Points
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-Limited Time Offer! Earn a promotional Companion Pass® valid through 02/28/2023 (essentially a buy one, get one free on flights), plus 30,000 points, after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months with this exciting offer.
-The Best Premium Credit Cards in 2022
-Best Credit Cards for Dining, Restaurants, Takeout, & More 2022
Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-The Flight Tracking App That Pilots Use
-The Portable Charger You’ll Never Want to Leave Home Without
Tuesday:
-Order Your 4 Free COVID-19 Tests and Can They Be Used for Travel?
-Start-Up Breeze Airways Launches 35 New Routes Just in Time For Summer Travel
Wednesday:
-Do This to Avoid Long Lines When You Travel ... And at Home
Thursday:
-TSA Extends Federal Mask Mandate
-Booked A Crystal Cruise? Here’s How to Get Your Money Back
-Can You Travel With the Lithium Ion Batteries Found in Phones, Tablets and Chargers?
Friday:
-The Unusual Thing I Always Pack and You Should Too
-What’s It Like to Travel to Poland Right Now
Saturday:
-Plane Too Hot? Use This
-How to Remove Beach Tar From Your Feet
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Sunday:
-The best pasta sauce is on sale
-The Airport Club Lounges That Offer Student Discounts
-Plane Too Hot? Plane Too Cold? Bring These Items
-3 Things to Know About Surviving a Nuclear Bomb
-How to Prevent In-Flight Thefts
-Should You Still Travel to Europe This Summer? Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg Weigh In
-Finally! One Less Line to Wait in at US Airports – Starbucks Finally Rolls Out Mobile Ordering
-United Airlines Introduces New Feature to Help Travelers Skip Long Check-In Lines
-Don't Ever Drink These 3 Things on an Airplane
-Airline Changed Your Flight? Here's How to Use it to Your Advantage Air Travel
-Airport Officials and Some Lawmakers are Calling for Stiffer Gun Penalties
-Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Flight Subscription Service
-Travel Adapters for International Travel
-How to Track Airfares By Signing Up for Fare Alerts
-If Your Flight is Canceled or Delayed, Do You Need to Get Retested for Covid?
-Always Do This Before Booking Travel
-Travel Hack: How to Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies-Why You Will Want to Book Flights on This Airline
-The Only Mask Travelers Should Be Wearing
-Passenger Quarantines in Bathroom After Testing Positive Mid-Flight
-How to Cut the Security Line
-Dr. Fauci: Masks on Airplanes Here to Stay
-Save $50 on Alaska, Hawaiian and Southwest
-VIDEO: Police Officer Pulls Gun on Outraged Passengers at MIA Airport
-Trusted Traveler Program Interview Scheduling and Lessons Learned
-My Trusted Traveler Program Interview
-How to Cut to the Front of the Airport Security Line for Free
-The Trick for Getting Luggage Carts for Free
-Instead of Giving Your Flight Attendant a Hard Time, Give Them This Instead -A Brilliant Trick To Save Huge On Airfares
-Canceled Flight? Passenger Rights All Travlers Need to Know
-9 Tips For Avoiding COVID-19 On Planes and In Airports
-How Much Time Should You Give Yourself Between Connecting Flights?
-My Number 1 and 2 Travel Tips
-10 Tips For Better Sleep On a Plane
-17 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
-15 Tips for Surviving a Long Flight-How to Get Upgraded to First Class
-Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach
-JohnnyJet.com Booking Tool
International Travel
-What Does the War in Ukraine Mean For Travel?
-Here's what Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg about going to Europe
-Rick Steves’ Solid Advice About International Travel This Spring and Summer
-Got Foreign Currency Lying Around? These Notes Are About to Be Worthless
-Where to Get the Best Exchange Rate For Leftover Foreign Currency
-3 Things I Always Pack When Traveling Internationally
-All Your Passport and Visa Questions Answered by An Expert
-Can The US Government’s Free COVID Tests Be Used for Travel?
-Don't Fall For Fake Covid Testing Sites When You Travel
-12 Passport Tips that Will Save You Time, Money and Headaches
-Don't Go to Mexico?
-The Overlooked Reason Americans Should Reconsider International Travel
-How To Save An Hour at This Airport
-Which Trusted Traveler Program Is Right For You?
-The Must-Have App For Travel to Europe
Cruising
-Crystal Cruises is Bankrupt -- Here’s What Future Passengers Should Do
Road Trips/Car Rentals -DON'T Do This When You're Driving Because It's Just Not Worth It-One of the Worst Decisions Travelers Can Make
-You Can Visit U.S. National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2022 -15 Tips To Renting A Car in 2021
-Two Great Things to Keep in the Car For Road Trips
-The New Transportation App Hawaii Travelers Should Download
-Never Forget Your Room Number or Parking Spot Again
-How To Prevent Car Rental Companies From Ripping You Off
-The Quick Way Thieves Are Trying To Ruin Your Trip
-How To Find Cheap Parking
Lodging
-The 5 Questions I Always Ask Hotel Front Desk Agents
-My Terrifying Hotel Fire Experience and Tips I Learned from It
-3 Ways to Get a Refund on a Nonrefundable Hotel Room
-The Surprising Reason I Want to Stay at the Hyatt Regency Louisville One Night a Year
-Travel Hack: How to Quietly Shut Your Hotel Room Door to Sneak Out
-How to Save Up to 60% on Hotels
-When To Stay At An Airport Hotel
-Paying It Forward: The Trick To Ensuring The Next Guest Gets Clean Sheets
-The Truth About Hotel Room Key Cards
-Don't Fall For This Hotel Scam
-Book with Expedia or Priceline
Popular Stories
-Don’t Drag AOC For Flying First Class. She Made the Smart Choice and Maybe You Could Learn Something
-The Simple Trick to Try When Your Computer Won't Connect to the Internet
-Traveling in 2022? This is How to Save a Lot of Money and Miles Right Now
-5 Tips For Traveling With Medications
-Mugged in Europe: Tips To Help You Travel Safe
-Rick Steves Pickpocketed In Paris -- Here's How To Prevent It From Happening
-Always Wear This When You Travel To Keep Valuables Safe
-10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack
-10 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Airplane Habits: Are YOU Guilty?
-Fallen Soldier on My Delta Flight
Good To Know
-Bet You Don't Know What an ATM Skimmer Looks Like
-The Sleep Hack Every Traveler Needs to Know
-WARNING: Watch Out for This Email Phishing Scam Pretending to Be From American Airlines
-Don't Fall For These QR Code Scams
-Traveling? Doctor Recommends These Face Masks
-This Travel Trend Isn't Going Anywhere in 2022 -An Obvious Resource That Many Travelers Don't Take Advantage Of-How Not to Get Scammed by the Bad Guys
-Backup Your Photos Before It's Too Late
-The Essential Email Reminder Service I Use To Manage My Life
-How To Check Hospitalization Numbers
-The Trick to Preventing Items In Your Car From Getting Stolen
-A Lifesaving Tip
-How to Use Your Phone As a Remote Control
Safety/Health
-How This Can Make or Break Your Trip
-Travel Adapters for International Travel
-ALWAYS Leave This At Home When You Travel
-How to Get Free N95 Masks
-This Travel Gadget Will Help You Sleep Worry-Free
-How to Reuse Your N95 and KN95 Face Masks
-The New International Signal For Help
-These Straps Will Prevent Sore Ears from Wearing a Mask
-4 Things Bradley Cooper Did Wrong Before NYC Subway Knifepoint Hold Up -Warning: This Type of Crime is on the Rise and Travelers Should Take Note -The Portable Air Purifier I Now Travel With to Ensure Clean Air
-What I Keep In My Carry-On First Aid Kit -My Funniest Travel Experience Underscores Why You Should Always Do This in Your Hotel Room-What I Now Pack When Traveling To Fend Off Dehydration
-How to Find a Doctor While Traveling
-How to Save Big On Prescription Drugs at Home and on the Road
-My Somewhat Freakish Travel Habit Might Just Save Your Life
-The Health Tool You Need at Home and On the Road
-A Tool I'd Never Heard of But Have Now added To My Travel Health Kit
Food/Shop
-Ted Lasso's Secret Biscuit Recipe is Out
Travel Gadgets/Products
-Why You Should Travel with Rain Ponchos
-Don’t Make This Easily Avoidable Privacy Mistake
-Never Sleep Through Your Alarm Again
-Round-Up: Travel Neck Pillows for Better Sleep and a More Comfortable Flight
-The Mini Travel Speaker That Works Great at Home and On the Road
-Turn Your Vacation Photos into Wall Art in Minutes
-A Great Gift for Those Who Love to Play Cards But Can’t See Well
-The Blackout Sleep Mask Travelers Need
-The Tech Organizer All Travelers Need
-A Brilliant New Travel Purse for Women
-The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without
Just For Fun
-How to Go Birding Without Leaving Your Couch
-Test Your Airport Code Knowledge with Airportle
-The Word Game You're Going to Want to Play Right Now
-How to Watch Huell Howser's Travel Shows
-Hands Down the Best Beach Toy for Kids
-The Best Airplane Toy For Any Kid
Face Masks
-How to Prevent Sore Ears Caused By Face Mask Straps
-What to Know Before Wearing an N95 Mask
-The Best Face Masks for Flying During COVID-19
-8 Accessories to Make Wearing Face Masks More Comfortable, More Hygienic and More Pleasant to Wear
Destination Guides
-Big Bear, California
-The California Town You’ve Probably Never Heard of But Should Definitely Visit
-Catalina Island
-12 Things To Know Before Going To The Hollywood Bowl
Podcast/YouTube
-39 Travel Questions with Captain Sandy from Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean
-Talking International Travel, Mexico and Day of The Dead with Tech Guru Leo Laporte
-39 Travel Questions: Samantha Brown
-39 Travel Questions with Josh Gates
-39 Travel Questions with Andrew McCarthy
Travel Contests
-Win a free vacation at a luxury resort (March 31)
-Win a $5,000 credit toward a cruise or a resort getaway (April 17)
-"Share Your Story" Writing Contest for Outdoor Adventurists (April 30)
-Win a seven-night Caribbean cruise for two (Nov 14)
See all contests here
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| | | Airline and Airport News: I was thrown off Delta flight for phrase on my sweater & now I face a ban Aer Lingus resumes transatlantic flights from Shannon Delta is gearing up its domestic fleet with faster, more reliable Wi-Fi Southwest, United cut thousands of flights over gas prices and staffing issues See all the airline and airport news that's got people talking this week... Cruise News: Holland America Line Extends Flexible Booking Policy Through September 'Chance of getting COVID-19 on cruise ships is moderate,' CDC says in new assessment Luxury Cruise Ship Runs Aground While Leaving Caribbean Port Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines Get Great News See all the cruise news that's got people talking this week... USA Travel News: Americans rethink spring travel plans as gas prices surge above $4 a gallon: 'It was going to cost me more to drive there and back than it is to stay at the hotel' Tourism returns nearly full force to Hawaii Oakland Airport Passenger Traffic Reaches 62% Of Pre-Pandemic Levels In January U.S. Sewer Data Warns of a New Bump in Covid Cases After Lull See all the domestic travel news that's got people talking this week... International Travel News: Mask requirement at Pearson Airport in Mississauga not covered by Ontario's plan 'Thrilled and nervous': Flights to Bali return after two-year absence Russian Orthodox church in Amsterdam announces split with Moscow Australia initiates legal action against Russia over MH17 See all the international travel news that's got people talking this week... Hotel and Lodging Travel News: Mandarin Oriental launches vacation rentals Rental App Host Allegedly Hid Camera, Took 2,100 Explicit Images of Guests These Hotels Will Pay For Your Stay if You Need to Quarantine Disney struggling to fill 100-room, $5,000 'Star Wars' hotel See all the hotel and lodging news that's got people talking this week... Miscellaneous Travel News: How to clean cast iron stove grates to make them look brand new Trump asking supporters to fund new plane after emergency landing Love life on the road? 6 of the best jobs for nomads Woman steals $4k bottle of liquor from Grandview Restaurant in San Jose See all the rest of the travel news that's got people talking this week...
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