The Sunday Round-Up | January 23, 2022 Happy Sunday from warm and sunny Los Angeles, which will be home to the Super Bowl LVI in three weeks from today! Unfortunately, my team, the NY Giants, didn't even come close to making the playoffs but I'm happy to see two of the favorites got knocked out yesterday. Let's hope the same happens for today.
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Today's Travel Tip
Always Do This Before Booking Travel
We're all eager to start traveling again like it's 2019 but as you're planning out your travel and thinking about where to go, there's something you should always do before you book anything. Read today's travel tip here.
Travel Product of the Week
The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without (and some of my must-haves, too!)
Over the course of the pandemic, I've spent a lot of time watching travel videos on YouTube, many of them created by flight attendants and pilots (here are some of my favorites). I love finding out what travel essentials they never leave home without so here's a list of products you should always travel with.
Travel Tips/Stories from This Week Monday:
-DON'T Do This When You're Driving Because It's Just Not Worth It
Tuesday:
-3 Rewards Cards with Airport Lounge Access and Other Money-Saving Travel Benefits
Wednesday:
-Can The US Government’s Free COVID Tests Be Used for Travel?
Thursday:
-Warning: Domestic Airfares Will Increase Each Month So Buy Your 2022 Flights Now
Friday:
-What It's Like to Travel to Paris and Catch Covid While There
Saturday:
-Don't Fall For These QR Code Scams
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Sunday:
-Travel Hack: How to Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies
On This Week's Johnny Jet's Podcast/YouTube
-What It's Like to Travel to Paris and Catch Covid While There
-Talking Travel with my Travel Agent: YouTube | Podcast
Travel Quote of the Day
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine
Travel Tweet of the Day
@FaceTheNation: @margbrennan: “You said we'd be back in person in the office in February. Do you stick by that timeline?” @ScottGottliebMD: “I think that timeline is still intact.” Video.
Miles & Points
-This card that comes with over $1,400 in perks and a 100,000 bonus points offer has two new card designs. Will you get one?
-New card is coming soon! You can maximize your grocery and goods deliveries when this card launches later this year. Here's what we know.
-Did you know that you can get your credit score checked for free from all three major credit bureaus? Here's how.
-The Best Premium Credit Cards in 2022
-Best Credit Cards For Dining, Restaurants, Takeout, & More 2022
Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-How to Reuse Your N95 and KN95 Face Masks
Tuesday:
-One of the Worst Decisions Travelers Can Make
Wednesday:
-VIDEO: American Airlines Passenger Storms Cockpit
-The New International Signal For Help
Thursday:
-Why You Will Want to Book Flights on This Airline
Friday:
-Don't Fall For Fake Covid Testing Sites When You Travel
Saturday:
-The Word Game You're Going to Want to Play Right Now
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Sunday:
-Teen Pilot About to Break World Record for Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World
-Shocking Video of Cliff Falling on Boaters
12 Things to Know in Travel Today— A stowaway has been found alive in the nose wheel section of a 747 after 11-hour flight
— Arrest warrant issued for Crystal Cruises ship due to unpaid fuel bills, passengers, crew still on board
— John Malkovich refused entry to hotel over invalid vaccination card
— Chinese-made world’s largest electric cruise ship completes trial voyage
— Gunfire erupts at Ritzy Playa del Carmen resort
— New Covid variant spreading like wildfire across UK and Scandinavia: BA.2 ‘stealth’ mutation now half of all new coronavirus cases
— French adventurer, 75, dies during solo Atlantic row
— I worked at Disney World for 2 years. Here are the only 13 attractions worth your time.
— The time of day you take a COVID test matters, according to a study
— Major events cancelled across New Zealand as new restrictions come in
— Video shows heartbroken Toronto resident discovering Caribbean restaurant was closed during snowstorm
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers
The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
Air Travel
-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
-New Nexus News: December 2021
-My Trusted Traveler Program Interview
-How to Cut to the Front of the Airport Security Line for Free
-How To Save Tons of Money, Hassles and Headaches When Traveling During Omicron
-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 -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
-Should the U.S. Pause Cruising? A Senator is Urging the CDC to Do So
Road Trips/Car Rentals -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
-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
-How to Never Miss A Wake-Up Call Again
-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
-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
-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
-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 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
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-Win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California (Jan 31)
-Win a free vacation at a luxury resort (March 31)
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