November 25, 2021 Happy Thanksgiving! I have a lot to be thankful for this year, including you. Thank you for all the support and trusting me with providing your travel information. Last year was one of the most difficult financial years I've had but thanks to so many readers sending donations in, I made it through. I will be forever grateful.
And of course, I'm most thankful for my family. I'm so fortunate to have gone through the pandemic with these truly extraordinary human beings.
I know many travelers are thankful to Mother Nature for the decent weather so Thanksgiving travel has not been the nightmare many meteorologists predicted last week.
I wasn't planning on sending a newsletter today but there's so much news and with Black Friday tomorrow, it would've been an oversight on my part. So here's what you need to know:
Breaking: Want to Visit Europe? You Can’t Go Without This
If you're planning on visiting Europe this spring or summer, then you better read this new requirement.
TSA Sets Checkpoint Pandemic Record
TSA saw 2,311,978 people go through security checkpoints yesterday, which is a pandemic record and typically, the second busiest travel day of the year. Expect that number to drop significantly today and tomorrow but grow slightly on Sunday, which is historically the busiest.
Instead of Giving Your Flight Attendant a Hard Time This Holiday, Give Them This Instead
A flight attendant's job is not easy. I dated a flight attendant for four years and know first-hand what they have to put up with every day. But since the pandemic began, their job has become infinitely harder. If you've been reading my newsletter for a while, you know that I always recommend giving flight attendants and gate agents chocolates as a way to say thank you but I've had a number of messages recently asking what kind of chocolates, who to give them to and when. Here's my advice.
15 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Traveler on Your List
Here are my picks for this year's gift guide.
Black Friday Deal: Save $90 on Apple AirPods Pro
As expected, tech products are going to be flying off the shelves on Black Friday thanks to deep discounts that many people wait all year for. One of the hottest gift items of the holidays is going to be the Apple AirPods Pro and right now, they’re the lowest price they’ve ever been. Here's where to get them.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Travelers
For the last couple of months, I've received tons of press releases about Black Friday so I compiled the best travel deals, ranging from air and hotel to cruise and more. Check out these great Black Friday deals for travelers.
7 Tips for Avoiding Black Friday Scams Online
With so many deals to be had out there, it can be hard to determine what's legitimate and what's not. These tips will help to keep you safe while you're shopping online this year. Read the story.
Flytographer Black Friday Deal
I wrote about Flytographer in this year's holiday gift guide. Flytographer has photographers around the world who can capture your special family moments when you travel. Or you can book a family photo shoot in your hometown. For Black Friday, gift cards are 20% off (starting today and while supplies last) and they make a GREAT gift for the holidays. Plus, check out the Flytographer Travel Shop for other great travel-inspired gift ideas.
How to Save Up to 60% on Hotels
If you want to save some serious cash (up to 60% off) on hotels checkout the delas from this wholesale company I've just partnered with. The reason they're so good is because you have to register and they're nonrefundable. Here's how. | 
