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Aloha!

I hope you're having a great weekend! It's chilly here in L.A. and I'm dreaming of our recent trip to Hawaii.

Speaking of Hawaii ... I just posted my latest hotel review which is of the Wailea Beach Resort, A Marriott in Maui. Below are all my trip reports and they're chock-full of tips and photos:

-Trip Report: Los Angeles to Maui on American Airlines
-Car Rental Tips I Learned from Renting a Car in Maui
-Hotel Review: Ka'anapali Beach Hotel in Maui
-Hotel Review: Wailea Beach Resort, A Marriott in Maui
-Trip Report: Maui to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines

There's also plenty of non-Hawaii related travel tips and stories so be sure to scroll down to see it all including the how a simple picture can prevent headaches and the best credit cards for Europe travel. 

In this issue:

✈️ Today's Travel Outlook 


As of 1:30pm PST, there have been 202 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 3,536 delayed. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Here's what to do during weather delays and flight cancellations.

✅ Travel Tips This Week
 

MONDAY
You Can Buy Your Own Seatbelt Extender For Air Travel on Amazon – But Should You?

TUESDAY
Planning to Travel Internationally This Summer? You Better Do This Now →

WEDNESDAY
Trip Report: Maui to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines

THURSDAY
Easy: Marriott’s New Promo to Earn 1,000 Bonus Points and 1 Bonus Elite Night Credit Each Night. →

FRIDAY
Brilliant: How a Simple Picture Can Prevent Headaches and Hassles if an Airline Loses Your Bag 

SATURDAY
Hotel Lawyer’s Advice For Getting a Refund After Reservation Cancelation Window Has Closed →

💬 TRAVEL QUOTE OF THE DAY 

"Remember a future from another dream and hold on.” ~ Claudia Rankine  

🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel Today

1 Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars
2 What Native Hawaiians want you to know before you visit
3 Air NZ expects significant disruptions to its schedule for days
4 Cold storm to produce travel-disrupting snow in Southern California 
5 San Diego skydiver plummets to ground after parachute fails
6 Hotels are going strong, but is there trouble up ahead?
7 Packing a gun in carry-on will cost you nearly $15K. But TSA's fines won't change things. 
8 I tried the Scandinavian sleep method, and it's worth the hype
9 I've worked at a hotel for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I wish guests would stop doing.
10 15 things to look forward to in L.A. in 2023
11 The man running South Lake Tahoe’s premier ski resort has been on the slopes for 44 years. Here’s what’s on his mind.
12 Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers

Read the stories here >

 TRAVEL TWEET OF THE DAY

@juliathelast: Being ill in Venice is enough to make you join the resident exodus. Out of hours doctor 40 min away by ferry plus a 10 min walk. Taxi €60 plus a 10 min walk. No transport to the hospital after 830pm. Picking up antibiotics: 70min round trip inc an asthma attack. Invivibile 💔

📺 Travel Video of the Week

Is This For Real? NYC Subway Rat Nibbles Crumbs Off of Passed Out Dude’s Lips. Watch it here.

Related
VIDEO: Woman Loses it at Atlanta Airport and Does the Unthinkable as Passengers Run

✅ Currency Exchange            ✅ Calendar Countdown

          🇪🇺 €1 Euro = $1.08 USD                                      💘 16 Days to Valentine's Day
          🇲🇽 $1 MXP = $.052 USD                                     👨‍💼 22 Days to President's Day
          🇬🇧 £1 GBP = $1.23 USD                                      🐇 70 Days to Easter
          🇨🇦 $1 CAD = $0.75 USD                                       🇺🇸 120 Days to Memorial Day
          🇦🇺 $1 AUD = $0.71 USD                                      ✨ 156 Days to Fourth of July

✈ Miles and Points

Europe is always a good idea when considering travel destinations.. It has good food, various cultures to engage with, plenty of history, and lots to see. Remember to pack one of the best credit cards for Europe travel to get the most out of your trip. 

For instance, you can earn 3x points on paella in Barcelona with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. You'll also be able to transfer points on a 1:1 basis with partners such as Hyatt, Marriott, and United. There is also trip cancellation/interruption coverage (up to $10,000 per person/$20,000 per trip), but let's hope you don't have to use it. 

Grab a few pints with friends in Dublin and earn 3x points with the Citi Premier® Card.. Air travel, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, and gas station purchases worldwide earn 3x points.. It comes with an annual $100 credit on a single hotel stay of $500 or more booked through thankyou.com

Help beat jet lag (and be the envy of your fellow travelers) with an airport lounge visit. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card can get you access to lounge networks. The Amex Platinum comes with access to the ultra-exclusive Centurion Lounge. It also comes with perks worth $1,400, including an annual airline fee credit of up to $200. 

The Capital One Venture X earns at least 2x miles on everything worldwide. Those tickets to the West End, shopping trips on the Seine, and souvenir purchases earn double miles. You can also enjoy an annual $300 travel credit for bookings through Capital One Travel.  None of the cards mentioned charge a foreign transaction fee. 

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✅ Travel Tips from Last Week

MONDAY

Hotel Review: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel in Maui →

TUESDAY
How To Avoid Long Lines When You Travel … and At Home →

WEDNESDAY
The Top 20 Safest Airlines to Fly in 2023 According to New Airline Safety Ratings Results →

THURSDAY
10 Best Budget-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2023 →

FRIDAY
This Flight Attendant’s Act of Kindness Wins the Internet 

SATURDAY
Stuck In a Middle Seat on a Plane? Here’s How to Get Out of It →

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📺 This Week's Media Mentions and Appearances

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