The Sunday Round-Up | June 12, 2022

Greetings! It's been a busy week in travel and arguably the biggest headline was the Biden administration announcing they would drop the COVID-19 test requirement for international travel. It took effect this morning so no more scrambling to get last-minute tests. 

However, it doesn't mean your international travels will be hassle-free. With airport and airline staff shortages happening around the world, you better hope to have a little luck on your side and follow these tips to avoid the madness and mayhem of summer 2022 travel. 

If you scroll down to 12 Things To Know in Travel Today, you will see today's and the week's top travel stories. You will also find all of this week's travel tips.

On a personal note, I'm in Toronto so my family and I can spend time with my wife's Canadian relatives. It's nice to be back and we're just laying low. I'm getting a lot of work done with the exception of playing Wordle and a spinoff each day with my wife and my mother-in-law. I've discovered a website that allows you to play any past game of Wordle so if you've missed a game because you were traveling or too busy, don't fret and don't let your friends tell you the word as you can still play. And if you think Wordle is too easy, then I highly recommend giving this game a go. 

UPDATE: My dad is hanging in there.   


Reader Question
After reader Mike read my post on How to Make Coach Feel Like First Class he asked: “I’m interested in knowing the brand/size of carry-on you are using in the picture.” Here's my answer.
  
Travel Tips/Stories from This Week

 
Travel Product of the Week

Tourists in Bahamas Killed by Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Last month, three American tourists were found dead at a Sandals resort on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Autopsy results revealed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause. Here's how to protect yourself.

Miles & Points
Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Offering Five Free Nights
While in Connecticut, I cashed in all of my Marriott free nights at the Stamford Residence Inn thanks to one of my credit cards. I also depleted the rest of my Marriott points because I drained the bulk of them on our recent Ritz-Carlton Waikiki stay. So just as I was trying to figure out how I was going to replenish my account, Marriott came out with a couple of incredible credit card offers, including one offering five free nights (a 250,000-point value). Here are the details. 
-The Best Premium Credit Cards in 2022
-Best Credit Cards for Dining, Restaurants, Takeout, & More 2022

East Coast Trip Reports
-Trip Report: Los Angeles to New York on American Airlines Flagship Business
-Trip Report: New York to Toronto 
-My Wife Got Randomly Selected For Covid Testing on Arrival at YYZ
-Delamar Hotel in Greenwich, CT
-Watch Hill Inn in Rhode Island

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Reader Mike sent me an email asking: "Tell us about your two color suitcases. Where did you find them? Tell us also about plastic or fabric durability and weight." It's a great question! These hard-sided suitcases are from ROAM Luggage and are fully customizable. They've been great on our travels and, most importantly, they're durable and have stood up to a lot of hard knocks. I also love how easy they are to spot and identify in a sea of black bags. Read our full review here and use this link to get $50 off your purchase.

My 2022 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 
-Honolulu to Los Angeles in Hawaiian Airlines Economy Comfort
-The Best Coach Seats To and From Hawaii
-How to Save Money and Travel in Comfort to Hawaii 


Travel Contests
-Win a free vacation at Sandals Resorts (June 30)
Win a 5-Night Moon Palace Resort Vacation (July 18)
Win a seven-night Caribbean cruise for two (Nov 14)
Win an eight-day Viking river cruise for two (April 30, 2023)
See all contests here

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Travel Products

Travel Hack: How To Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies
And if you do invest in a pair of Apple AirPods or already own a pair, you'll want to try this travel hack to wirelessly connect them to the airplane's inflight entertainment system. Read more here.