The Sunday Round-Up | March 13, 2022 Good morning! I bet I'm not the only one who woke up this morning, looked at the time on my phone and thought, "Wow! I slept late!" I sometimes find spring's one-hour time change more difficult to manage than jet lag.
It's a good thing we're back from Hawaii since they don't observe Daylight Savings Time (along with most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas) because a six-hour time change from the east coast would be too much for my dad, who is in Connecticut. He calls me when he wakes up at 9am and then I would have to call him by noon HST just to say good night. 😂
Trip Report: Los Angeles to Honolulu in United Polaris
Although we're back from Hawaii, the memories, photos and videos of our trip will keep us warm and fuzzy for years to come. Here is part one of our trip.
Here's How You Can Help the People of Ukraine
The situation in Ukraine is beyond heartbreaking and infuriating. Putin's unprovoked war is impacting the world including the travel industry. I have some stories below on the subject of traveling this spring and summer to Europe. Also, one of my American friends sent me an email about his trip to Poland last week and I turned it into an article to share his experience crossing the border in Central Europe. If you have the means to help, here are some meaningful organizations to donate to.
Below are this week's travel tips, including a new one for today for those who love Italian food. 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 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 Airport Club Lounges That Offer Student Discounts
Travel Quote of the Day
"I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
Travel Tweet of the Day
@NomadicMatt: Learning to go with the flow is the most important part of travel planning. Travel is about letting things unfold and happen naturally. Don't over plan. Let serendipity happen.
Travel Products of the Week
Plane Too Hot? Plane Too Cold? Bring These Items
On Friday, I wrote about something I always keep in my travel bag in case the airplane is too cold (you can read that story here). This prompted a comment from a reader about being on a plane that was overheated, which reminded me of another pocket-sized gadget I also have in my carry-on bag. Check it out here.
Travel Tip of the Day
Rao's is on Sale
This is more of a life tip than a travel tip but since there's so much to read today, I figured this is the best day to share it with you. And it's a Sunday (growing up, we always had pasta for dinner on Sundays) and it's on sale. Read the story here.
Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-3 Things to Know About Surviving a Nuclear Bomb
Tuesday:
-How to Prevent In-Flight Thefts
Wednesday:
-Should You Still Travel to Europe This Summer? Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg Weigh In
Thursday:
-Finally! One Less Line to Wait in at US Airports – Starbucks Finally Rolls Out Mobile Ordering
Friday:
-United Airlines Introduces New Feature to Help Travelers Skip Long Check-In Lines
Saturday:
-Don't Ever Drink These 3 Things on an Airplane
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Sunday:
-Airline Changed Your Flight? Here's How to Use it to Your Advantage 12 Things to Know in Travel Today
— Bermuda delists Russian aircraft in setback for foreign owners
— Democrats say Spirit-Frontier merger could boost airfares
— The used car to avoid buying right now in every state
— ‘Buy now,’ say experts as flight fares expected to soar amid rising fuel costs
— College freshman dies from accidental fall in Mexico on spring break
— Winter storm brings gusting winds and snow to eastern US, making for 'extremely dangerous' travel
— Russian tourists left cashless as Australian and Western nation economic sanctions take effect
— Palm Beach Historic Inn hotel manager launders over $100k via Square fraud
— Washington State woman allegedly stole keys, wallet from hotel guest
— South Africa suspends Comair's air operator certificate
— Two employees stabbed at NYC's Museum of Modern Art, police say
— Amazon relocates workers due to out-of-control violence in downtown Seattle
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
Miles & Points
-Marriott has over 7,000 properties all over the globe. Here are some of the best credit cards you can use for Marriott stays, including cards with bonuses up to 100k!
-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
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 trip to Holland – including tickets to a Michelin-star dinner in Keukenhof's gardens! (March 12)
-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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