Tips for Getting a Global Entry Appointment This Summer I’ve written before about how helpful Global Entry can be. If you’re a frequent or even semi-frequent traveler, applying for Global Entry ($100 for five years) will put you on… Johnny Jet , June 19, 2017
The “Rule of 3s” for Eating in Rome Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Matthew, who follows up Monday’s tip on eating in Rome… Johnny Jet , June 16, 2017
Don’t Eat or Drink Around Rome’s Historical Sites Most Italians would never think of eating on the streets or steps, but tourists trying to cram as much sightseeing into a day as possible do it all the time…. Johnny Jet , June 13, 2017
Bring a Lock for Extra Security Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Richard, who in responding to my stroller/amusement park tip says: “I… Johnny Jet , June 9, 2017
2017 Father’s Day Gift Guide For Travelers This is going to be a very special Father’s Day for me as it’s the first one since I’ve become a father (my son was born in September). We just started… Johnny Jet , June 9, 2017
Be Careful What You Say About Qatar As I wrote in Monday’s tip, six countries are severing or suspending diplomatic ties with the state of Qatar. One of them is United Arab Emirates. Well, according to local paper The… Johnny Jet , June 8, 2017
The Best Sunscreens to Use This Summer I was watching TODAY recently and was shocked to learn that the SPF number on the sunscreen bottle isn’t always accurate according to Consumer Reports. In fact, 20 out of the… Johnny Jet , June 6, 2017
What the Qatar News Means for Travelers The big news in international relations today is that six countries are severing or suspending diplomatic ties with the state of Qatar. Those countries are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United… Johnny Jet , June 5, 2017
5 Reasons Why You Should Have the Chase Sapphire Preferred We do receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. There is an ocean of travel rewards cards to choose from. One credit… Johnny Jet Editorial , June 5, 2017
How to Turn Free Hotel Toiletries Into a Kind Gesture Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Robin, who says: “When I stay at a hotel I… Johnny Jet , June 2, 2017
What to Do If You Get a Tick Bite It’s almost summer, and that means most people will soon be spending a lot more time outdoors. No matter whether you’ll be camping or just playing in the backyard, you… Johnny Jet , June 1, 2017
A Surprising Risk for Parents at Theme Parks With summer coming, theme parks are going to soon be packed—and a haven for crooks. Something I didn’t really think to worry about before Jack was the risk of having… Johnny Jet , May 29, 2017
Make Sure Your Laptop Can Be Easily Identified Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Carolyn H., who says: “My son’s laptop was picked up… Johnny Jet , May 26, 2017
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Days to Fly this Summer I’ve read a couple of good news articles recently that helped shed light on which days to fly—and not fly—this summer. First, Rick Seaney from FareCompare.com wrote on FoxNews.com that… Johnny Jet , May 25, 2017
What to Do if You’re in the Bathroom During Severe Turbulence TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen recently did a piece (above) on how to stay safe when dangerous turbulence hits your plane. It’s an informative segment, especially after more than two dozen… Johnny Jet , May 24, 2017