Common ‘distraction theft’ tactics and how to make sure you don’t fall victim to them Whether you’re strolling around your hometown or exploring a new destination, the last thing you want is to fall victim to a theft, especially one you never saw coming. Unfortunately,… Natalie DiScala , February 28, 2025
Why you can’t always trust restaurant reviews in London … or anywhere, really I just wrote a post about the announcement of the James Beard Foundation’s 2025 winners for the America’s Classics Awards. I wanted to share this because many travelers prefer eating… Johnny Jet , February 27, 2025
Looking for award-winning classic American food? James Beard just announced their 2025 winners Many travelers want to eat local while on the road for a number of reasons but mainly, to get a sense of place. The problem is that you can’t always… Johnny Jet , February 27, 2025
Hilton adds 30 new luxury hotels to Hilton Honors: Here’s what it means for travelers In a significant enhancement to its loyalty offerings, Hilton has expanded its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) by adding nearly 30 new properties to the Hilton… Natalie DiScala , February 27, 2025
Passenger does a full workout in her seat and flight attendants are okay with it There’s a video of a passenger working out in her seat that’s going viral (embedded below). It looks like she’s flying first class on a 757 in United Airlines Polaris…. Johnny Jet , February 25, 2025
Diners beware: Miami Airport restaurant pulls gratuity and tip trick Stacey Wittig, a travel writer friend who runs the travel blog Unstoppable Stacey, recently posted on Facebook about a scam travelers should watch out for when dining out, no matter… Johnny Jet , February 25, 2025
How to make sure you don’t end up in the worst seat on the plane Have you ever boarded an airplane only to find out there’s no window in your row? It’s happened to me, as well as to many friends and frequent travelers. This… Johnny Jet , February 25, 2025
Strong dollar means bargains for U.S. travelers but will they be welcome abroad? A New York Times piece titled A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad points out that the strength of the dollar against the euro, yen and other foreign… Johnny Jet , February 24, 2025
Work smarter not harder: Here’s the viral hack to quickly remove snow from your sidewalk and car If you live in the Midwest, Northeast or even the Southeast, then you already know that the United States has experienced significant snowfall this year, notably in January. In fact,… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2025
Avoid overhead bin fights: Rules every traveler should know Yesterday. I was up early to call into Bob Sirott’s morning drive on WGN in Chicago. We discussed a wide range of topics including the recent airline crashes, my fear of flying, advice… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2025
This private transportation service is one of the best-kept travel secrets for stress-free European vacations Daytrip was a lifesaver while I was traveling in Europe, for many reasons. This global travel platform provides door-to-door car transfers with English speaking drivers and optional sightseeing stops in… Melissa Curtin , February 19, 2025
Save Your Money and Stop Paying For Airline Seat Assignments: Here’s How I recently shared my top 8 hacks for getting the best coach seat on a plane. A reader left a very relatable comment, one that I think many travelers will… Johnny Jet , February 19, 2025
The 5 questions you should always ask hotel front desk agents Checking into a hotel anytime soon? Before you do, consider what things might annoy you and try to avoid them before you even get to your room. These are the… Johnny Jet , February 17, 2025
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels is the epitome of SoCal cool Thank you to Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels for hosting my stay so I could write this detailed review of my experience. Sipping wine from a grand patio hanging… Melissa Curtin , February 15, 2025
8 reasons couples should take their honeymoon before getting married Traveling has always been a great litmus test for relationships and for years, I’ve told couples that they should take their honeymoon before tying the knot! Taking a honeymoon before… Johnny Jet , February 14, 2025
