May 25, 2026 Weekly Newsletter It’s been a dreary weekend here in L.A. (at least by the beach), which feels fitting since it’s a day to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Speaking… Johnny Jet , May 25, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to America 250 Events Worth Traveling For This article was produced in partnership with U.S. Travel Association (USTA). In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a milestone that’s sparking one of the most ambitious nationwide… Johnny Jet , May 7, 2026
“I Would Be A Little Concerned”: What Travelers Should Know About Jet Fuel Shortages in Europe and Asia I’m planning a summer trip to Europe like many of you, and there’s a developing situation that could affect flights in the coming months. I’ve been hearing warnings for weeks,… Johnny Jet , May 5, 2026
Watch Out: Bank of America Warns Travelers About These 3 Growing Scams I just received an email from Bank of America with the subject line: “Watch out for these 3 scams.” At first, I assumed it was a repeat of the same… Johnny Jet , April 25, 2026
Why Is The U.S. Losing International Travelers While Others Grow? The U.S. Travel Association this week released new data in its Economic Impact of Travel 2025 report, highlighting the role travel continues to play in the U.S. economy and pointing… Johnny Jet , April 15, 2026
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Takes 20-Minute Naps on Flights. Here’s Why It Works! A couple of weeks ago, I attended United Airlines Media Day inside one of their hangars at Los Angeles International Airport. During the event, United announced several updates, including Relax… Johnny Jet , April 12, 2026
Rolling, Riding and Rambling through London They say the best cure for jetlag is to do something active upon arrival from a long-haul flight. They don’t tell you to hop on a bicycle, bleary-eyed, onto the... Lori Mayfield , April 1, 2026
Flying Coast to Coast Just Got a Major Upgrade on United Airlines United Airlines held a Media Day yesterday inside one of its Los Angeles hangars, setting the stage for a big day of announcements. The backdrop alone was worth the trip,… Johnny Jet , March 25, 2026
Videos Show “Most Rain I’ve Ever Seen” As Severe Storm Batters Hawaii There’s been unrelenting rain in Hawaii. My cousin told me it’s the “most rain I have ever seen” and that’s saying something because he’s lived there for years and has… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2026
Tom Hanks’ Son Is Stranded In South America After Passport Issue When even a celebrity’s son gets tripped up by passport rules, it is a reminder that no traveler is immune to documentation problems. According to TMZ, Tom Hanks’ son, Chet… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2026
What Travelers Should Do About Going to Mexico Right Now The last 24 hours have been intense for Mexico, and it has understandably left many travelers wondering what to do about upcoming trips. Yesterday, Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Rubén… Johnny Jet , February 23, 2026
Hold Your Horses: Skijoring in Salt Lake City Is the Wild West’s Coolest Winter Sport Thank you to Visit Salt Lake for sponsoring my trip so that I could write about my experience. You’ve heard of ski-in, ski-out. But ski-by-horse? That’s a different story. A… Melissa Curtin , February 16, 2026
Apple Just Released AirTag 2.0 and It’s Even Better for Travelers This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , January 31, 2026
Discover the Beauty of Jasper, Canada’s Rocky Mountain Town For explorers, wanderers and those who want to feel the power of the mighty universe, the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies awaits. Designated a Dark Sky Preserve by… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026
Inside Argos in Cappadocia, a Fairy Tale Spot to Watch the Hot Air Balloons Ascend Like a dandelion puff, we floated above the Turkish fairytale landscape, famed for its otherworldly setting of fairy chimney rock formations, cave dwellings and ancient underground cities. As the fire… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026