The NAACP Travel Advisory for the State of Missouri Late last week, I got a pretty disturbing news alert from CNN. Here’s the email, which links to the main story: “The NAACP issued its first-ever state travel advisory — for Missouri…. Johnny Jet , August 7, 2017
For a More Comfortable Flight, Sit Behind Someone You Know Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Fran K., who says: “Whenever I can, I travel using Premium… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2017
When You See a Great Fare, Book It Remember the lyrics to the old Steve Winwood song, “While you see a chance, take it”? After reading my buddy Zach Honig’s post for The Points Guy—“Qatar Airways Canceled My $673… Johnny Jet , August 2, 2017
Bring Outlet Covers When Traveling With a Toddler My wife and I are new parents (Jack was born in September), and we just started traveling with our son a few months ago. We’re quickly learning tips and tricks… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2017
Beware of Tainted Alcohol in Mexico According to USA TODAY, the US State Department last week warned travelers to Mexico of the potential dangers of tainted alcohol that could cause sickness and blacking out. In an email,… Johnny Jet , July 31, 2017
Can You Carry Frozen Items on a Plane? Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Fran K., who says: “I am providing a link to… Johnny Jet , July 28, 2017
Don’t Overpay for a Canadian eTA In August 2015, the Canadian government began requiring that travelers from certain countries (not the U.S.) obtain eTAs (electronic travel authorizations) to enter or fly through Canada. The eTA costs… Johnny Jet , July 26, 2017
Another Place to Look for Cheap Rental Cars I just realized I’ve never made AutoSlash Travel Website of the Week. That’s obviously an oversight on my part since it’s definitely one of best place to find the cheapest rental… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2017
Natural Disasters: The Safest and Least Safe Countries Last week a 6.7 earthquake hit Greece and Turkey killing at least two tourists. The Telegraph recently published a 2015 World Risk Report that was compiled by the United Nations University… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2017
Traveling to Europe? Protect Yourself From Measles According to CBS News, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has reported more than 14,000 cases of measles in Europe since January 2016. Measles symptoms include a… Johnny Jet , July 24, 2017
Take a Second Look When You Go to an Airport Bathroom Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Tom, who shared this story of a puppy found in a… Johnny Jet , July 21, 2017
Don’t Ever Do This on a Plane Yesterday, a woman tweeted the below scene from her flight. It’s making the rounds (see here and here). Needless to say, don’t ever do what the photographed person did on a… Johnny Jet , July 20, 2017
National Parks Lifetime Pass for Seniors on Sale Through August 27 Attention U.S. citizens 62 years and older: The U.S. National Parks Lifetime Senior pass is a great deal for the next few weeks! It’s just $10 (and good for life)… Johnny Jet , July 19, 2017
Enhanced Security on Inbound International Flights Starts This Week A few weeks back, we wrote about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to roll out enhanced security measures on flights bound for the U.S. Well, an email I received… Johnny Jet , July 18, 2017
Consider Checking Your Stuff Instead of Shipping Internationally Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Shirley S. of Minneapolis, MN, who says: “I recently mailed… Johnny Jet , July 14, 2017
