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
Find your Zen in Slovenia: 10 ways to connect with natural wonders A big thank you to the Slovenia Tourism Board for hosting my visit so I could write this detailed review of my experience. My bare feet felt at home on… Melissa Curtin , February 21, 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
Viral video shows passengers dancing on top of airplane seats during turbulence I often call out ultra low-fare carriers like Frontier, Spirit, EasyJet and RyanAir. The latter two were the subjects of two stories last week. RyanAir because they charged a passenger… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2025
What travelers can learn from the Delta Air Lines plane crash in Toronto: 10 essential safety tips The recent crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of passenger preparedness during… Johnny Jet , February 20, 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
Video from inside the Delta Air Lines airplane that crashed in Toronto and tips for travelers Video footage and tips are pouring in after yesterday’s crash of Delta Air Lines flight 4819 from Minneapolis (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ). The CRJ-900 (Canadair Regional Jet) operated by Endeavor… Johnny Jet , February 18, 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
EasyJet employee tells passenger his bag doesn’t fit in sizer and to delete footage showing that it does ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Know baggage rules on low-cost airlines to avoid surprise fees for minor infractions. Watch for gate agent incentives, as some earn bonuses for charging extra fees. Invest in… Johnny Jet , February 15, 2025
This new ultra-luxe beachfront villa in Costa Rica is the perfect way to celebrate Pura Vida Thank you to The Point Luxury Villa for hosting my stay so I could write this detailed review of my experience. While I didn’t land on the villa’s private helipad,… 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
10 genius airport security hacks every traveler needs to know Without a doubt, one of the most tedious parts of traveling is dealing with the airport and security, in particular. You just never know how long the line will be,… Johnny Jet , February 14, 2025
