For the serious new traveler who will be on the road regularly, and plans on doing it for a while, you can’t just shove everything into a gym bag or camping backpack anymore. You’re growing beyond just throwing random items into a bag and rushing off. You’re taking business trips, packing business clothes, and you […]
It is safe to say that there will not be hockey stick growth when it comes to business travel. Although vaccines are becoming more available to the public, strong warnings by the CDC and other government agencies are still cautioning travelers to consider the risks when you travel. However, if you follow certain safety measures […]
As things are getting back to normal, travel has been increasing, which means travel scams are on the rise again as well. And not just the old scams like fake wifi hubs or gifts of rosemary or bracelets — there are plenty of new ones coming up that travelers should be aware of. As you’re […]
The rate of air travel is still relatively low compared to pre-pandemic days, but we’re seeing a steady climb as more people receive their second vaccinations and are ready to leave the house. The TSA has reported that they have screened 86,000 more people on March 14th than on the same day a year ago, […]
The travel industry took a devastating blow when the pandemic began, and people have (mistakenly) questioned whether it would be able to recover and speculated that it would be years before we would finally recover. To help recover from it, the U.S. government is looking to provide some relief that could help us reach normalcy […]
Americans are gearing up to travel for the summer and the destinations are preparing for their arrival. Americans’ interest to take a vacation is rising as travelers are looking forward to much-needed summer trips. Hotels and restaurants are gearing up for travelers as competition grows within the industry to rehire talent, and they’re opening to […]
For over a year, people have grown accustomed to quarantine life during the pandemic. Lives were changed drastically as normal in-person tasks became digitized, and we stayed home with no possibility to travel. With President Biden’s initiative to get everyone back outside by July 4th, and vaccines being readily available, the opportunity for people to […]
Should you get travel insurance for vacations for the next year or two? Well, yes, you should always get travel insurance if you’re doing anything for more than a weekend. But given the state of upheaval in the travel industry over the last year, you should definitely get travel insurance coverage for at least a […]
The deadline requiring all plane passengers to have a REAL ID has once again been extended to May 3, 2023, from its previous deadline date of October 2021. The REAL ID is the driver’s license or ID card that has been mandated and approved by the Department of Homeland Security. According to the DHS website: […]
If you’re like most travelers, you’re always looking for special hotel secrets that will help you upgrade, enhance, or further enjoy your stay when you’re on vacation or a business trip. There are many moving parts to a hotel, and knowing how they’re all connected and how they all work may make your hotel stay […]