Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Today's the big game! This year's Super Bowl is supposed to be the most watched game of all time. Since my team (the NY Giants) aren't in it and the 49ers and Chiefs are so evenly matched, I don't really care who wins. I usually root for the underdog but I just don't see how, given the way the Chiefs have been playing, they are 1.5 point underdogs.
 🏈 My Two Trips to the Super Bowl
I've been fortunate to go to the Super Bowl twice to see the Giants play. The first time was in Tampa vs the Ravens and they lost badly. The second was in Glendale, Arizona when they beat the Patriots in possibly the most exciting game of all time (especially, if you're a Giants fan). Both involved last-minute crazy travel stories and celebrities, which you can read more about here.
✈️ Smooth Travels Today?
Flying looks a lot better today thanks to much better weather. As you will read below, there are very few cancelations today compared to last week.
Up to 50% Off the Luggage I Never Travel Without
We often write about our ROAM luggage, pictured above, which we love. But they're pretty expensive. So you'll be happy to know that ROAM is currently offering many of their already-designed bags, from carry-on luggage to their large, expandable check-in suitcases, at deeply discounted prices. Many of the bags are as much as 50% off and are on sale until new designs arrive on February 20.
❤️ 15 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For People Who Love to Travel
In three days, it's Valentine's Day! If you're not sure what to get that special someone in your life, we're here to help. We’ve rounded up some great gifts for your favorite traveler this Valentine’s Day. |
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✈️ Today's Travel Outlook 
As of 9:10am PT, there have been only 39 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 1,116 delayed. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Here's what to do during weather delays and flight cancellations.
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✋ Monday 
Just Released: 34 Dates in 16 North American Cities for Major Sporting Event Which Will Dramatically Increase Hotel Prices
There’s a huge event coming to 16 North American cities and it will take place for over a month between June 11 and July 19, 2026 so if you’re planning on traveling to the USA, Canada or Mexico, you will want to look at these cities and dates before booking plane tickets since hotels will be in high demand. Here's what you need to know.
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🍔 Tuesday 
How to Help Feed the Homeless When Traveling or at Home
I just came from a routine doctor’s appointment and I got to talking with the medical assistant, who was from India. I told her about my two trips to the country and said that I prefer the countryside over the big cities. The main reason was the extreme inequality between the rich and poor in the large, metropolitan areas. I could have sworn I'd written about this years ago but I can't find it so I suppose I didn't. But this is what I do when I'm traveling and when I'm at home to help feed the homeless.
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🛳️ Wednesday 
Fan of the Hit TV Show The Love Boat? Princess Cruises Just Announced a Late Summer Cruise With Iconic Original Cast
Growing up in southern Connecticut, we didn’t travel much except to nearby Watch Hill, Rhode Island and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Back then, there was no internet, YouTube or Instagram to learn about exotic destinations, so I got my travel fix by watching ABC’s hit TV show The Love Boat. If you're a Love Boat fan too, then you won't want to miss this late summer cruise.
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🧳️ Thursday 
This Amazon Alternative to the Spanx AirEssentials Sweatsuit is a Travel Must-Have (And it Costs Almost 5 Times Less)
My wife wrote this post a couple of days ago and I was shocked at how well it did. She had friends texting her, thanking her for the hot tip! So, for my female readers, you may love to read about this Amazon alternative to the Spanx AirEssentials sweatsuit my wife says is quite popular (and it's a fraction of the cost). For the men, this makes a great Valentine's Day gift for that special woman in your life. Check it out here. And speaking of Valentine's Day, here's our Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Travelers if you're looking for more ideas.
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🎌 Friday 
Can You Guess This Final Jeopardy Question About World Flags?
I love Jeopardy, especially when the questions are travel-related. I wrote this article Can You Answer This Airline-Related Final Jeopardy Question? recently and it was well-received so I’m back with another Final Jeopardy question. This week's category is World Flags. Can you guess the answer? Test your travel trivia smarts.
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✈️ Saturday 
The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2023 According to the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal ranked nine major U.S. airlines on seven equally weighted operations metrics: on-time arrivals, flight cancellations, extreme delays, baggage handling, tarmac delays, involuntary bumping and complaints. Here are the rankings.
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🎁 Travel Product of the Week 
Apple AirTags Are Currently on Sale For the Lowest Price We've Seen in Over a Year
Apple AirTags continue to be a travel essential and they're currently on sale for the lowest price we've seen in over a year. A four-pack is now $79. At regular price, AirTags are $29 each so this is a great deal. If you haven't invested in some yet or if you need to grab a few more, now is a good time to do it. Check them out here. NOTE: As always, the prices reflected here are correct at the time of this newsletter distribution but could change.
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💬 TRAVEL QUOTE OF THE DAY “I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” ~ Caskie Stinnett |
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🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel This Week 1 Airbus A380s 'should be grounded'
2 Teen accused in Times Square shooting charged as an adult, described as ‘extreme flight risk’
3 Top 5 US events that saw private jet traffic soar in 2023
4 Taylor Swift doesn't want people tracking her private jet. Here's why it's legal.
5 Just how much are halftime performers paid for the Super Bowl?
6 CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in helicopter crash in California's Mojave Desert
7 Canadian arrested for allegedly opening plane door, deploying evacuation slide in Thailand
8 It’s not too late: Where to see April’s total solar eclipse
9 Qantas gouges customers on fares, unfair-pricing report says
10 Ted Cruz, slated for controversial Cancun trip, now wants airport escorts for lawmakers
11 They fell in love three decades ago. Now they pilot airplanes together
12 Local's rant about warning sign triggers fiery debate: 'Can't you read?' |
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🧵 TRAVEL THREAD OF THE DAY @AirlineFlyer: The logistics of flying #TaylorSwift across the planet to a football game is quite a production. I’m told @vistajet didn’t just have mechanics at HND in case anything broke, it had a whole second jet there on standby. Basically a private Air Force One. |
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✅ Currency Exchange ✅ Calendar Countdown 🇪🇺 €1 Euro = $1.07 USD ❤️ 3 days until Valentine's Day
🇬🇧 £1 GBP = $1.26 USD 🐰 49 days until Easter
🇨🇦 $1 CAD = $0.74 USD ☀️ 106 days until Memorial Day
🇦🇺 $1 AUD = $0.65 USD 🎆 144 days until 4th of July
🇲🇽 $1 MXN = $.058 USD 🛠 204 days until Labor Day |
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