The Sunday Round-Up | May 2, 2021
Happy Sunday! I hope you had a great week and are having a relaxing weekend. I had a watershed week; I flew on a plane for the first time in 432 days. In case you're new here (thanks for subscribing!), I flew up to Sonoma on Avelo Airlines for their inaugural flight. It was definitely the right flight after having some 're-entry anxiety.' Now that I'm fully vaccinated, it felt safer to fly. A lot of friends were on the flight and I knew they were vaccinated, too. I even heard strangers asking their seatmates if they've been vaxxed. (BTW: Finding a vaccine just got very easy!)
The travel itch is definitely back and I'm back to spending hours researching flights, accommodations and car rentals for potential future trips. I say 'potential' because we're not out of this nightmare yet, even though at times it feels like it. I'm concerned about exposing my kids to the variants; I've read tips from epidemiologists and heard from friends in the medical industry that they're now seeing a lot more cases in children and younger people overall.
Where To Find Up To Date Information On Entry Requirements
For those who are traveling, I received the question below this morning on Twitter. Since it’s one I get often, I thought I would answer it in a post because it’s important. “Johnny, asking what are the best places to find out what country Covid entrance requirements are. A few I checked are giving me different info. Thanks.”
Here's my reply:
Hi Terrell,
I’m sure your head is spinning like mine and every person who is planning a spring/summer trip. These days, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all the different entrance rules and regulations. For example, just a few days ago, after their recent COVID-19 surge, Thailand announced they’re changing their quarantine requirements back to 14 days from a tolerable seven. So what is a traveler supposed to do when planning travel, especially if it’s international? Here's the site every international traveler needs to bookmark.
Mother's Day Gift Idea: iFlex Phone and Tablet Stand
Mother's Day is a week from today! My wife got this tip from a flight attendant on YouTube who says she always travels with this flexible phone and tablet stand that perfectly props up your devices but also flattens out for easy packing. Natalie uses it all the time around the house and it's perfect on a plane, too. Check it out on Amazon here. Plus, get more ideas in our 2021 Mother's Day gift guide. RELATED: The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without
Southwest Crew Dance With Passengers In Soon-To-Be Viral Video
This video of a Southwest pilot and flight attendant is the Sunday smile you didn't know you needed! Watch it here.
American Airlines Is Giving Away 100 Million Miles
Still available! I keep reminding you of this because it's basically free miles and an easy way to extend your miles another 18 months in case you haven't had any activity. Tomorrow (May 3) is the last day and I've won something almost every day from 4,000 to upgrades. Here are the details. UPDATE: My Favorite Wipes To Travel With
Last week, I mentioned that I'd found my favorite wipes to travel with on Amazon and they're cheap. You can get 6 boxes that each have 24 wipes inside. That's enough for a year. You can buy them here. UPDATE: A reader pointed out to me that these wipes are best for cleaning your hands but to wipe down surfaces on an airplane or in a hotel room, use something like these Clorox wipes, which come in a travel-friendly package.
Now, on to the Sunday Round-Up, which is chock-full of travel tips and travel news. Scroll all the way down to find all the stories!
12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today
— Finding a vaccine just got very very easy
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers
— TSA extends mask mandate for airports, planes, trains and buses through...
— France will reopen to vaccinated Americans on this date
— Covid-19 cases are surging around the country. See where the hot spots are
— 9 tips for finding pet-friendly Airbnb and vacation rentals
— The most wheelchair-friendly theme parks in the US
— Qantas mystery flights: On board the revived trips to destinations unknown
— The one thing you can't do at Disneyland now that it's open again
— Self-important morons fined for abusing British Airways crew
— How Emirates can bounce back from Covid-19
— You're vaccinated, but you've got kids at home - What it means for you
— Colorado woman found dead of apparent bear attack
— States with the most hate groups
— With just 3 words, the CEO of United Airlines shared an inspiring idea that will make a lot of people pappy
— Read all 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today here.
Travel Tips From This Week:
Monday:
-European Union To Allow Fully Vaccinated Americans This Summer
-Avoid This Major US Airport During These Times
Tuesday:
-Business Class to Europe For Under $900 RT (sold out)
-My Best Summer Family Travel Advice
Wednesday:
-3 Websites To Cross-Reference Before Traveling Internationally
-The Only Country USA Lists As Safe To Travel To
Thursday:
-First look at Avelo Airlines’ Inaugural Flight
Friday:
-15 Tips To Renting A Car in 2021
Saturday:
-The Car Rental Tip You've Never Heard Before + It Can Also Save You Money and Jail Time
-3 Signature Triple Crown Cocktails for 3 Triple Crown Races
-Here's my weekly travel segment on Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy! I go on when the clock behind Leo strikes 12:30pm.
Travel Tips From Last Week:Monday:
-Guess Which 3 Countries United Will Now Fly To?
-Genius Way to Scan and Organize Old Photos
Tuesday:
-'Do Not Travel' List: State Dept Adds Popular Countries
Wednesday:
-Why I Canceled My Flight Last Night
Thursday:
-This Travel Tip Can Save You From Going To Jail
Friday:
-Maui Travel Tips
-The App Travelers to Hawaii Need to Download
Saturday:
-You'll Need This to Fly Domestically
-Mother's Day Gift Guide
-Here's my weekly travel segment on Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy! I go on when the clock behind Leo strikes 12:30pm.
Vaccinated Travel
-A Better Way to Protect Your Vaccine Card
-My Experience Getting Vaccinated at CVS
-CDC's New Travel Guidelines for Vaccinated Travelers
-How To Get A Krispy Kreme Doughnut Every Day For Free in 2021
-Can Travelers Avoid Testing If They’ve Been Vaccinated?
-Sam Adams Giving Away $7 To Those Vaccinated
COVID-19
-CDC is now forcing airlines to crack down on fake COVID-19 tests
-Best Source for COVID-19 Testing
-Air Travelers to US Must Show Negative Coronavirus Test
-How to Quickly Find out COVID-19 Rules, Regulations and Cases for Every Country
-A Passenger Refused to Wear a Mask on My Flight
-What to Do if Your Seatmate Refuses to Wear a Mask-How Families Can Avoid Getting Kicked Off A Plane
Air Travel
-17 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
-What to Do: Weather Delays and Flight Cancellations
-7 Dirtiest Things on an Airplane According to a Flight Attendant
-How to Track Airfares by Signing Up For Fare Alerts
-The App All Travelers Need to Download
-How to Match Elite Status with US Airlines
-Is American Airlines Out of Their Minds?
-$50 Off Alaska Airlines Flights
-Fly To and From L.A. For $19
-15 Tips for Surviving a Long Flight
-How To Avoid Bank of America’s International ATM Fees
-How to Get Upgraded to First Class
-Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach
-Air Canada Finally Issuing Refunds
-This Airline Devalues Its Rewards Overnight
-These Top Airport Lounges Are About To Get More Expensive
-JohnnyJet.com Booking Tool
Hawaii
-10 Tips for Traveling to Hawaii (Oahu) During COVID
-Maui and Kauai Have New Rules For Arrivals And They Are Not The Same
-Vaccinated Travelers Are One Step Closer To Skipping Hawaii’s Travel Quarantine
-The App Every Traveler to Hawaii Needs to Download
-Live Hawaii Webcams
Lodging
-Book with Expedia
-Priceline
-How to Make Sure You Get the Lowest Room Rate at Your Hotel
-Latest Lodging News
Cruising
-U.S. Hopes Cruises Will Return By Mid-Summer
-Latest Cruise News
Road Trips/Car Rentals
-Here’s Where to Start Your Search for Rental Cars
-Always Do This Before Renting a Car
-An Ex-Cop Has Pulled Over Vehicles For This Reason
-Why Buy Tickets & Reserve Cars Now
-How To Not Have Your Road Trip Ruined
-Road Trip Safety: Open Your Trunk Before Arriving
-How to Protect Your Belongings on a Road Trip
-5 Ways to Prevent Motion Sickness on a Road Trip
-How To Find Cheap Parking
-A Brilliant Reader Travel Tip
-Life-Saving Car Emergency Tips
Popular Stories
-The Map App Every Traveler Needs To Download Now
-Genius iPhone Hack
-Travel Hack: Never Get Your Valuables Stolen On The Beach
-Why People Eat at McDonald's When They Travel
-10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack
-10 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Airplane Habits: Are YOU Guilty?
-Fallen Soldier on My Delta Flight
Good To Know
-What To Do With Expiring Travel Vouchers
-Money and Time Saving Secrets From A Theme Park Expert
-The Rule You Need to Know for International Travel
-The Number One Travel Tip to Save You Money and Headaches in 2021
-How to Use Your Phone As a Remote Control
-How To Get A Global Entry Appointment Faster
-Consult This App Before Heading to the Beach
-I Got Hacked This Morning - Here's How to Prevent It
Safety/Health
-10 Items I Have in Case of Emergency
-How to Find a Doctor While Traveling
-How to Save Big On Prescription Drugs at Home and on the Road
-How to Measure Air Quality Where You Live or Where You’re Going
-5 Places an Infectious Diseases Doctor Begs You Not to Go
-My Somewhat Freakish Travel Habit Might Just Save Your Life
-10 Things to Have in Case of an Emergency
-How To Always Have Clean Water
-The Health Tool You Need at Home and On the Road
-A Tool I'd Never Heard of But Have Now added To My Travel Health Kit
Food/Shop
-Your Favorite Travel Foods Delivered & a $15 Promo Code
-A Slice of Hawaii With This Amazing Tool for Slicing Pineapple
Travel Gadgets/Products
-The Solution For Those Who Always Have No Storage Left iPhones
-A Brilliant New Travel Purse for Women
-3 Great Travel Gifts Under $20
-The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without
-Why You Should Use Shoe Covers At Home and When You Travel
-The Best Luggage to Give and Get
Just For Fun
-Hands Down the Best Beach Toy for Kids
-How To Virtually Meet Your Favorite Celebrity
-The Best Airplane Toy For Any Kid
Face Masks
-Buy N95 & KN95 masks on Amazon
-I use Aiden Health’s N95, KN95 masks
-What to Know Before Wearing an N95 Mask
-Should You Be Double-Masking?
-Flight Attendant Shares Tips For a Comfortable Flight While Wearing a Mask
-Why You Might Want To Buy N95/KN95 Masks Now
-50-Pack of Kids Disposable Face Masks
-The Best Face Masks for Flying During COVID-19
-8 Accessories to Make Wearing Face Masks More Comfortable, More Hygienic and More Pleasant to Wear
Watch
-11 Great Travel Shows for Kids
-Live New York City Webcams
-Incredible Livestream of Iceland Volcano Erupting
Podcast/YouTube
-39 Travel Questions: Samantha Brown
-What’s it Like to Travel and Live in Anguilla
-What It’s Like To Live In and Travel Around Vietnam During COVID-19
-39 Travel Questions with Josh Gates
-39 Travel Questions with Andrew McCarthy
-39 Travel Questions with Leo Laporte
-What’s It Like to Live In New Zealand During COVID-19 -More
This Week's JohnnyJet.com Stories
-Airline + Airport News
-Cruise News
-Domestic Travel News
-International Travel News
-Hotel + Lodging Travel News
-Miscellaneous Travel News
-Travel Contests of the Week
Miles, Points & Credit Card Posts
-Want to earn rewards for your restaurant purchases? Here's a roundup of the best credit cards, including some that come with dining credits for dining out or ordering in.
-Want a gold (or rose gold) card that earns 4x rewards on restaurants worldwide & US supermarkets (up to $25k annually), has dining credits and a bonus of 60k points? This is the credit score you'll need.
-Getting a travel credit card can add more value to your purchases and enhance your future plans. Here are the credit scores you'll need for some of the best travel cards available.
-Are you planning any summer travel? Don't forget to use one of these best credit cards for gas purchases that you can use when running errands, commuting, or simply taking a long drive. -Best Credit Card Offers To Start 2021
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