I'm extremely disappointed and frustrated at how British Airways handled the aftermath of flight cancellations around the recent massive snowstorm in the North-Eastern United States. Here's what happened... I was due to fly from New York to London on Friday 28th Jan 2022.  On Wednesday 26th Jan 2022, the news channels reported there would be a massive storm hitting the entire Northeastern region of the States that weekend, bringing over 2’ of snow to the region.  It turned out to be one of the biggest storms on record in that area, with thousands of flights canceled ..read more

As a dual British & American citizen, tipping is a controversial and often confusing topic that often comes up in conversation with both American and European friends.  Let's face it, it can be very intimidating being in a foreign country, where you don't know what the local custom is with regard to leaving tips.   Having lived for many years in different parts of the States, as well as in England and Spain, I've been on both sides of the 'aisle' as it were, and it's fascinating to see the huge cultural differences between all these countries.  Also, having had the ..read more

EPISODE #10 | ✈️ New SLC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tour & Review, JetBlue's New Transatlantic Service & Much More   Crazy Travel Masks, Jetlag App, Rental Car Tips, JetBlue London (Episode #10)   After I shared my favorite face masks for travel in the last episode, many viewers shared some of the more weird and wacky face masks they've come across, and I'll share those with you in this episode - some of them are quite shocking! Jetlag is of course something that plagues frequent flyers who regularly hop over time zones around the world. The ..read more

Good news about masks at Disney world!  The latest mask policy update is that masks are no longer required anywhere outdoors at Walt Disney World in Florida.  Disney has announced that they will leave it up to guests to decide whether they want to wear a mask outside, or not. Earlier in 2021, masks were required to be worn by all theme park and Disney resort guests, all the time, at Walt Disney World, which comprises four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney Studios, plus the Blizzard Beach water park and the Disney Springs entertainment, shopp ..read more

Most of the major airlines, hotel chains, and car rental companies have made changes to their loyalty programs because of the pandemic.  Really they had little choice.  Why?  The number of people traveling has been decimated, and the travel industry knew they had to make major adjustments to keep their most loyal customers. So what's been happening with elite status?  Major airlines, hotel chains, and car rental companies announced status extensions in 2020, and then again in 2021, and some also reduced qualification requirements to achieve status.  With travel st ..read more

There are many travel rewards cards available, and many factors will affect what's 'best' for you (Updated Nov 2021) When choosing a travel credit card, you should consider how often you travel, and how flexible you are willing to be. Also, think about how valuable hotel or airline perks might be to you.  This article about how to choose the right travel credit card encourages you to prioritize the following 3 factors: 1. Sign-up bonus: Most cards offer additional perks (usually points/miles) when you meet a preset initial spending threshold within the first ..read more

Need to contact your airline?  Keep this handy list on your phone, as it's often faster to call the airline, even if you're at the airport.  Also, phone agents generally have more information and power to make changes, than many staff on the ground.  Bizarre, but true. There was a time when flight itineraries were locked in stone many months ahead of time.  These days, it's common for last-minute changes, which can cause havoc to your travel plans.  That's why it's good to have the contact info of airlines at your fingertips. Here's the contact info for the most popula ..read more

VIDEO |✈️  At Last! Disneyland and California Adventure Theme Parks are Open to ALL Visitors Again! It's Time to Enjoy Some Disney Magic... ✈️ DISNEYLAND is Open Again!  What you Need to Know... Disneyland reopening news! Yes, at last, Disneyland is open again to all visitors. At first, in June 2021 it was only open to residents of California, but now it's open to everyone. Disneyland was completely closed during most of the covid-19 pandemic since March 2020, losing an estimated $4.3 BILLION in revenue, and that's just the California parks! In this video, I'll also explai ..read more

EPISODE #9 | ✈️ BEST FACE MASKS For Travel on Airplanes?  I Reviewed 8 And Here are My Findings and top recommendations... British Airways Exposed, Daycation App, Malta, Tourist Ejected! (Episode #8)   The best face mask I found for travel is... drum roll, please... The adrenaline sports face mask by outdoor research, at OutdoorResearch.com. The structured shape makes it really comfortable, you can use the adjustable ear loops or head strap, it really does allow you to breathe much more easily. I'll tell you more in the episode. If you are planning a trip anytime ..read more

VIDEO |✈️  Malta Travel Guide 2021 - A Beautiful Island in the Meditteranean.   Here's why you should consider it for a future visit... Overview of the Island of Malta... ✈️  Malta is a lovely little island situated below Italy, just east of Tunisia, with a population of around half a million. It has a rich history dating back some 5,000 years BC.  It's also got some beautiful sites like the one behind me, and English is widely spoken throughout.  As you might expect, the island relies heavily on tourism and the COVID outbreak has been a big blow ..read more