Finding the perfect tropical vacation usually comes down to one massive hurdle. You spot an incredible picture of a quiet beach online, you get excited, and then you check the flight logistics. Suddenly, you realize getting to that perfect stretch of sand requires waking up at three in the morning, enduring two separate layovers, and …

The Caribbean is the ultimate winter escape for Americans looking to trade freezing temperatures for warm sunshine and ocean breezes. But over the last few years, the reality of traveling to the most popular tropical hotspots has completely changed. If you book a trip to Cancun, Punta Cana, or Nassau right now, you are going …

Anyone else avoid layovers at all costs? I have traveled full-time for twenty years across more than a hundred countries. If you ask me what causes the most headaches on a long-haul itinerary, it is almost always the connection. Running through terminal corridors after a delayed inbound flight, wondering if your checked luggage made the …

It seems like you can fly anywhere in Florida, but we’ve been proven wrong today. Even though Florida’s Gulf Coast has 5 commercial airports in operation, apparently the new southern saying is “a sixth time’s the charm”. With potential to reopen for public use for the first time in a quarter-century, car rentals may no …

When you’ve had your fill of cookie-cutter vacations, there’s one destination surely to rock your socks off with its wildly diverse culture and endless wonders. Asia. Now, where to go within this vast continent is another question entirely, but for many Americans, it usually boils down to Thailand, Japan, or Bali. This time, United is …

Shall we hold a moment of silence for Spirit Airlines? We’ll let you grab a candle. While travelers are busy mourning their favorite yellow planes, another favorite is already moving in. JetBlue is helping fill the void for at least a pair of former Spirit destinations not commonly served. Kidding aside, Spirit is the reason …

The time has arrived! Spring Break shenanigans are over, Memorial Day festivities are just weeks away, so you know what that means… Summertime! Our well-earned PTO is piled up and ready to be cashed in for an epic trip abroad. We all know Europe is never a bad decision, but the question always remains: where …

Who’s feeling lucky?! 🍀 One rapidly growing southern city must feel like they’ve hit the jackpot. Not known as a major hub, and largely kept hush-hush as an underrated capital, you might think North Carolinians typically have to fly out of Charlotte for anywhere requiring a passport. But Aer Lingus opted to give Charlotte the …

Who doesn’t love Delta? All it takes is a flight on Frontier to confirm Delta is as good as it gets for U.S. travelers no matter the destination. Whether flying domestic or taking a grand vacation abroad, they have a massive global footprint, even bigger than my size-13 clodhoppers. Hopping the around the U.S. is …

Already thinking of your next long weekend in the Tropics, but you’ve had enough of the bog-standard Cancuns, Punta Canas, and all the other rinse-and-repeat resort hubs of this world? Buckle up, cause this time, American Airlines is flying you to an up-and-coming chain of sparsely-populated islands in the Bahamas that were previously accessible to …

If you could name California’s top destination, at first glance, you might suspect it’s some variation of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Well, 2 things can be true at once… While some view SF and LA as a pair of America’s most iconic cities, there’s one San Diego County destination that’s been on …

History is in the making this summer for Californians looking to escape hordes of tourists, surely to invade their iconic city. As Chinatown streets and Fisherman’s Wharf vendors become flooded with selfie-takers, that’s always San Franciscans’ cue to hop on the BART and head to SFO. Being home to one of America’s most internationally connected …