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After a few weeks of being too busy to pod, Jake and Anthony are back talking a little about travel news and a lot about continued lockdown. In news it’s all about sanitizer on planes, Chase’s latest round of perks to try and keep Sapphire Reserve customers and more. Plus, Jake talks to radio pal and host of the new podcast “My Jewish Parents” Mike Klein about what it was like to visit a (sort-of) socially distanced Myrtle Beach, SC over Memorial Day weekend. News From Podcast #81 – Transcript & Links Sanitizer on PlanesI gave some deserved applause to […]

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Family Travel

Camping is Back. Here’s Why.

Contributing Author May 21, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit, we were living through strange times. Politics were out of control. There were forest fires, floods, and typhoons that seemed to augur the world’s end. And our obsession with smartphones was reaching new heights. None of those things, however, put the dampers on our collective travel ambitions. Yes, they were a little disruptive if you wanted to go to specific, far-flung corners of the Earth, but they weren’t game-changers. COVID-19, though, is different. It has taken a hatchet to the travel industry, pretty much stopping it in its tracks. And it isn’t clear […]

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Basics: Being Away + Protecting your Home.

Contributing Author May 14, 2020

Whether it’s travel in normal-times or just sheltering out of town, being away from your primary residence comes with a lot of stress and added ‘home’ anxiety. Did you remember to lock the back door? Did you switch off the heating? Did you leave food out for your cat Trixy? Even your trusted ‘to-do’ list can sometimes let you down. Leaving your home into a totally new environment is not the easiest thing to do, but you can’t forfeit the adventure or safety with loved ones either. The decision to leave your comfort zone unattended to experience life away is […]

Podcasts

“Travel bubbles” & Winning at Groceries

Jake Redman May 9, 2020

Anthony and Jake barrel through kid interruptions (at Jake’s house) with ease while catching up on grocery delivery strategies. We also talk about countries plans to restart tourism from a June 1 plan for Greece to Australia and New Zealand’s “bubble” strategy. All that and the latest travel credit card Jake just got rid of…Listen: Show Links -Australia and New Zealand look to create travel “bubbles”. -When we can travel again: Don’t go here. –Peapod may have new time slots for grocery delivery in your area with $20 off your first order.-Greece sets sights on June 1 for a return to […]

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Podcasts

YouTube Escapes & Magna-Tiles

Jake Redman April 25, 2020

Beyond our weekly grocery delivery chat, we peek into possible new solutions for social distancing on airplanes what it might be like to be a middle seat passenger post Covid 19. Plus, Anthony delivers his virtual-vacations online and we find some unusual beds at Tokyo Narita. Listen: Show Links – Sneeze-guards. The future of air travel in economy?-Tokyo Narita’s newest lounge is less than luxurious.

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Family Travel

Basics: 10 Things to Pack for Your Next Vacation.

Contributing Author April 21, 2020

Before we get comments that we are on lockdown – we know – but this is about that vacation you’re still dreaming about. You know, the one that you plan to take the very second travel restrictions are lifted and you’re able to book the mask-strapped break of a lifetime. We know it could be some time before you can even think of booking a TRUE vacation, and that packing for that vacation is in the (possibly far-far) distant future. It doesn’t mean that you can’t plan. It also doesn’t mean that you can’t make lists and window-shop online until […]

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Airline Refunds & Cheering With Yoga Mats

Jake Redman April 17, 2020

The guys dial up for another check on each other’s health and mental well-being. We skim a few stories including what some airlines are doing to keep their money and what hotels are doing to help in the Covid 19 crisis. Plus, Anthony’s got some good ideas for passing the time on YouTube that we look forward to chatting about next time. Listen: Show Links -Airline trickery to keep you from getting cash back.-Hotels helping in Covid 19 effort.

Family Travel

Advice You Should Ignore About Family Vacations.

Contributing Author April 17, 2020

Going on vacation as a family can be a truly incredible experience. You all get some uninterrupted bonding time and make memories to last a lifetime. To make family vacations that are a lot of fun (and worth the expense) you’ll want to invest at least a little extra time in planning. Opinions on how to best plan for family trips are all over the web so below, you’ll find bad advice vacationing families should ignore… Just go! Some people will tell you not to even think about it, just book your flight, get on a plane, and get […]

Podcasts

Dishes & Screaming Kids Podcast

Jake Redman April 12, 2020

Jake and Anthony dial in from their lock-down spots to talk about airlines extending elite status, the struggle to get groceries and what travel might look like in after-times. While Jake continues to build his emergency basement doomsday studio, his 800 square foot “home studio” brings the noise (dishes, kids playing) but we do our best to make a podcast out of it. Listen: Show Links: -Elite status extension team coverage at Boarding Area: United [Miles to Memories] Delta [Running With Miles] Marriott [Traveling for Miles] Air Canada/Alaska [Paxex.Aero] Get information on other programs and more from the blogs of […]

Destination Tips

NYC Summer Trip Ideas. Real and Virtual.

Jake Redman April 8, 2020

Planning a trip right now is problematic (to say the least) and crowds and public places are best avoided. That said, if things begin to shape up to a point where you can hop a flight to NYC (our back yard), there are plenty of ways you can enjoy some low-key summer activities (at a safe distance, of course). If sheltering-in-place remains the norm, we’ve got some remote alternatives here too. In any case, you’ll have enough to get as much out of New York as you can, as it certainly has a lot to offer. Here are some suggestions […]