No, I’m Not Taking An Eclipse Flight Next Month

One of the most magnificent natural phenomena that I ever experienced was a total solar eclipse in Boonville, MO some 7 years ago. Several airlines...

Global Entry Interview Now Available Before Departure, And More Program Tidbits

Global Entry has been a game-changer for my international travel. It allows you to skip customs lines that have enabled me to make connections...

[Postponed To 4/10] Brazil Will Require Tourist Visas Again Effective 1/10/24

Update, 1/5/23: Visas for Americans, Canadians, and Australians will now be required starting on 4/10. Will you visit Brazil before the new requirements go...

[United Kills Off Backdoor Link For Legacy Award Calendar] Travel Tips: Workarounds To Bring Back That Good Old Legacy Award And Airfare Search Interface

Update: Sadly, the backdoor link to access United's excellent legacy award calendar as described below last year has finally been killed. We're now stuck...

Priority Pass Now Includes Access To JFK Terminal 1 Expedited Security Access And Pre-Security Lounge!

VIP One operates a landside departure lounge in JFK's Terminal 1 that offers expedited TSA security access. It's located behind counter E/F. VIP One's lounge...

7 Do’s And Don’ts While Enjoying Chabad’s Services During Your Travels

Update: With hundreds of passengers traveling to and from Israel while utilizing Chabad House services around the world, now is a good time to...

[Updated With More Info] Chabad Of Athens Shares Details For The Hundreds Of People Stranded There For Shabbos

Update, 10/15: Chabad of Athens shares this PDF with more helpful information for Jewish travelers transiting via Athens to travel to or from Israel. Dan's...

Save On One Of My Favorite Travel Accessories, The HotLogic Max Food Warming Oven, Fits A 9×13, At A Record Low Price From Amazon!

Update: The HotLogic Max is on sale for $51.09 shipped from Amazon, the lowest price ever for this item from Amazon! This HotLogic can fit...

Total Eclipse Of The Park? Cleveland And Dallas Will Host Ballgames On April 8, 2024; Will You Book Eclipse Travel?

On 4/8/24, a total solar eclipse will pass through cities like Dallas (totality from 1:40-1:44pm CT), Indianapolis (3:06-3:09pm ET), Cleveland (3:13-3:17pm ET), and Buffalo...

[2023 Update] Solving The Miami Sunpass Toll Conundrum

Update: While Florida toll roads now all accept E-ZPass, I have found that the roads don't always charge the E-ZPass in the car, resulting...

The Joys Of Modern Day HUCA; Hang Up Chat Again!

For years I've extolled the benefits of HUCA, or hang up and call again, when you get an answer from a customer service agent...

Ends Tonight! Lowest Price Ever On One Of My Favorite Travel Accessories; Save On The HotLogic Mini And HotLogic Max Food Warming Ovens, Perfect...

HotLogic is offering 40% off clearance items until 3/16 at 11:59pm ET with code: HLMARCHSALE Order these now and have hot food for your Chol...

Save On HotLogic Mini Or Casserole Double Sized Food Warming Ovens; A Travel Game-Changer!

HotLogic Mini Single Sized Food Warming Oven For AC Charging, Pink: $33.99 from Amazon HotLogic Mini Single Sized Food Warming Oven For DC...

Travel Tips: Getting American Card And Elite Benefits When Booking A Ticket With British Airways Avios

Related posts: Travel Tips: Getting United Card And Elite Benefits When Booking A Ticket With Avianca Lifemiles Get A 40% Bonus When You...

Travel Tips: Getting United Card And Elite Benefits When Booking A Ticket With Avianca Lifemiles

A few weeks ago I wrote about booking a last minute ticket from Cleveland to Newark in a post about United's awesome new WiFi...

[WOW! Certificate Refunded At Full Peak Rate!] Getting Bonvoyed Detaching A Marriott Travel Package Certificate From A Hotel Stay

Update: I was expecting a long battle with Marriott saying too bad, so sad. However while Marriott was not able to restore my travel package...

United’s WiFi Day Pass Option Works Better Than Expected, And Qualifies For AMEX Reimbursement

Last Thursday, I flew into Newark to be menachem avel DDF member AJK on the untimely passing of his mother. He and I "met"...

Pro Travel Tips: When Airlines Hand You Lemons, Make Lemonade

People are constantly asking on the DansDeals Facebook Group and DansDeals Forums about what they should do when an airline messes up. If it's for...

Multiple Chase Cards Now Offer Free NEXUS Membership With Global Entry And PreCheck Included; Comparison Of Skip The Line Memberships Covered By Credit Cards

DansDeals reader Steven K tipped me off to the fact that Chase Sapphire Reserve® now covers the NEXUS fee, as an alternative to Global...

My Experience Using An eMed/Abbott Telehealth Antigen Test For Entry Into The US

I had a blast in Iceland 2 weeks ago with 4 DDF members on my first trip abroad during the COVID era, though I...

Travel Tips: How To Check For United Saver Award Space Availability With Partner Airlines And Save A Bundle Of Miles!

A reader commented on a recent post about a 25% transfer bonus from Citi to Lifemiles that he hasn't seen award space on Lifemiles...

Finally! E-ZPass Now Works Throughout Florida!

Goodbye to the Sunpass conundrum. E-ZPass now works throughout the state of Florida. You can bring your E-ZPass transponder with you on your next trip...

Get A 6 Month Trial Of CLEAR Membership For Free!

Get A 6 Month Trial Of CLEAR Membership For Free! Kids under 18 can go with their parents for free without a membership or biometrics...

Save 25% And Get Free Shipping Sitewide On Clearance Hydro Flasks; One Of My Essential Travel Items

Save 25% And Get Free Shipping Sitewide On Clearance Hydro Flasks Hydro Flask is discontinuing several colors and you can save 25% plus get free...

PSA: Stop Cancelling Your Non-Refundable Flights Early

Many readers have asked me if they can get a refund instead of a travel credit for flights that they cancelled due to coronavirus. There's...

PSA: Helpful Tips From Chabad Of Serbia For Your Stopover In Belgrade

Got in on the crazy Air Serbia deal to Israel for as low as $259 or 17K points round-trip? That deal has finally died...

Flying With 3 Kids: Our Airport And Child Safety Strategy

I recently shared the story of United flight 232 and the online friendship that I developed with the lead flight attendant on that flight,...

United Joins Delta In Backing CLEAR, Elites And Cardholders Get Free Or Discounted Memberships To The Gamechanging Service

PreCheck is great, but CLEAR is amazing. PreCheck costs $85 for 5 years (it's included for free with the excellent Global Entry, which costs $100...

Stack 25% Off Plus $5 Off $20 Or $10 Off $50, Plus Get Free Shipping On All Hydro Flasks; One Of My Essential Travel...

Save 25% And Get Free Shipping Sitewide Hydro Flasks Hydro Flask is discontinuing several colors and is offering 25% off and free shipping sitewide though...

Reader Question: What Do I Do About Fake Damage Charges From Israeli Car Rental Agencies?

I love traveling to Israel, but there are certainly some pain points besides the long flight. One is Kashrus. I've been to Israel 6 times...

Watch Live As Israel’s Beresheet Spacecraft Attempts To Make History By Landing On The Moon!

Israel based SpaceIL will soon attempt to be the first private organization ever to land on the moon. A lunar landing is a feat only...

Save 25% And Get Free Shipping Sitewide On Clearance Hydro Flasks; One Of My Essential Travel Items

Save 25% And Get Free Shipping Sitewide On Clearance Hydro Flasks Hydro Flask is discontinuing several colors and you can save 25% plus get free...

Kosher Food Is Now Available In The World’s Busiest Airport!

Finding kosher food in an airport other than granola bars is no easy feat. Atlanta is the world's busiest airport and the only airport in...

Goodbye To All Of The Kosher Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Locations At LAX; My Kosher Food Strategy At Airports

Traveling isn't easy as a religious Jew. You need to bring your own food for the plane, for your connection city, and if you...

What Food Can You Bring On International Flights Into The USA?

On Tuesday I wrote about our close call with getting fined and losing Global Entry/TSA Pre-Check when our 3 year old brought an apple...

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