Happy Easter!

I hope you're having a great holiday weekend. We're in Toronto and the cold temperatures are quickly rising. It's supposed to be in the mid 70s (23C) later this week, which is warmer than Los Angeles!
Speaking of Toronto, we just flew in from Los Angeles on Air Canada and we had a pretty great trip right until the very end, which would make a lot of people think twice about flying with them again. What would you do? Here's the story.

In this issue:

✈️ Today's Travel Outlook

As of 5:15pm EST, there have been 134 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 2,337 delayed. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Here's what to do during weather delays and flight cancellations.

🏨 Monday

10 Best Airbnb Rentals in New York City
If a trip to New York City is in your future and you’re looking for a great place to stay, consider one of these Airbnb rentals, all of which are beautifully designed and will give you that home away from home feeling. Here's the story.

👧 Tuesday

This Travel Must-Have For Kids is Also Great For Adults
Traveling with young children is always challenging. But traveling in a post-pandemic world? It’s different and the way I prepare and pack for it is different, too. Keeping our kids healthy and safe is our top priority as we head to airports and board airplanes. We are armed with all the new necessities like hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. And thanks to an awesome new product I recently learned about, I’ve got something else to add to my travel safety arsenal, which is actually pretty great for adults, too. Here's the story.

🧳 Wednesday

15 of Drew Barrymore’s Travel Essentials
I took the day off so my wife wrote this post: As a frequent traveler, I always love seeing what products other people use when they travel – and I’ll be honest, I’m definitely curious about what celebrities use since they have access to the best of the best. What are their go-to items? Drew Barrymore has shared hers – here’s a closer look at some of the things she never travels without.

⚡ Thursday

This Super Geeky Gadget is a Must-Have For Travelers
I’m always looking for new outlets when I travel, especially when I’m traveling internationally. What really sold me on this gadget is that it came highly recommended by a respected tech expert, it has 5 AC outlets, 3 USB ports, 1 USB-C port and it’s also a surge protector. On top of that, it's Amazon’s Choice with a 4.5 rating (out of 5) and over 35,000 reviews. And the real kicker is ... it’s currently 40% off! You can buy it here on Amazon.

✈️ Friday

10 Tips For Better Sleep on a Plane
Pre-pandemic, I used to fly over 150,000 miles a year and I’ve seen all kinds of methods and gadgets that passengers use to try and sleep better on airplanes. Everyone is different but flying as much as I do, I know what works. Here are 10 ways to help you sleep better on a plane.

🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel Today

1 Sea-Tac Airport’s new $1B international terminal too tight a squeeze for 20 big jets
2 Uber's CEO became an undercover boss and was surprised by the customers
3 ‘A plague of locusts’: Barcelona battles port authorities to curb cruise tourists
4 Disney, American Airlines partner with Make-a-Wish for 'Best Flight Ever'
5 Another summer surge is expected for Europe travel
6 Snakes on a plane! Pilot makes emergency landing after finding cobra in cockpit
7 VP Kamala Harris' staff is complaining about terrible food on Air Force Two
8 Man praised for telling train passenger to move from seat he purchased
9 I flew on Play, Iceland's budget airline. The bare-bones, red-eye flight was originally $180 but cost $500 with add-ons — it wasn't worth it.
10 Lincoln gets creative out of desperation with new Red Way service
11 Los Angeles officially drought-free
12 Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers

📺 Travel Video of the Week

✅ Currency Exchange ✅ Calendar Countdown

✈️ Miles and Points