Day: August 3, 2021

5 Secrets to Navigating in a Big City When You’re Not Used to It

A version of this article was previously published on our Atlantic Luggage blog. If you live in a small town or city, and you’re traveling to a big city like Las Vegas, Washington DC, Chicago, or New York City for a vacation or a business trip, it’s a bit tricky navigating your way around. I […]

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Five Things to Know About the Micro-Cation

A version of this article was previously published on our Atlantic Luggage blog. A new vacation trend we’ve been hearing about is the micro-cation, and it’s ideal for people who want to travel, but not take the one- or two-week excursions we used to. A micro-cation is more or less a weekend-long trip, but it […]

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Starting to Feel the Cabin Fever? Here’s How to Beat It

We’ve been in pandemic mode for over a year, and many people have stayed home, changing the pace of their lives. And while staying home has kept us safe, everyone is dealing with a serious case of cabin fever. It’s one thing to have cabin fever after a tough winter, which many of our northern […]

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How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

Several weeks ago, we wrote about how one of the dirtiest places in the airport is the check-in kiosk at the front of the airport. Thousands of fingers poke at the screen every day, and no one cleans it off. Compare that to the airport bathrooms, which are cleaned hourly. In other words, the airport […]

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How One Travel Writer Saved Thousands in World Travel

Ah, to be young and able to travel anywhere, eat anywhere, sleep anywhere at any time. We recently found an article by travel writer Evie Carick, who listed several ways she was able to make her travel dollars go further. While it may not be ideal for the seasoned executive who’s accustomed to traveling business […]

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How MSNBC Road Warriors Survive Life on the Road

In 2016, MSNBC introduced the world to Road Warriors, a group of young correspondents who cross the country covering political campaigns for MSNBC, NBC News, and NBC News Digital. For the 2018 midterm elections, MSNBC brought back the road warriors for more coverage. In a recent USA TODAY article, four of them — Kasie Hunt, […]

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How to Be an Expert Traveler in Major Cities

If you’re wandering around your own town or city, you can usually spot someone from out of town pretty quickly. They’re the ones who are not following the common rules of the area. They’re stopping in the middle of the sidewalk to discuss what to do next. They’re staring at maps or their phones. Or […]

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5 Things to Know Before Booking a Vacation Rental

Going on vacation these days means booking a vacation rental where you feel safe and comfortable. While that can be a hotel — hotels are doing extensive cleaning and sanitizing now — many people often feel better staying in a house or apartment through Airbnb or similar services. Even so, there are a few things […]

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How Can a Family Travel Safely? Where Can They Go?

Is it safe for you to travel with your children? Are you able to visit a summer destination or get on a plane? The question may be bubbling in your mind as you start getting the itch to plan trips for the rest of the year. You start wondering whether and how can your family […]

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Five Ways Hotel Travel Will Continue To Change

Travel has certainly changed in the last several months, but will it stay this way forever? Some people mistakenly believe travel has been ruined and will remain at low levels for years to come. We happen to be much more optimistic. We’re hoping we’ll see more vacations and working vacations now that more people can […]

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