And the hits just keep on coming… Closed since March 16 due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Costa Rica will reopen its borders to allow tourism on August 1st. At …
Coronavirus
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The global pandemic caused by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus is one of the most challenging public health events in the past century. It’s difficult for people to know what to …
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Weekly Recap
Each Hotel Loyalty Program’s Sweet Spot, Name Change For NY Airport?, Fellow Passengers Put Business Class Whiner In His Place
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Travel
Update: 75 Hand Sanitizers Have Now Been Recalled For Toxicity
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen COVID-19 arrived in the United States, we were told one of the ways to stay healthy was to wash our hands frequently, so we wouldn’t spread any coronacooties that …
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Airlines
United Airlines Understands What It Will Take For People To Fly Again
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs I sit in my house, not traveling, I’ve learned about all the things airlines have done to try to get people like me to fly again. I’ve heard all …
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Hotels
Airbnb, Outperforming Most Travel Companies During COVID, Reaches Milestone
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSo many arms of the travel industry are floundering right now. Cruise companies can’t do anything in the U.S. until the CDC says it’s OK. It’s said that 8,000 hotels …
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Airlines
Should Airlines Charge Less If They Offer Fewer Amenities Due To COVID?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe first time I heard about this concept was in mid-spring. A man from the U.K. had, at the time, plans to go to Disney World this fall. He was …
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Weekly Recap
When Is The Worst Time Of The Pandemic For Travel, Challenges of Traveling During COVID, Notre Dame Plans Finalized – WOW!
by joehegby joehegHappy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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Travel
Nearly 200 Have Violated Hawaii’s Quarantine, So Here’s What’s Being Done
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Governor of Hawaii has been extraordinarily cautious when it comes to coronavirus. Even though the state relies very heavily on tourism, Governor Ige has yet to open it back …
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Airlines
United Just Made Their Planes A Little Safer (And More Comfy, Too!)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the name of safety for both their employees and passengers, virtually all the airlines have made changes due to the threat of coronavirus. They all say they’re cleaning high …