The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - February 23, 2026 Happy National Banana Bread Day in the USA, and another roundup of travel news. We've enjoyed watching the exciting hockey games at the Winter Olympics - there was some amazing talent. Now that the event is over, you might want to look at visiting Milan and Cortina in Italy. Host cities typically invest a lot into upgrading infrastructure which we can benefit from as travelers following the Olympic games. In general travel news,...
11 days ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - February 16, 2026 Happy President's Day from the USA as we approach Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras tomorrow. We're keeping things local during this 3-day weekend and trying to find some time to take in some of the Winter Olympics. One of our travel strategies is to visit cities the year after they host an Olympic event - so after the festivities finish this month, consider a trip to Milan and Cortina in Italy. Our Latest Updates Latest Blogs15 Affordable...
18 days ago • 4 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - February 9, 2026 Happy Day After The Super Bowl Monday. We spent last Friday night slotting in four vacations for 2027, ranging from California to the United Kingdom and points in between. In general travel news, checked bags are making a comeback. Recent Google search data shows that queries for "checked bags" have surpassed those for carry-ons, with a surge in interest in packing accessories such as vacuum bags. Experts suggest the shift is driven...
25 days ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - February 2, 2026 Welcome to February. Today is Groundhog Day, Candlemas Day, and this week, the Winter Olympics begin. In general travel news, we learned that Americans lost 1.5 million hours due to flight delays. There's a stunner of a number. We have more flight-related updates for you below to help you plan your upcoming flights. Our Latest Updates Latest Blogs15 Amazing International Places To Fly in 2026 So Cheap & Affordable Latest PodcastTop...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - January 26, 2026 It's been an eventful week in the world of travel, with over 10,000 flights cancelled due to extreme winter weather in the USA. On the roads in the USA, gas prices remain low. In general travel news, Skyscanner has officially launched a new Package Holidays comparison feature, making it easier than ever to book your dream vacation. Instead of just searching for flights, you can now browse millions of bundled deals—including...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - January 19, 2026 Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We enjoyed taking in a hockey game at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles over the weekend as the Anaheim Ducks took on the Los Angeles Kings in an overtime thriller. This week, we're looking forward to completing our calendar with Spring travel plans. Our Latest Updates Latest Blogs17 Amazing Things To Do in Santa Barbara With Kids Latest Podcast2026 Top Travel Trends Revealed Latest YouTubeOur Normandy...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - January 12, 2026 Happy Monday on this National Hot Tea Day and pre-Martin Luther King three-day weekend in the USA. This week, we're putting away the last of the Christmas decorations at our house and getting the calendar filled with spring travel destinations. Our Latest Updates Latest BlogsCan You Bring Tweezers on a Plane?Best Time to Visit Sweden and Denmark Latest PodcastBe An Informed Traveler - Top Travel News From December 2025 Latest...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - January 5, 2026 Happy New Year! We hope this year is filled with wonderful travel memories. Last week, we took three of our grandkids to their first NHL hockey game in Anaheim, California. It was a great start to our New Year's week. And next, we got hit with an illness bug in our house, which limited our ability to get additional travel-related experiences during the week. As we say, go with the flow... Our Latest Updates Latest BlogsCan You Bring...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - December 29, 2025 Happy New Year Week as we welcome 2026 in a few days. We hope your holidays continue to be filled with joy and memorable moments. This week, we'll take a few littles to their first NHL hockey game in Anaheim, California, as a fun way to start the week. The U.S. Travel Price Index (TPI) shows that travel costs in late 2025 are generally decreasing, largely due to significant drops in airfare and lodging prices compared to late 2024,...
2 months ago • 6 min read