Maybe skip the airplane tap water.
That little cup of water from the galley? You might want to think twice. The same goes for coffee and tea made with the onboard water.
When in doubt, stick with sealed bottled water.
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Ever wonder why the cabin lights dim before landing? It’s not the pilot setting the mood. 😂 It helps your eyes adjust to the outside light and makes it easier to spot emergency signs and hazards.
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#Cuba just ran out of jet fuel — and international travel is officially a mess. Flights are being rerouted, carriers are suspending service, and airlines are scrambling to avoid stranding travelers. #TravelNews
Weather is unpredictable and what many travelers don’t know is that once a #hurricane impacting one's destination is identified and named, it’s too late to purchase travel insurance. It's always smart to purchase travel insurance right after you book your trip #travel#wanderlust
The U.S. will open its borders to international travelers who are fully inoculated against #COVID19 starting in early November. Travelers will also need to show proof of a negative test from within three days of travel to the U.S but no #quarantine will be required #travel
Most travel-related woes that affect the body or mind — grumpiness, jet lag, just feeling not-quite-right — rear their heads the most when we are either hungry or thirsty. So stay hydrated and bring a snack #letyourselfgo#bellesabound#travel#wanderlust#vacation
Look into airlines that offer extended stopovers in various destinations for no extra charge. Turkish Airlines offers a stopover program in Istanbul, and Icelandair in Reykjavik. It's a good way to extend your trip without paying for an extra flight #travel
Make sure you buy travel insurance as soon as you book your vacation and be sure it covers you for #covid. Many #cruise lines have specific requirements when it comes to insurance now so don't skip this step even if it feels like a pricey add-on #travel#bellesabound#wanderlust
If you’re planning on a rental car, be warned that they are at a record high for prices. Bigger, more popular destinations will have less availability, like #Miami and #LasVegas. Make sure to book ahead of time #travel#bellesabound#wanderlust
To get the most bang for your buck, head to second cities instead of the popular #tourist destinations that will be more expensive. You might save hundreds on everything from flights to car rentals #travel#bellesabound#wanderlust
While there’s no cheapest day or time to book flights —'Tuesday at 1 pm' is a myth — there are periods in advance of travel when cheap flights are most likely to pop up #travel#bellesabound#wanderlust
Vacations can no longer be taken on a whim... Nope, nowadays, in these #covid times, you have to carefully factor in testing, #vaccine states, travel insurance and all manner of other entry requirements #travel#bellesabound#wanderlust