Written by Kristina Byas @ Million Mile Secrets
With domestic and global travel impacted by COVID-19, most Americans have been stuck indoors since early 2020. Once the world re-opens, the travel industry is expected to recover after its 48% decrease from the $1.1 trillion spent in 2019. While …
Tag: Trip Planning
The 9 tricks I’m using to have a five-star vacation (worth $8,000+) for ~$95 per day
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
I’ve been toying with a trip to California for a while now. As coronavirus restrictions begin to lift in the state, I’ve gone ahead and made speculative bookings. I’ll show you what that looks like below — every single tactic ca…
Cruise to Nowhere: A first-timer’s booking guide
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
First-timer cruising? Here’s all you need to know about booking a cruise to nowhere- room types, locations, travel insurance and more.
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8 pet-friendly resorts: Where to vacation with your furbaby
Written by Alexandra Maloney @ Million Mile Secrets
When your pet feels like a part of the family, you don’t want to leave them behind when you go on vacation. Traveling with your furry friend can make your trip more fun, but it can also lead to increased stress trying to figure out all the logistics, e…
Main differences between flying first class vs business class
Written by Alexandra Maloney @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re looking for a little bit of luxury on your next flight or searching for extra room when flying during a pandemic, splurging on a first class or business class seat could be a great option. But, what are the differences be…
How to fly safely with asthma
Written by Hedy Phillips @ Million Mile Secrets
Millions of people have asthma. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that 1 in 13 people has asthma, including 25 million Americans. That boils down to 7.7 percent of the adult population and 8.4 percent of children. Not all types of asthm…
Hong Kong ATB (A Travel Backlog): Trip Planning
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
The Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble (ATB) starts on 22 November, and I’ll be on the first flight. Here’s the game plan.
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I’m booked on the inaugural Air Travel Bubble flight to Hong Kong
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
The first ATB flight between Singapore and Hong Kong leaves on 22 November, and I’ve got my ticket. Here’s how I’m planning the trip.
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Trying to evacuate the U.S. for a while? Here are 6 places to detox
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Asteroid 2020, am I right? The mood of the U.S. in the past year has become…stuffy. Divisive, negative, riotous, clandestine, suspicious, accusatory. There isn’t much to celebrate of late, and it’s really sucking the air out of the ro…
How to maximize your vacation days during COVID-19
Written by Dan Rafter @ Million Mile Secrets
COVID-19 cases are hitting new highs. Maybe you’re working from home, holding Zoom meetings in the guest bedroom for eight hours a day. Or maybe you’re trudging off to work each day masked up and worried that you’re exposing yourself …
In-flight Wi-Fi: Who has it and how much does it cost?
Written by Alexandra Maloney @ Million Mile Secrets
Flights can be the perfect time to respond to emails, catch-up on work, or watch the latest episode of your favorite show. But, if your flight doesn’t have Wi-Fi all of these plans will be foiled as soon as you step foot on the plane. If you want…
Backpacker’s guide to traveling on a budget
Written by Sarah Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Vacation and adventure are often at opposite ends of the travel spectrum. Luxury resorts and guided tours aren’t the best ways to open your mind to new cultures. So if you’re the kind of traveler that isn’t into five-star hotels and business class flig…
Vacations I’m planning for a post-pandemic world
Written by Jake Pearring @ Million Mile Secrets
Other than a brief road trip or two, my family and I have been mostly travel-restricted so far in 2020, as has most of the world. While my points and miles balances may be growing, I’m bummed about the trip cancellations and lack of certainty around wh…
The ultimate COVID-19 holiday travel guide
Written by Kathy Pomroy @ Million Mile Secrets
Every year people take to the roads and airways to visit friends and family for the holidays. But the onset of the COVID-19 has disrupted travel plans across the world. Should social distancing, wearing a mask and shelter-at-home squash your upcoming t…
Guide to booking an Airbnb during the pandemic
Written by Hedy Phillips @ Million Mile Secrets
Airbnb as we know it has been around for over a decade now and millions of people stay in an Airbnb every year. About 150 million, to be exact. The lodging service, which allows people to rent out their homes to travelers, created a new way for people …
Not Having Any Travel Plans Bumming You Out? Here’s Why
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
It’s hard not to be able to travel as I’d like. 2020 is a blur of canceled plans and places not visited. What has been even harder is not being…
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Read MoreDoes travel insurance cover COVID-19?
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’ve planned a trip any time after mid-March of 2020, there is a good chance that you’ve also thought about purchasing something you might not have considered in the past, travel insurance. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing has b…
Alternatives to studying abroad during the pandemic
Written by Kathy Pomroy @ Million Mile Secrets
In the 2017-2018 academic school year, nearly 342,000 students from the U.S. studied abroad for credit, according to the NAFSA. However, a clampdown on international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic has left many students canceling plans an…
COVID-19: Are some airplane seats safer than others?
Written by Virginia Brown @ Million Mile Secrets
Whether out in public or boarding a flight, the more we come into contact with each other, the higher the risk for viral transmission. So, it may seem obvious that during a pandemic you’re safest if you stay home. The Centers for Disease Control says t…
Google Travel is making it easier to plan a trip during the pandemic
Written by Virginia Brown @ Million Mile Secrets
In this summer of quarantines, travel restriction and stay-at-home orders, perhaps it’s not surprising that Google has seen an increase in searches for safe places to go on vacation. Maybe we’re all feeling a little stir crazy. Compared to the be…