Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our personal research and to share the best travel tips and tricks with you. Here are the articles for Monday, November 1, 2021, that we think you should read.
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China Locks 30,000 Visitors Inside Shanghai Disneyland After One Guest Got Covid-19. – While a lot of Disney visitors would love to be locked in the theme park, this is probably not how they imagined it happening. Just a reminder that traveling during COVID presents difficulties that you can’t predict.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of weekend flights. – Airlines were quick to fire, lay off, furlough, and accept early retirement of pilots and other staff during the pandemic. Now that travel is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels, their staffing it so tight that one little hiccup could topple their house of cards. If you’re not using a credit card that offers travel protection or buying a separate travel insurance policy, you’re at risk when problems happen.
Here’s How Much Americans Are Spending on Holiday Travel This Year. – Travelers are expecting to spend around $2,000 this year on holiday travel… and put 70% of it on a credit card. Hopefully, they’re paying it off in full to avoid interest. Instead of booking with cash, take this opportunity to use miles and points to save money and pay down debt or invest more with the money you saved. Take our free course to learn how to use miles and points to save on your next vacation.
3 Treehouse Getaways to Elevate Fall. – Become one with nature by staying in a treehouse. You’ll enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery that you can’t find when staying downtown in some city. I can’t wait to stay at the treehouses at the KOA in Horse Cave, Kentucky. They have amazing views of the valley and distant hills.
Thailand Moves to a One-Night Quarantine Requirement for Vaccinated Visitors. – As more people get vaccinated, countries are beginning to open their borders for travelers. Just remember when booking these trips that local rules can change quickly. Always check the current status of rules before departing so that you don’t get a nasty surprise during your trip.
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