Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Wednesday, December 27, 2023, that we think you should read.
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Inside Gaylord Ice! Meet the artisans who turn 5,000 tons of ice into winter wonderlands.
The annual Ice! events at Marriott’s Gaylord hotels are an incredible holiday tradition. I had never heard about these themed ice sculptures until we moved to Nashville. My kids love going there every year to admire the handiwork of these skilled artisans. And I think it’s so cool that they change the theme each year to reflect a different holiday movie, show or book.
8 Places Where You Can Visit Santa Claus.
I know Santa just visited a couple of days ago, but it’s not too early to start planning for next Christmas. If you want to take your kids on a special trip, consider visiting Santa where he lives in one of these eight magical destinations. One city missing from this list is Santa Claus, Indiana, where I was able to record a podcast episode. And listen to me interview my kids about holiday travel tips for families.
What Happens If You Don’t Switch Your Phone to Airplane Mode When You Fly?
Passengers used to be scared with stories about planes crashing and equipment not working if you left your cell phone on during a flight. While I normally put my phone in airplane mode during flights, I have to admit that I’ve forgotten to flip the switch more than once. This article does a good job explaining what impact, if any, it has on your plane, its equipment, and your cell phone. If nothing else, turn it off so you’re not surprised with huge roaming charges when you get back home.
Throwing Punches and Opening Emergency Doors: Airline Passengers Are Still Losing It.
I’ll never understand why people are so willing to freak out when they’re on a plane. Most of these people would never act this way on land. Maybe it’s the extra airport cocktails or a sense of “I can do whatever I want while on vacation?” Whatever it is, people need to chill out and relax. Nobody wants to be on the “no-fly” list for the rest of their life.
7 airline and hotel loyalty programs that let you give the gift of elite status.
For many travelers, earning elite status is challening. But, if you have friends who travel frequently, you might receive the gift of elite status without logging in tons of travel time. This article shares seven different loyalty programs where frequent travelers who’ve earned elite status can gift status to someone else. If you don’t have any friends like this, consider getting one of the best travel credit cards that automatically includes elite status.
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