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, April 12, 2023, that we think you should read.
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After Slot Struggle, JetBlue Launching Amsterdam Service.
After the launch of its U.K. flights, JetBlue has been trying to expand its European routes to new destinations. However, it seems that Schiphol Airport (AMS) has been trying to reduce flights and wanted to exclude new entrants. Luckily, a Dutch court ruled in favor of JetBlue (and other airlines that opposed the plan), so it can proceed with service to Amsterdam this summer. The initial flight dates haven’t been announced yet, so stay tuned and get ready to book.
New Google Maps features make it easier to navigate national parks.
Google Maps is an amazing app while traveling, but it hasn’t worked so well inside National Parks. Through a partnership with the National Park Service, it now offers trail maps, navigation within the parks, and crowdsourced photos, tips, and reviews. Plus, you can download park maps, so you’re not worried about losing cell service when you’re out exploring.
The State of the American Traveler in April 2023 – Potential Travel Spending Reductions, Top Travel Pet Peeves.
Travelers remain enthusiastic about travel, even as they are concerned about inflation, the economy, and potential job losses. This increased demand for travel will keep prices higher and planes full for the foreseeable future. In other words, book your summer and holiday trips now because prices won’t be falling over the next few months.
Finland Is Giving Away Free Trips to Teach People How to Be Happy.
I’m happy when I’m traveling. And even happier when it is free. Finland is giving away free trips to find your inner happiness this June. Ten lucky winners will receive a four-day “Masterclass of Happiness” in Finland, which has topped the United Nation’s Happiest Countries In The World list for the last six years.
This Travel Hack Will Help You Outwit Ticketmaster Every Time.
I love the geography arbitrage strategy of buying concert tickets in another country for less money. Then, use your airline miles and hotel points to pay for a trip to double up on the amazing experience of seeing your favorite artists perform. It’s a great idea and an excellent use of your miles & points. Plus, going to the concern motivates you to book the trip instead of letting your rewards just sit there in your account gathering dust and cobwebs.
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