Episode 5: Fall Travel Trends

In this episode, Queen Simone asks you to consider helping those who were devastated by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.  She discusses some travel trends to expect in the fall, gives a tip for those who hate airline turbulence, and answers a question regarding the pros and cons of staying at a hostel versus hotel. 

SHOW RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:

Help for Puerto Rico:  Chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen.  He is leading the #chefsforpuertorico effort—they are on the ground and doing amazing things!  They have fed thousands already and are ramping up to prepare 50,000 meals DAILY for those in need!  Check out their IG page @wckitchen & @joseandres to see their work.  To donate you can go to www.worldcentralkitchen.org/donate.

Millenial Airline:  https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/25/air-frances-tries-fares-under-50-to-lure-more-millennials-aboard.html and  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/joon-millennial-airline-launches-destinations-flights/

TSA to Expand Electonics Screenings:  https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-to-expect-in-the-air-this-fall

Delta Airlines to Offer Free Text Messaging In-Flight:  http://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/delta/delta-free-in-flight-text-messaging?xid=NL_JustIn092717&utm_medium=email&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_campaign=just-in&utm_content=2017092718PM

Tip for Those Who Hate Turbulence:  http://www.businessinsider.com/avoid-first-flight-hate-turbulence-technology-aviation-weather-meteorology-2017-9

Staying at Hostels from Queen Simone's Blog: 

http://travelquips.com/hostel-philosophies-and-articles/

http://travelquips.com/hosteling-expectations/

http://travelquips.com/should-i-hostel/

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Her Blog:  www.travelquips.com

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips

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Podcast Music

Title:  Wanna Be

Composer: Bjorn Lynne 

Publisher:  Lynne Publishing

Available at:  www.neosounds.com/songs/15974