Author Archive: Johnny Jet
I'm Johnny. I started this newsletter/website for fun. It all began when I e-mailed a few friends who traveled a lot, and wanted to earn as many miles as I did. This site is for everyone! It has become the “first stop” for thousands of travelers. Those who contribute to Johnny Jet share my vision — and I share theirs.
Travel News: Week of February 21, 2012
Week of February 21, 2012: Chicago Tribune Get that soothing discount when planning a spa session Carnival around the world Chicago’s ‘gluttony’ lands it on ‘sinful’ travel itinerary More From Chicago Tribune Travel* Los Angeles Times Getting the timing right for Capri, Italy Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass., is a classic place to curl [...]
Travel Contests: Cruises, AAdvantage Miles, and Istanbul
This week, Crystal Cruises launched its “Crystal Love Stories” Facebook contest, offering Crystal Society members the chance to win a complimentary cruise for two worth up to $15,000 Win 100,000 American AAdvantage Miles Win a 7-day stay at a 4 Star B & B in Istanbul Gogo: Share your ultimate romantic vacation idea, and you could [...]
Travel Video of the Week: Funny Vegas Commercial
Everyone loves funny commercials and I think Las Vegas probably does the best out of any destination. After seeing this video I’m sure you will agree. To see previous Videos of the Week, click here.
Tweeter of the Week: @BrooklynNomad
I’ve known Andrew Hickey (aka @BrooklynNomad) for a couple of years now and he is not only a solid guy but a great tweeter. Although he has now been swapped up by Toronto based @gAdventures as their social media manager he still tweets useful and timely info from his own handle. A good example is this [...]
Product of the Week: QuickSmart’s Backpack Stroller
I don’t have any children so granted I have absolutely zero experience when it comes to traveling with babies. But if I did you can bet I would have one of QuickSmart’s Backpack Strollers. That’s because it can be worn and then stowed easily in the overhead bin of an airplane. On top of that [...]
Website of the Week: flightfox.com
Here’s a new and unique website if I’ve ever seen one. Flightfox is a platform for crowd-sourced (or human-powered) flight search. They describe crowd-sourcing as the act of multiple people helping you to do something. That means multiple flight experts search for your flights by hand but they won’t do it for free so you [...]
United Airlines to Fly Newark-Istanbul
This just in … CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 – United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today announced plans to launch daily, nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Istanbul, effective July 1, 2012, subject to government approval. Westbound service from Istanbul [...]
Iberostar Cancun
- By Tom Calicchio – Cancun is the most well known spot along the Mayan Riviera and is, in fact, the most visited vacation destination in Mexico for good reason. The Mexican Caribbean’s white sand, turquoise ocean and warm sun await you at the newly opened Iberostar Cancun hotel, located just 15 minutes from the [...]
