🚨 Get $54 fall flights

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Maybe it’s the years of living in LA, but I get way too excited every time I hear about a place that isn’t accessible by car. I’m adding this Colorado hiking trip to my very long bucket list. 

The trails are only accessible via train, which means you’ll be dropped off in a serene, practically untouched wilderness. How can it get better than that?

In today’s edition:

• JetBlue's sale has $54 flights

• Budget for these 7 hidden travel fees

• My week in NOLA

Choo-choo,

Arijana

| FLIGHT DEALS

Get $54 Flights During JetBlue’s Fall Sale

If you’re like me and can’t wait for the leaves to turn, the temperatures to drop, and to pull out your favorite sweater, then I have great news: It’s time to book your Fall trip. 

JetBlue just launched its Fall Flash Sale, and you can get one-way domestic flights for as little as $54 and transatlantic flights for just $299 one-way. 

You’ll have to hurry because it ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Just make sure to book during the eligible travel period of September 9 to November 18, 2026.

✈️ Some of the routes you can book include:

• Fort Lauderdale to Tampa or Orlando for $54

• New York to Nashville for $99

• Boston to Orlando for $104

• Florida to St. Maarten for $154

• LA to Boston for $159

• New York or Boston to London Heathrow for $299

• New York or Boston to Barcelona, Paris, or Dublin for $329

And, if you’re also in need of a hotel, don’t forget to explore JetBlue’s other sale, where you can get up to 50% off on a flight + hotel package. You can get up to $500 off your next trip! Book by August 12 for travel between August 7, 2026 and July 15, 2027.

| THE BAHAMAS

The Cove: Atlantis at Its Most Refined

Set between two secluded white-sand beaches, The Cove is Atlantis Paradise Island’s most refined all-suite retreat, with a sophisticated energy all its own. 

Spacious suites, attentive service, and an adults-only pool with daybeds and private cabanas create an exceptional setting for days that unfold entirely on your terms. Linger over dinner at Fish by José Andrés or Paranza by Michael White, then return to the privacy of your suite. Here, the best of Atlantis is always within reach—and so is the space to leave it behind. 

A short flight from the East Coast, The Cove feels far removed without being far away. Book by August 15th to save up to 35% + $250 airfare credit, daily breakfast & more. 

Reserve now. 

| TRAVEL TIPS

Don’t Forget to Budget For These Forgotten Travel Costs

I know most of you read this newsletter because you love to save money while traveling, so I don’t doubt that you know how to budget for a trip. However, even the most seasoned traveler can forget to account for some of the hidden costs that come along with traveling. Here are a few that you should build into your next travel budget.

🛂 Increased entry fees

More and more countries have been increasing their entry fees this year, and it can cost a family of four well over $100 to cross the pond. Though it might not be a huge cost in the grand scheme, it adds up when you consider the other fees below.

🏨 Hotel tourist taxes

Hotels are usually the most expensive part of the trip, and boy is it a bummer when you show up and you have to pay an additional tourist tax if you weren’t charged at the time of booking. Some hotels do charge the total fee when you book, but some don’t, and it’s completely up to them, so just make sure you read the fine print when you book. 

Domestically, Chicago has the highest hotel tax at a whopping 19%, while Amsterdam has the highest rate in Europe at 12.5%. As of this year, Kyoto increased its tax by 900%! Sadly, there’s not much you can do to avoid this one, but at least make sure you’re collecting your points and including the totals in the budget. 

💶 Choose the right currency and the right card

Whatever you do, make sure you pay with local currency. If you’re paying a bill with a card and you choose US dollars, businesses will use dynamic currency conversion rates, which means they can be exorbitantly high. That’s why you need a solid travel credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees. My recommendation? Opt for this one or this one.

Also beware of fees for ATM withdrawals. Always use a debit card and see if your bank reimburses for ATM fees. 

Want more budgeting tips? Click here to read the rest of the recommendations.

| TRAVEL LIKE US

My Week in NOLA Did Not Disappoint

Last week, after our team retreat in Salt Lake City, I jetted off to New Orleans for the first time. While I do not recommend visiting during the humid summer, I was still completely enamored by the city. Here are a few things I picked up along the way that you should all know about the beautiful NOLA.

🗓️ Pick the right time to go

Besides the humidity making me sweat through my clothes in about five minutes, the real reason you don’t want to go during the summer is because a lot of shops and places are on “summer break,” where they shut down for a month or two.

Instead, go in April for Jazz Fest or in May for the Bayou Boogaloo, where music, food, and art all come together. According to a local, people also take to the river to enjoy live music because bands will set up on porches of the historic houses that flank the river.

🚃 Take the trolley (but check the schedule)

Given my intro today, you all probably know that I love a train ride. I was so excited to ride one of the NOLA trains and gathered my whole group to take it into the French Quarter one morning. 

Sadly, due to construction, we had to deboard after one stop and take a bus the rest of the way. The good news, however, is that the train was super cheap and easy to pay for via the Le Pass app. 

🍽️ Plan your meals accordingly

Even though New Orleans is a lively and active city, it was kind of hard to find food at night that wasn’t fast food or fine dining. It might have been the area we were in or that I like to eat dinner at 10 pm, but plan your day accordingly.

We still experienced some amazing food. Some of my favorites were Bobaluchi Pizza (which we got to try before they officially opened!), Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar, as well as the adjacent Rusty Nail for a drink. Cafe Du Monde was surprisingly fast and worth the hype, in my opinion. 

🎷 There’s plenty to do outside of the French Quarter

If you want live music but don’t want to brave it to go to Frenchman Street, head to Bacchanal. It’s a more chill wine bar that locals favor.

Take some time to explore outside of the main drags. I could have spent all day driving around looking at the trees and architecture. And definitely check out the NOLA thrift shops. Blue Dream was my favorite, but they had a lot of cute stories scattered across the city with very unique finds and local vendors too.

| TIKTOK OF THE DAY

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