Treat yourself to a better trip

Here are six ways to make your next trip feel better: 

1. Start the trip before boarding: Search your airport code + “best food” before you leave. Find the best local spot near your terminal and order like the vacation's already started.

2. Add the stopover: Flying to Europe or beyond? Airlines like Icelandair and Turkish Airlines offer stopover programs, so you can turn one ticket into two trips. 

3. Upgrade your worst travel day: Pick one pain point and spend there. Ditch the middle seat. Skip the long layover. Trade the 5 a.m. flight home for late checkout. One small upgrade can change the whole day.

4. Get the lounge for less: You don't always need the premium travel card to get in. Many lounges offer day passes. And trust us, the food, drinks, wifi and comfort is worth it, especially for a long layover. 

5. Fly up front without paying full price: Book economy. Then keep checking the airline app. Look for fixed-price upgrades. Sometimes the better seat gets cheaper after you book. 

6. Bring gear that makes travel feel easy:

   • Blackout Travel Pillow –  A comfy travel pillow that packs down to the size of a deck of cards. 

   • GlobeRider35 Travel Pack – Carry-on sized and built for big trips. 

   • Freefly16 Packable Backpack – Packable, water-resistant, and ready for any destination. 

   • Gear Cubes – With built-in grab handles, compression straps, and sealing zippers, these cubes are made for more than just packing.

   • Mesh Organizer Bag Set – Sturdy, see-through and built to keep the little things organized. Three sizes, infinite uses.

Safe travels, 

-Matador 

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