Let me start with Gate Lice and how that is probably not what you think it is either.  "Gate lice" is a not so nice term for passengers who try to board a flight before their group is called. It's considered impolite because it makes it difficult for others to board the plane.  American Airlines announced new technology that is aimed at stopping this.  With the new technology, if you're not in the correct boarding group there will be a beep and every single person in the terminal will know that you are a line jumper.  And also, you will not get to board the plane early.  So that brings us to Aisle Lice.  “Aisle lice,” on the other hand, points to passengers who push through others in an attempt to deplane before anyone else.  I can admit to being an Aisle Louse but never pushy or rude, but I do like to deplane right away.  Because yes, I am in a hurry...to get to the rental car.  The rental car line at the airport after you've already been flying is just the absolute worst.  Not by any fault of their own.  It is what it is, but if I can avoid it, I like to do that.  When the plane lands I pop up like a ground hog!  I am in that car rental line before most passengers are off the plane.  I'm not pushing anyone, I'm not rushing anyone, but also I am  not letting anyone out into the aisle in front of me either.  So who's worse?  The Gate Lice or the Aisle Lice?  I'll let you decide. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/aisle-lice-latest-air-travel-annoyance-spark-social-media-debate 

I was aware of the *REAL ID law going into effect this year but I wasn't aware of these other 5 sneaky new travel rules.  I do not have an international travel planned which is good news because I haven't changed over my passport to my married last name yet. 

Whether you only know Pablo Escobar because you got sucked into 'Narcos' on Netflix or you are just a general fan of ex drug king pins, this is the AirBnb for you!  I have never actually stayed in an airbnb or vrbo or anything of the sort.  I like hotels.  I do not want to clean up after myself on vacation and I feel like there is a lot of that involved with staying in someone elses house and no thank you.  I do love to look at them though.  I like to go to the sites and search for exotic stays and just look at the pictures of how insanely creative people can get with their homes to rent them to other people.  When I came across this listing for Pablo Escobars private jet, I obviously had to check it out.  The converted 727-100 business jet is permanently grounded as an Airbnb in Bristol, England.  What can you expect?  The king pin quarters includes two double bedrooms, as well as working airstairs, lighting, shower, kitchen, fridge and of course a golden toilet. And yes, its Miami Vice themed too!  If you're interested in playing gangster on a budget you can stay in Pablo Escobars jet airbnb for just about $300/ night.  Take the kids on a family vacation they'll never forget and bonus points for calling it an educational historical trip. https://www.vice.com/en/article/pablo-escobars-private-jet-is-now-an-airbnb/ 

I didn't grow up as a traveler.  Cedar Point was pretty consistent in my life.  Sometimes we would go Kings Island but that is about as far as I had traveled until I went to Mexico my junior year of high school and I knew then that it was too good for your soul not to do forever. Little did I know as a junior in high school how expensive travel is.  My best friends parents had a condo in Mexico so by the time I had graduated I had traveled more than most adults I knew and definitely more than anyone in my family.  I was a world traveler now baby.  Then it all ended. It was over. I was a broke ass adult and out of school and only hit Cedar Point maybe every other year or so.  When I first started dating my husband he took a week long trip to Florida, it was around his birthday and he took his young son but secretly I still thought that seemed a bit indulgent. Then he started talking about a 'Spring Break' trip.  And then I knew that this wasn't something he just did ocassionally, he took 2 vacations a year. Every year. I was like yaaaaaaassssssssss this is what I'm talking about!  Now I get it and I love it and we go 2-3 times a year.  We always reconnect during vacation.  With each other and with ourselves too.  Work work work is the culture but travel is really where the balance should be.  Get out of your element and see other things, pretend you're other people, get your passport stamped. Put it in your budget and believe me when I tell you it really does so much for your soul and it can be as affordable as you need it to be.  With a little work you can find great flight deals and hotels and when you see them, jump on them.  Bien!

I love to travel. My favorite sound in the world is the sound of my luggage rolling through the airport.  I am just a regular suitcase traveler but I see all these travel accessories and gadgets for travel like cups holders that clip on your suitcase so you're not trying to handle a cup while you're searching for your boarding pass. But not for me because my husband has my boarding pass on his phone as I am the Passenger Princess,  I am however interested in a travel neck pillow.  I have never used them before because honestly for whatever reason, I always thought they were kind of dorky.  I don't even know why I think that, but when I think of travel pillows, it is never someone attractive carrying one.  Which is obviously nuts because they're not just for ugly dorks.  In fact, we should all be using a travel pillow. Except for those ostrich pillow things.  I am not doing that.  I lived in a time when dancing involved a lot of neck. This neck has been through some rough dance moves.  Multiple car wrecks, rollercoasters, turbulence, all of it has lead to an achy neck.  Yet, even so, I get on that plane multiple times a year without a travel pillow.  I see everyone around me snoozing comfy and not worrying if they packed the aspirin or not because definitely there will be some neck pain in the rental to the hotel.  But yet, I still get on that plane without a travel pillow.  One time we were at the airport and here comes my husband walking from the airport store, with a travel pillow.  One travel pillow.  Just the one.  For him.  I knew it was for him because it was blue.  If it were for me it would've been pink.  He's super observant and thoughtful like that.  But still, JUST THE ONE comfy travel neck pillow.  But I am ready and the time is right.  I am not getting on a plane again without a travel neck pillow.  But not a jenky one.  I feel like they're a status symbol at the airport lounge.  If I am doing it, it has got to be a nice one.  Maybe a lavender scented one. Firm but soft too.  I guess it would be nice if maybe was bluetooth also so that I could pack my earbuds instead of leaving them loose.  (*sidenote:: last time I flew I dropped my earbud holder with earbuds inside because of course! I was so mad because I was sure they were going to slide to the back of the plane and I would never see them again.  They slid around a bit and I stepped on them and held them under my shoe for the entire plane ride.  All the way from PIE to FWA I had that little earbud holder trapped under my sneaker) My next trip is probably Florida spring break so this is the time to be scouting around for my new and not dorky travel neck pillow.  I traveled all around the internet to find you this list of all the best neck pillows out there. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/travel-pillows

Christmas Vacation is essentially over and you and your kids are probably headed back to work and to school in a few days.  If you're traveling today you already know that Saturday travel is typically cheaper than a Friday or Sunday flight.  I personally love a Saturday return home because then I feel better about going back on Monday.  I like to have that Sunday rest day in there.  I am always looking for easy cheap travel hacks to make the adventure even easier.  Here are some of my favorite tips and I'm always open to new ones, so tell me your favorites too.  https://www.buzzfeed.com/anamariaglavan/things-dont-believe-in-checking-a-bag

Visit Fort Wayne is such a little hidden gem downtown.  If you've never been, you'll find incredible artwork, really cute hoodies and apparel, Christmas ornaments, greeting cards............. just like so much.  It's perfect for your out of town friends and family when you're looking for a unique gift to remind them of home.  But they're also a really great resource for what's poppin' in your area.  They house information like the where the best hotels are, and what restaurants are the best.  They also sometimes have tickets to events happening in the area and all you have to do is ask.  All that being said, it all goes for Visitors centers in other cities.  Most cities have their own visitors center with info, coupons, merch exclusive to them.  Once a few years ago the visitors center here in town invited me to be a 'celebrity phone bank worker' at the visitors center one afternoon.  It was a whole day of rotating people, maybe it was 'visitors center day' I honestly don't remember but it was very fun and we stuffed envelopes full FW info, so that is where I got that little hack.  I always request info from visitors centers when we're traveling.  I get it a few weeks in advance just in case something cool is happening in the city while we're there.  Give our visitors center a try the next time you're looking for great local art or the perfect present.  Find them here and tell them I sent you!! https://www.visitfortwayne.com/