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Travel Daily Podcast 12/21/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Wow price: Orlando week with flights for less than £500
By Hannah G — 2025-12-20
A Loveholidays deal spots a week on Orlando’s International Drive from £489 including flights on Icelandair (with a Reykjavik stop). The hotel carries a 4.1/5 Tripadvisor rating; note the price is based on two sharing, with local taxes/fees due and no checked bags or transfers included. It’s ATOL-protected, but availability and pricing can change quickly.
Source: holidaypirates.com
Hamburg 3-night break with 4-star hotel and flights
By Hannah G — 2025-12-20
From £166, this flash sale bundles flights with three nights at the 4-star Mercure Hotel Hamburg Mitte near the city’s TV Tower, putting major sights within easy reach. The hotel is rated 3.9/5 on Tripadvisor; pricing is for two sharing, with luggage and transfers extra, and ATOL protection via lastminute.com. A smart, budget-friendly city break to kickstart the new year—if you move fast.
Source: holidaypirates.com
China introduces digital arrival cards, phasing out paper forms
By Sebastian Powell — 2025-12-20
China is rolling out a digital arrival card, now fully operational since November, while paper forms remain available for the time being. Many travelers are exempt, but those who need it can complete details via the National Immigration Administration’s website/app and upload a passport photo; transit travelers using TWOV are included. Practical tip: mobile completion is easiest, but keep a paper fallback in mind.
Source: loyaltylobby.com
Bluetti holiday gift guide: Boxing Day savings power Canada’s winter
By GlobeNewswire — 2025-12-20
Bluetti’s Boxing Day event offers up to 56% off portable power stations and accessories now through the end of December, with options from ultralight chargers to robust off-grid setups. The deals target cold-weather travel needs—winter camping, cabin trips, ice fishing, and emergency backup—helping Canadians stay connected and prepared in harsh conditions. A timely buy for reliability during peak winter adventures.
Source: financialpost.com
Festive travel: will the weather disrupt the Christmas getaway?
By Stav Danaos and Sarah Keith-Lucas — 2025-12-20
The UK’s pre-Christmas roads could be their busiest on record, with 37.5 million leisure trips anticipated and “Snarl-up Saturday” likely to see the heaviest delays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. While conditions are trending drier and cooler, hazards like spray and fog remain, and rail timetables will be heavily amended. Build in extra time, check your route and operator updates, and keep an eye on the evolving forecast through Christmas Eve.
Source: bbc.com
Air Canada allows switching to direct flights for Toronto and Montreal connections
By John Ollila — 2025-12-20
Through December 24, travelers ticketed by December 19 and connecting via Toronto (YYZ) or Montreal (YUL) can switch to a nonstop Air Canada flight for free, if seats are available. The origin and destination must remain the same and the change must be in the same cabin on Air Canada-operated flights. It’s a smart way to avoid hub congestion and reduce disruption during peak holiday travel.
Source: loyaltylobby.com
Alaska Airlines restores nonstop flights between Paine Field and Portland in June 2026
By Anthony Losanno — 2025-12-20
Starting June 10, 2026, Alaska will resume daily PAE–PDX service on Horizon’s Embraer E175s, reconnecting Snohomish County with a key West Coast hub. The route enables easy one-stop access across Alaska’s wider network and adds flexibility for both business and leisure travelers. It’s a welcome boost to regional connectivity in the Pacific Northwest.
Source: thebulkheadseat.com
