DREAM VACATION SPOTS + OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL TIPS | Emma & Maggie MacDonald | Love Ya, Bye, Ep. 33
Jul 11, 2023
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Emma and Maggie MacDonald, travel enthusiasts and content creators, share their favorite travel tips and dream vacation spots. They discuss their experiences staying in an Airbnb in the middle of the woods, packing tips for flights, traveling with skincare, and reveal their best travel destinations and bucket list spots. They also talk about concerns with ticks and Lyme disease, reminisce about childhood dogs, and discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy gut while dining out and traveling. They share tips for overcoming flight anxiety and navigating airport security.
Choose versatile outfits and pack mix-and-match items to minimize luggage weight and maximize outfit options.
Invest in TSA Pre-Check and credit cards with lounge access to streamline airport security and enjoy the perks of airline lounges.
Deep dives
Travel Tips and Favorite Places
The hosts discuss their favorite places to travel, highlighting tropical beach destinations such as Naples, Miami, and the Bahamas. They also mention their love for cities like Chicago and Michigan. They emphasize the importance of packing efficiently and recommend getting luggage that stands out at the airport. They share their love for the RIMOWA and Away suitcases, as well as the benefits of using packing cubes. They also touch on the significance of bringing full-size skincare products, books, and noise-canceling headphones to enhance the travel experience.
TSA Pre-Check and Lounge Access
The hosts recommend getting TSA Pre-Check to streamline the security screening process and access faster lanes at the airport. They also discuss the perks of lounge access with certain credit cards, such as the American Express Platinum Card and Chase Sapphire Card, which grant entry to airline lounges with complimentary amenities. They share their favorite lounges, including the American flagship lounge in LA and the Delta lounge, and highlight the benefits of enjoying drinks, food, and relaxation while waiting for flights.
Packing Strategies
The hosts discuss their approach to packing, focusing on selecting versatile and mix-and-match outfits for shorter trips. They share their preference for planning and trying on outfits before traveling to ensure they have appropriate options. They suggest packing basics like tank tops and t-shirts, as well as a few pairs of jeans in different styles. They emphasize the importance of bringing full-size skincare products, even if they add weight to the luggage. They also mention the value of noise-canceling headphones and packing cubes for organization.
Less is More
In conclusion, the hosts express the mantra 'less is more' when it comes to travel. They highlight the tendency to overpack and suggest focusing on essentials and relying on mix-and-match items. They note the importance of re-wearing clothing during travels and emphasize the value of simplicity and comfort during trips. They reveal their excitement for future travel plans and upcoming adventures.
This week, Maggie & Emma talk their best travel tips and their favorite summer brands to bring on vacations. They unpack why Emma got spooked while staying in an Airbnb in the middle of the woods, Maggie’s best tips for packing for flights and their favorite luggage brands, how to travel with your skincare, the girls reveal the best places they’ve ever travelled and their bucket list destinations, and so much more!