Where the grass is greener.

Ever wanted to dabble in cannabis tourism? Join the club – according to a recent KAYAK survey, about 1 in 4 Americans (age 21-34) have already traveled to a destination because cannabis was legal. That’s why this week we’re highlighting ten North American destinations that are paving the way for cannabis destinations. Plus, we’ve got the key to getting ahead of rising prices on summer vacations and the latest travel stories.

The pre-check

From the EU countries that are completely open to a new potential partner for Spirit Airlines, here’s the latest travel-related news.

• Lower your standards.
  
  The CDC is saying “not a red flag” to destinations including Canada and the Caribbean, acknowledging COVID is still a concern but not warning against travel.
• Who’s got Spirit?
  
  Possibly JetBlue. The airline has made a play to buy Spirit Airlines to expand their budget offerings, which could end the Frontier-Spirit merger.
• Come in, we’re open.
  
  These European destinations are fully open to travelers, just in time for summer trips.
• When their profile says 6’1”…
  
  But something’s not matching up. Airlines are reporting fewer cancellations, but problems are lingering. We’ll say it again: it pays to book flexibly.
• Somebody’s been busy.
  
  That someone is ATL. According to a recent report, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport claimed the number one spot as the world’s busiest airport.
• Can we get an extension?
  
  If you’re asking the CDC, the answer is yes. The White House announced this week that it would be extending a national mask mandate for public transportation for 15 days.

Trending travel

Here’s what’s trending and how it can help you make the most of your trip.

North American destinations where you can reach new highs.
We mentioned in the intro that cannabis tourism is growing in popularity and according to a recent survey, 1 in 3 Americans aged 21+ are interested in visiting a dispensary while traveling. As US and Canadian laws continue to change to be more weed-friendly, so too do communities to accommodate the interests of locals and tourists alike. Our Dope Destinations guide gives you 10 North American destinations where recreational cannabis is changing the way travelers experience these places.

Tricks of the trade

Feels like inflation is ruining the party, so here are a few tips to make sure you’re ahead of the game.

Save money on summer trips.
Honestly though, why can’t we have nice things? Like a summer season that’s not gearing up for a travel cost spike. We dove into our data to figure out the hacks that’ll help you save some cash on those summertime vacations.

• Book flights 6 weeks ahead.
  
  According to our data, it’s best to book for domestic trips 6 weeks ahead and for international, 4 months ahead.
• Track those prices.
  
  Sign up for a Price Alert on a specific flight, destination, time and more so you know when to book.
• Extend your summer.
  
  If you have flexibility, warmer weather usually lasts through September when you’re also more likely to find lower prices.
• Hack those flights.
  
  “Hacker Fares” put together 2 one-way tickets to make a round-trip flight which are usually a lower price.

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