The Travel Addict

09/12/2023

Cruel World Festival on sale now.

Cruel World Festival will return to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. The festival, presented by Goldenvoice, will feature a headlining performance from Duran Duran, who recently released their sixteenth studio album, “Danse Macabre”. Interpol, Blondie, Simp...

09/12/2023

Corey Kent has one of my favorite songs of 2023. Check out our interview with him on The Travel Addict

In his early years, country music star Corey Kent moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his career in music. He made his name by playing his heart out with a band he put together in college, traveling between Nashville and Oklahoma. He released an independent EP and was soon noticed by the world-f...

07/12/2023

Railbird presale tickets are on sale today.

Railbird Music Festival returns to The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky on June 1-2, 2024. The festival, presented by C3 Presents, will feature 30+ artists across three stages at the historical race track. Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan will headline the festival that celebrates the spirit...

06/12/2023

Checkout our latest interview with American Idol winner Iam Tongi!

Earlier this year, 18-year old William “Iam” Tongi took the American Idol stage by storm and won the 2023 season. He performed “Monsters” by James Blunt for his audition and shared the story of his father who had just recently passed away. His emotional story and passion for music have gaine...

04/12/2023

While we wait for the 2024 lineup drop. Checkout our top 10 moments and photos from Bonnaroo 2023.

Manchester TN is ready to welcome fans back to the farm for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2024! This four-day music festival takes place June 13th-16th, 2024 and will have live music performances throughout the day into late night and even special sunrise sets. As we patiently await the lineup drop...

01/12/2023

We caught up with The Lone Bellow at Bourbon and Beyond for an interview. They are currently out on tour so make sure to catch them in a city near you!

The Lone Bellow is an Americana band composed of lead vocalist Zach WIlliams, Kanene Pipkin, and Brian Elmquist. They released their first self-titled album in 2013 that appeared on the Billboard 200 charts. After releasing two more albums, the group toured the United Kingdom with country singer Kac...

01/12/2023

We have another Hallmark movie recommendation! We spoke to Grace Leer this summer and she is making her acting debut tonight on “Time For Her To Come Home For Christmas”
It also replays all week on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Who knew we would have so many ties to Hallmark Christmas movies in 2023! The Travel Addict caught up with Grace Leer earlier this year to discuss her music and her love of soccer! She makes her acting debut on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries tonight! Fresh from her debut on the CMA Awards red carpet, [...

30/11/2023

https://thetraveladdict.com/interviews/chef-claudette-zepeda-talks-tv-competition-cooking-and-viva-la-vida-foundation/

Claudette Zepeda is an award-winning chef who focuses her culinary skills on regional Mexican cuisine. Zepeda has worked in over 20 restaurants in her career and has traveled the world to expand her culinary knowledge on cross-cultural cuisine. She is now based in San Diego, California where in 2021...

28/11/2023

Delta still has some big discounts for Travel Tuesday!

Delta Airlines announced discounts on upgraded seats for Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, extending the sale through Wednesday, November 29. This promotion includes reduced prices on premium cabin tickets, encompassing Delta One first class, Premium Select, and Comfort+, for destinations across the....

26/11/2023

The Hallmark Christmas movie filmed at the Biltmore premieres tonight.

Anyone who has visited the Biltmore Estate knows how magical it is during the Christmas season so it makes sense that the network known for creating the most original holiday love stories would choose the Biltmore House as the backdrop for a Hallmark Channel movie, “A Biltmore Christmas.” The mo...

26/11/2023

Happy National Cake Day!

Pastry chefs throughout the Holland America Line fleet are presenting their beloved creations at Cake Me Away, a delightful dessert celebration in the Lido Market. Premiering just in time for National Cake Day on Nov. 26, Cake Me Away features over 22 tempting five-layer cakes in 16 indulgent flavor...

24/11/2023

https://thetraveladdict.com/news/united-airlines-to-improve-accessibility-for-travelers/

Travelers who use a wheelchair can soon utilize new tools and technologies at United Airlines to improve accessibility for their flights. United recently entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation to deliver these initiatives to increase accessibility and improve travel exp...

22/11/2023

Hopefully 3rd time’s the charm!

On Tuesday, the Rolling Stones announced the Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds, sponsored by AARP, a 16-date run of stadium concerts across the United States and Canada set for next year. Kicking off April 28 in Houston, the Rolling Stones will perform shows in cities including New Orleans, Clevela...

22/11/2023

New dining option on Holland America!

Holland America Line is preparing to unveil “Morimoto By Sea,” a unique dining venture set to make its debut on the Nieuw Amsterdam during its December 16, 2023 voyage. This marks the first standalone restaurant at sea for Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Onboard, guests can indulge in delectable Asian-i...

20/11/2023

Checkout our interview with my favorite Cruise Director Cookie at Carnival Cruise Line on The Travel Addict!

It truly takes a village to make a cruise the experience that it is and at Carnival, the crew member who takes on a lot of that responsibility is the cruise director. Cruise directors are responsible for guest interaction, behind-the-scenes coordination of all entertainment and safety protocols. The...

19/11/2023

We recently had a great Mountain getaway for a long weekend at the Biltmore! Checkout my hotel review for The Inn on the estate. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Let’s face it traveling since the pandemic has had many challenges. I travel every week for work and it has been frustrating to see the service diminish at almost every hotel chain across America. Hotels are understaffed to the point where service has suffered and rooms are not even cleaned daily ...

18/11/2023

Foo Fighters on Austin City Limits Airs Tonight on PBS! Checkout our recap and photos on The Travel Addict

Austin is one of America’s music destination cities. One of the most special activities in the city is attending a live taping of the Austin City Limits show for PBS at the Moody Theater in downtown. It has become one of my favorite things to do when I travel to Texas to cover Austin City […]

18/11/2023

Check out our latest interview with Chef Sara Bradley from Top Chef World All-Stars on The Travel Addict!

Chef Sara Bradley, runner-up on season 16 and season 20 of Top Chef, is bringing a new flavor to the south. Working in kitchens in both New York and Chicago after graduating culinary school, Sara learned from Michelin Star chefs, helping to develop her skills and become the recognized and talented c...

16/11/2023

At midnight tonight you can hear Dolly’s new album Rockstar at Waffle House at the nationwide listening party!

At midnight (local time) on November 17th TouchTunes and Waffle House will host a nationwide listening party for ROCKSTAR at all Waffle House locations. Fans can find the location closest to them here. Dolly Parton, in collaboration with some of the most iconic figures in rock music and contemporary...

16/11/2023

Taylor Swift fans are organizing a cruise next year. Read all about it!

Next fall, Swifties will be able to board Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas ship to experience ‘In My Cruise Era’. The cruise is a Marvelous Mouse Travels fan-sponsored event hosted by travel agents Jessica Malerman, Nicole Rivera and Shelby Reyes. In addition to being travel agents and Roy...

14/11/2023

Dollywood Christmas is open for business! 🎄

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana is set to be more festive than ever this season, with a new addition to its dazzling array of holiday lights. While Santa will be making his rounds, there’s also a captivating holiday drone show that will light up the skies each evening. T...

13/11/2023

Hurry there still may be time in some cities to grab your free donuts at Krispy Kreme!

Celebrate World Kindness Day at Krispy Kreme today. The company made a recent announcement that it will commemorate World Kindness Day by offering a dozen free original glazed donuts to the first 500 visitors at select Krispy Kreme locations on November 13. This initiative aims to encourage and empo...

13/11/2023

Today is World Kindness Day! Be nice out there!

Some of my best travel hotel experiences have happened at Four Seasons across the world. Whether it is the impeccable spaces to relax, the glorious food and cocktail options or the time I forgot my winter jacket at the Four Seasons in Beirut and the staff rushed it to the airport and found me since....

12/11/2023

We ❤️ Lainey and Stanley cups!

Iconic food and drinkware brand Stanley has once again teamed up with country superstar Lainey Wilson to release a new exclusive 40 oz, Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler. The cup is released on the heels of their bestselling “Watermelon Moonshine” Quencher which sold out in a record breaking 11 mi...

11/11/2023

Stay Safe Iceland! 🌋

Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency after a series of thousands of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, signaling the increased likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the region. “The National police chief … declares a state of emergenc...

10/11/2023

If you are looking for a getaway to Mexico before Thanksgiving Hyatt has a special deal and dinner for you! Take a look!

In collaboration with some of the world’s most innovative chefs, Hyatt Hotels has announced Impression Makers Supper Club. This exclusive dinner experience will debut at Impression Moxché by Secrets in Playa Del Carmen. This intimate dining experience series aims to create lasting impressions wit...

09/11/2023

Checkout our latest interview with Tigercub.
We can’t wait to see them again on ShipRocked!

British rockers Tigercub released their record, The Perfume of Decay, on June 2nd on Loosegroove Records. The band become one our favorite new festival finds in 2023 as we saw them perform at rock festivals across the country. Most recently we saw them perform songs off the new record at Louder than...

07/11/2023

Counting down the days until ShipRocked!

We look forward to ShipRocked every year and one of the highlights of the rock and roll cruise is an all-star performance by The Stowaways which is a band that is assembled each year by combining individual members of rock bands to play cover songs for two fun performances on deck each year. The ros...

06/11/2023

When I found out that today was International Stranger Things Day I called the biggest fan I know Jenn Devereaux to help us out to write the ultimate Stranger Things Travel guide! Take a peek on The Travel Addict

Today, on November 6th, the world turns Upside Down in celebration of the much-anticipated Stranger Things Day. As an avid fan since the shows debut, I’m thrilled to share my Top 5 Stranger Things travel adventures which includes exploring the iconic filming locations of this cultural phenomenon s...

05/11/2023

I enjoy the “fall back” but not everyone agrees.

Most Americans will wake up with an additional hour of sleep tomorrow morning after rolling the clock back for daylight saving time. It a controversial topic every year across the US with some enjoying an extra hour of sleep and many others not loving the early sunsets and more hours of darkness thr...

04/11/2023

I love this!

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, wants you to get out of your comfort zone and explore away from the main drag.

28/10/2023

Anyone traveling to New Orleans for Jazz Fest 2024 can now find deals on Expedia!

Jazz Fest is one of our most favorite times of year as people come to New Orleans from all over the world to enjoy the one of a kind festival with music that spans all genres. This year Expedia has partnered with the festival to make travel easier for visitors coming to the Crescent City. […]

27/10/2023

Since it’s Northern Lights season we put together our list of tips for photographing the natural phenomenon. We have everything from what to wear to photo settings in our latest Travel Addict post!

Peak viewing season for the northern lights in Iceland is September through March when the nights are long (during the winter solstice, darkness can extend for approximately 19 hours). Since we are in the middle of the viewing season I wanted share some tips from my trip to Iceland last winter for v...

26/10/2023

My favorite festival day this summer was hands down the day I met the legendary Wayne Newton at Bourbon and Beyond! So much fun and such the professional entertainer! Check out our interview on The Travel Addict

American singer and actor Wayne Newton is one of the most well known Las Vegas entertainers, performing since the 1960’s. Performing on TV shows as a teen soon progressed to making the top 20 charts with his song “Danke Schoen.” Growing along with his loyal fan base, Newton achieved the title ...

25/10/2023

ICYMI United boarding process will look different very soon. My biggest concern is always overhead bin space for camera gear so not sure if I should now make different seat choices. 🤔

United Airlines has announced a new boarding process for their flights in order to speed up the boarding process by two minutes. Starting with groups one through three, this will now include First and Business class passengers, individuals occupying exit row seats, and economy passengers with window...

25/10/2023

Our latest interview on The Travel Addict features Cory Younts from Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a peak!

For 25 years now, the Old Crow Medicine Show has been making music together as an Old-Time String Band. Old Crow began their career performing with used instruments from second-hand stores on downtown street corners in Ontario, Canada with a dream of playing all the way to the Pacific. Ending up in....

23/10/2023

30 Seconds to Mars has been a treat all summer long at festivals!
Making festivals fun again for the photographers!

I am really trying to not turn this site into a tribute to 30 Seconds to Mars but Jared Leto is making it really hard with his festival performances this summer. The band led by Jered Leto and his brother Shannon Leto did not disappoint again at Weekend Two of Austin City Limits festival. The […]

22/10/2023

Checkout our recap and photos from ACL 2023 on The Travel Addict!

Austin City Limits festival recently returned to Zilker Park for the 21st iteration of the festival. The city of Austin estimates that 450,000 people attend the festival over the two weekends each year making it one of the largest US music festivals. In addition to a solar eclipse, festival goers we...

16/10/2023

It’s no secret that I love Sky Club. I am a dedicated Delta flyer for over 20 years and I visit the lounges all over the country every week between flights to work and relax. Today I stopped in to check out the club in Austin as I finished photographing

The club features an outdoor work space and segregated areas inside for work or quiet time. You can watch the large TVs inside or outside to catch up on news or sports. And as always there is a hot and cold food selection and a full bar.

The artwork was also true to Texas and Austin. One piece even featured SIM cards called “Mirror Fields” as a nod to the tech boom in the growing city of Austin. 📸: Amy Harris

12/10/2023

is expanding its dietary offerings to include vegan menus this fall. “Plant-based food options are a rising preference on our ships just as they are on land, and so the new dishes we’re introducing are a direct response to that shift,” said Richard Morse, senior vice president of food and beverage at Carnival Cruise Line. 🌱🍉🍎 | link in bio for the full story