Embrace the warm summer evenings.

In case you missed it, this past Tuesday was the summer solstice – signaling the official beginning of summer. With many long nights ahead, here’s how to enhance your summer travels.

The preliminary check

The latest travel updates and stories from the week.

We appreciate the optimism. Despite recent delays and cancellations, airlines remain hopeful that the ongoing challenges of summer travel will slowly improve.

Are flights running smoothly? Curious about the recent turbulence in air travel? Current disruptions are mainly due to weather, busy schedules, and staffing shortages.

Make the most of your wait. Need something to do during a flight delay? Here are some ideas to keep you entertained while waiting at the airport.

It’s a celebration on the US highways. AAA reports that 42 million people are planning to hit the road for the Fourth – so be sure to allow extra time for traffic.

Current travel trends

Deciding between driving and flying. When both driving and flying are options, it can be challenging to choose the best way to reach your destination. With soaring gas prices and flight costs this summer, how can you determine the most economical choice? Use our Trip Calculator! Here’s your step-by-step guide to utilizing this money-saving tool:

Step 1: Input your trip details. Enter your starting point, destination, travel dates, number of travelers, and specify whether you're looking for one-way or roundtrip tickets.

Step 2: Evaluate your choices. Once you’ve submitted your trip details, we’ll provide a comparison of estimated costs and travel times for both driving and flying to your destination.

Step 3: Check our suggestion. After reviewing the options for flying and driving, we’ll recommend the mode of transportation that could save you time and money.

Ready to try it out? Visit our Trip Calculator to find the best choice for your upcoming summer adventure.

Voices from the community

Global Pride highlight: Providence Pride events continue worldwide, and this week we’re sharing insights from Dinogo/OpenTable team member Brant Rose. As the winner of our company-wide Pride Sweepstakes, Brant decided to use his prize for a trip to Providence during Rhode Island’s annual Pride festivities. Here are some tips he offered.

“Stay hydrated with plenty of water for all the walking, dancing, and enjoyment you’ll be experiencing. Consider bringing along a snack or two, as food truck lines can be quite long. And dance as if no one is watching! It might sound cliché, but just go for it.”

If you missed the live coverage, don’t forget to check out our TikTok for a recap of Brant’s adventure.