Spirit Airline Shutdown, “Townsising” & a New Travel Scam

In this episode, we’re catching up on the latest in travel news, trends, and where we’re dreaming about going next—especially if it involves great food and drink!

We dig into:
✈️ Monaco, with the world’s most expensive apartment sale—a $550 million ultra-luxury penthouse that takes “over-the-top” to a whole new level.
✈️ The sudden May 2026 shutdown of Spirit Airlines, what led to it, and what it means for travelers, employees, and the future of budget flying.
✈️ The growing “townsizing” travel trend—why more people are choosing smaller U.S. destinations over big cities, and what makes these places so appealing right now.
✈️ A sneaky checked-bag scam involving stolen barcode tags and fake lost luggage claims.
✈️ Top 2026 destinations for food and drink lovers around the world.
✈️ Top 2026 Adventure-forward destinations if you’re craving something a little more off the beaten path.
✈️ Some wild in-flight stories—from unexpected animal encounters to chaotic passenger moments that feel almost too crazy to be true.

🎧 Come hang out with us and tune into this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or watch on YouTube!

Sources: 

• https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/spirit-airlines-workers-advocate-for-support-after-airline-abruptly-closes
• https://www.travelandleisure.com/airline-luggage-tag-scam-warning-11823359
• https://www.spiritrestructuring.com/resources/Spirit-Airlines-Begins-Orderly-Wind-Down-of-Operations.pdf
• https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-go-2026-11840319#toc-food-and-drinks

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