2023-09-12 00:53
How much can you see on a 3-day trip to Colonial Williamsburg? This was the exact question Peter asked me when we decided to take a last-minute trip. So I challenged him to figure out the be… Read More
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The Portly Passengers works to encourage the inclusion of plus size individuals into the world of travel. With an increase in obesity throughout the world there are people just like us, Melissa and Peter, who are curious about how they fit into the travel industry.
2023-09-12 00:52
If you are looking for a quick and fun getaway from the North East, Colonial Williamsburg might just be the place you are looking for. We live in northern/central New Jersey so when we decid… Read More
2022-10-14 11:00
What rides and attractions can a plus-size individual do when visiting Magic Kingdom? With 34 attractions (including traditional theme park rides, shows, experiences, and walkthroughs) at Di… Read More
2022-10-14 11:00
Disney has been an integral part of my life, from the first time my parents took me at 5 to when I worked there for their college program. I have experienced Disney as both an able per… Read More
2022-10-14 11:00
Disney’s Epcot is known more for its attractions and shows than rides, but as you explore the World Showcase you might be curious about what the best plus-size friendly rides and attra… Read More
2022-10-14 11:00
Animal Kingdom opened in 1998 with the intent to help educate the public about animal conversation while also experiencing the thrill and excitement of Disney theme parks. With 42 rides and… Read More
2022-10-14 11:00
Walt Disney World is the dream vacation for many. With 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, and Disney Springs (known as Downtown Disney to us millennials), there is a lot to see and do. But if you… Read More
2022-10-14 11:00
Hollywood Studios might be one of my favorite theme parks in the Disney Amusement parks. Mostly because of The Tower of Terror, but in general, I love the atmosphere of this park. However, i… Read More
2022-10-04 11:00
Whether you are here for a business trip, layover, or just passing through to your next destination, you might only get 1 day in Philadelphia. The city of brotherly love, home to the Eagles… Read More
2022-09-29 11:00
Paranormal travel, while highly specific, is greatly sought after thanks to popular television shows and movies; especially during the Halloween season. So when it comes to all things Philad… Read More
2022-08-24 13:01
If a customer needs extra space outside a single seat to travel safely, another seat is required. We encourage customers to address all seating needs when booking. When you call to book, Res… Read More
2022-08-08 11:00
When you are booking a flight on Spirit Airlines you might be enticed by the Saver$ Club price offer. However, is it really worth the additional cost? Priced in 12 months, 18 months, and 24… Read More
2022-08-08 11:00
Since we originally launched our Airline Policies for Plus-size travelers in 2018, the travel industry has changed a lot. We have learned a lot more about Spirit’s policy for plu… Read More
2022-08-04 14:01
We have updated the Jetblue Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers information to provide more comprehensive information about their “Customer of Size” policy. To learn more check… Read More
2022-08-04 14:00
Since we originally launched our Airline Policies for Plus-size travelers in 2018, the travel industry has changed a lot. While Jetblue does not have a predefined policy for plus-size… Read More
2022-08-04 11:00
Booking a Southwest flight can feel a little intimidating when you aren’t sure if you need one or two seats. Since knowledge is power, knowing the seat size of all 3 Southwest fleet mo… Read More
2022-08-02 16:00
Since we originally launched our Airline Policies for Plus-size travelers in 2018, the travel industry has changed a lot. Southwest Airlines has advanced and changed its policy for plu… Read More
2022-07-29 13:00
Peter and I celebrated our 5-year anniversary together back in June. Traditionally the anniversary gift should be something with wood, according to things like “what to get for a 5 yea… Read More
2022-07-27 13:30
We have been looking for new adventures now that travel restrictions have been lifted. So when Peter said he wanted to try canoeing, I honestly don’t know where my mind went, but it wa… Read More
2022-07-27 13:30
Kayaking and canoeing are great ways to explore the world around us. After being on restricted travel for 2 years, we found that canoeing and kayaking gave us a great way to expand our hobby… Read More
2022-07-22 14:00
Bucks County Pennsylvania is just north of Philadelphia and home to some interesting historical sites. Growing up, this was one of the locations where I would frequent with friends and… Read More
2022-07-20 14:00
Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia doesn’t really make it all that interesting most days. While a quick drive or train ride into the city meant we had access to numerous differe… Read More
2022-07-15 12:00
Bushkill Falls is located on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap in the Poconos and should definitely be on your list of stops when road tripping through PA. Known as &ldqu&hell…Read More
2022-07-13 23:30
Getting ready to fly, but want to ensure your time at TSA is brought to a minimum? Having the right toiletry bag can definitely help with that because you don’t have to check bags or w… Read More
2022-07-08 14:00
“How can a boulder field be fun?” A direct quote from Peter as I tried to explain the natural phenomena of Ringing Rocks Park in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Ringing Rocks Park als… Read More
2022-06-22 14:00
When Universal Studios opened the Wizarding World of Harry Potter there was a lot of media attention about the size restrictions. However, long before the frenzy, I had already experienced t… Read More
2022-06-22 14:00
Theme parks are supposed to be exciting, thrill-seeking adventures, but for many of us fat people, it can feel extremely intimidating and disappointing. Thankfully many theme parks are… Read More
2022-06-19 12:00
It’s bathing suit time… whether you dread this season or thrive in it, finding the right swimsuit can sometimes be a task in a half. For years I dreaded purchasing bathing suits… Read More
2022-06-11 13:25
May was the first full month of changing focuses and I started to devote every possible moment I had to our blog. If I said it was a smooth transition, I would be lying. There are a lot of p… Read More
2022-06-05 11:41
Beach chairs… designed to keep your butt out of the sand, but are difficult to find when you are plus-size. When we first started dating, beach trips where one of the things we could… Read More
2022-05-27 23:00
There are a lot of road trip planners out on the market these days, but the majority of them cost money to maintain your route and account. That is why we use Google Maps as our road trip pl… Read More
2022-05-18 23:00
Small businesses provide unique options in all markets. So when it comes to plus-size shopping of course we needed to find small businesses dedicated to plus-size fashion. If you are in Balt… Read More
2022-05-15 14:00
East coast road trips were always a quick way to get out of town when I was a kid. My parents couldn’t afford to fly our family of 4 on vacations often, so instead, they opted to drive… Read More
2022-05-04 21:45
Blog analytics is one of the things that really helps us understand what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong. Earlier this year, Melissa, the main force of this blog, decided to p… Read More
2022-04-24 11:00
In February 2022 it was announced that Frontier and Spirit would be merging. As the two lowest budget option airlines in the United States, this has some good and bad opportunities for plus… Read More
2022-04-19 23:00
You have a 3 day weekend coming up and want to just get out of town… Here are 9 east coast road trip ideas that can help spark some life into your long weekend. *Note: The approximate… Read More
2022-03-27 23:00
*Note we received a free sample to try, the thoughts and review of this product are of our own.* When it comes to finding the right carry-on or even day-to-day bag, it can be difficult to fi… Read More
2022-03-20 12:00
Before 2020, our road trip snacks included a lot of things we did not normally keep in our cabinets. We thought of it as a “treat”, but when you come home 10lbs heavier it can fe… Read More
2022-03-13 12:00
Packing toiletries for carry-on luggage can be extremely confusing and daunting with many of the regulations in place. But if you are trying to save money on the cost of your flight and want… Read More
2022-01-18 12:30
Before I had my thyroidectomy in 2020 I searched high and low for information about what to expect afterward. And I didn’t just mean after the surgery itself, but life. What would my q… Read More
2021-12-04 22:29
I honestly can’t remember how long it has been sitting on my bucket list but, visiting the Lizzie Borden house has been at the top of my list since a very young age. Oddly, I never too… Read More
2021-11-30 12:30
Growing up I heard a lot of comments about plus-size women who wore bikinis. Whether it was at a beach, a local swimming pool, or a water park, the comments were always floating around when… Read More
2021-11-27 13:00
Flying plus-size comes with many physical and mental struggles. Beyond the seat-sizes and seat-belt extender needs, there are a bunch of other things that we have to take into consideration… Read More
2021-11-23 12:30
I remember the first time I learned about seat belt extenders. I was on a flight with my mom (also a plus-size lady) and she was struggling to get the belt to buckle. She was able the get it… Read More
2021-11-20 13:00
Hiking as a plus-size individual wasn’t something you saw in the ’90s and early 2000s. But as inclusivity and social media became more and more readily available you can find mor… Read More
2021-11-16 12:00
Dunn’s River Falls is one of the highlighted attractions for individuals visiting Jamaica. If you are staying at a hotel or all-inclusive resort, you are sure to see this on the top of… Read More
2021-11-13 13:00
Like many individuals, I’ve been living in sweatpants, t-shirts, and hoodies since March 2020. But as we are preparing to return to a new “normal”, our work attire is chang… Read More
2021-11-10 00:30
While we aren’t experts in hiking, we do like to take adventures with Maggie, our dog, when she is able to go on trips with us. This means finding activities that are dog-friendly. And… Read More
2021-11-06 12:30
Over a decade ago during summer break from college, I visited NYC with one of my dear friends. We didn’t have a plan, we just wanted an adventure. After exploring the Statue of Liberty… Read More
2021-11-02 23:41
Two months after I had knee surgery Peter said “let’s go for a walk”. Famous last words around this house, but thinking I could challenge myself since my doctor just cleare… Read More
2021-10-26 22:30
If you are looking for a dog-friendly vacation then you have to check out the Finger Lakes in New York! With dozens of wineries to choose from you might be wondering which ones are dog-frien… Read More
2021-10-18 23:22
With the cost of airlines tickets these days, when you find a cheap flight and be wondering how is Frontier Airlines? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Whether it was for work or pleas… Read More
2021-10-16 14:57
Do you remember Ripley’s Believe It or Not tv show? It was a show that brought the wonder and curiosity of the strange and obscure to the surface for decades. My first adventure into a… Read More
2021-09-08 11:40
Broadway, well known around the world for its theater and musical shows that delight the masses with the lights, sets, actors, music, and more. I honestly always dreamed of being a star on B… Read More
2021-08-21 11:00
Many of us are wondering, can you use your own seat belt extender when flying? While there are some debates around this question here is what we found. In 2012 the FAA released a policy on p… Read More
2021-08-09 00:56
Anne Frank is one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust thanks to her father and Miep Gies who published her diary in 1947. If you are anything like me, growing up Anne Frank was a pop… Read More
2021-07-25 01:25
After a long day on the beach and hours under the sun, you might come off of Chincoteague beach wondering where is the best place to eat. Despite McDonald’s being the first restaurant… Read More
2021-07-19 23:50
When I was a teenager, I use to ride horses competitively in hunter/jumper competitions; equestrian was my identity throughout high school and college. Naturally, when anything involving hor… Read More
2020-11-12 15:30
Everyone has a special location where you met “the one”. The Dubliner is our place, but more about that later. Located in New Hope, Pennsylvania, this restaurant sits on the main… Read More
2020-03-25 01:22
I have been an online student for the last 3 years. In fact, I completed my graduate degree this past December from Boston University all online! So as the world moves to protect one another… Read More
2020-03-15 18:54
If you were born before 1995 you have a high chance of remembering where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. “A plane flew into the World Trade Center”. For m… Read More
2020-01-19 22:16
There are many different airlines around the world, carrying over 8 million passengers of different shapes and sizes per day. We first brought you information about flying as a plus-size pas… Read More
2020-01-10 16:42
Seat SizesSeat sizes on Virgin Atlantic International Airlines fleet range between 17 to 17.4 inches wide.Seat BeltsThe length of seat belts was not available for Virgin Atlantic Internation… Read More
2020-01-09 21:50
Seat SizesSeat sizes on Norwegian Air UK Airlines fleet range between 16.2 to 17.2 inches wide.Seat BeltsThe length of seat belts was not available for Norwegian Air Uk.Policy for Overweight… Read More
2019-12-27 21:47
Like a lot of men, I absolutely hate shopping, especially for clothes. Between trying to find something you like and the different size variations that may or may not fit, it’s a… Read More
2019-12-19 01:28
Seat SizesSeat sizes on Jet2 Airlines fleet range between 16.2 to 18.2 inches wide.Seat BeltsThe length of seat belts was not available for Jet2 Airlines. Policy for Overweight PassengersFly… Read More
2019-12-19 00:50
Seat SizesSeat sizes on Flybe Airways fleet range between 17 to 18 inches wide. Seat BeltsThe average seatbelt length for Flybe Airlines ranges between 56-63 inches in length. Policy for Ove… Read More
2019-10-27 04:13
When I was 13 my parents decided they were going to pick everything up and move to Virginia. Most kids my age would have hated the idea of moving from the only place they really ever knew. B… Read More
2019-09-24 01:17
As an American, donuts are a staple in many of our diets. Known for being a fast, easy, delicious, sweet pastry that we dedicate to breakfast and Fat Tuesday, the origins of the doughnut can… Read More
2019-09-15 18:46
Nine years ago I studied abroad over my final semester in college. That experience is what started the travel bug for me, but the one thing I took away the most what how unenthusiastic I com… Read More
2019-08-30 12:11
Seat SizesSeat sizes on EasyJet Airlines fleet are 17.5 inches wide according to their website. Seat BeltsSeat belts are measured at approximately 47 inches and while seat belt extender… Read More
2019-08-27 01:07
Seat SizesSeat sizes on British Airways fleet averages 17.3 inches wide. Seat BeltsSeat belts are measured at approximately 40 inches and while seat belt extenders are available the length i… Read More
2019-08-19 00:34
If you grew up near a beach, here in the United States at least, you might be accustomed to seeing kids and adults using what many call boogie boards. In some parts of the country, they are… Read More
2019-08-08 00:02
As we planned out our road trip through Virginia one of my goals was to help determine where other travelers can find plus size clothing. Growing up the beach and boardwalk was a staple in s… Read More
2019-08-05 16:11
We arrived in Charlottesville, Virginia the night before our visit to Monticello. Unlike our trip to Mount Vernon, this allowed us to arrive first thing in the morning and combat my anxiety… Read More
2019-08-01 00:30
When you first walk up to the gates of Mount Vernon the expectation of wonder escaped me. I don’t know what I was expecting, maybe something more grandeur, but as we walked past the sm… Read More
2019-07-29 02:24
Sitting on a counter, under the original glass countertops sits a letter signed by a patron long since past. That signature is of the first First Lady of the United States, Marth Washington… Read More
2019-07-20 23:36
The Capital of the United States. A location where the people meet the government. Also, one of the most expensive locations to live on the east coast, next to New York City. We know that it… Read More
2019-07-20 23:17
As plus-size individuals one thing we wish we could do while traveling is experience the joy of finding new and unique pieces to add to our wardrobe while traveling. But we have found it can… Read More
2019-07-04 15:22
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, one of the most iconic battlefield locations in the United States surrounding a small little town, is also a huge tourist location for many wanting to learn about t… Read More
2019-03-29 12:23
Back in October, we decided to take a long weekend trip to Gettysburg during my graduate school semester break. Because the majority of the trip was to include outdoor activities we decided… Read More
2019-03-26 22:26
Philadelphia, Melissa’s home city. While she grew up outside of the city, it was the place where she started her career and her love of comedy. A lot of her friends and family still re… Read More
2019-03-23 22:37
People love their dogs. We try to take Maggie everywhere we can when possible. We aren’t the only ones who love to bring their canine companions along for the trip. Here are a bunch of… Read More
2019-03-23 02:35
You have probably heard of the Radio Quiet Zone from NPR, news outlets, and television shows. Many think it’s a hoax or as Shane Dawson likes to say “Conspiracy Theory”… Read More
2019-03-23 02:35
You have probably heard of the Radio Quiet Zone from NPR, news outlets, and television shows. Many think it’s a hoax or as Shane Dawson likes to say “Conspiracy Theory”. Wi… Read More
2019-03-16 00:17
Despite sometimes struggling to find my fashion sense (thank you late 80’s/early 90’s track and sweat suits), I still love the idea that maybe someday it will all click for me… Read More
2019-03-09 17:07
The answer to this question is not completely defined as each airline has rules and regulations around when and what can fly inside the cabin. Majority of Airlines will allow passengers to b… Read More
2019-02-25 00:55
When I was a kid I always loved parades. The excitement of marching bands, fire trucks, dogs, horses, and candy being thrown drew me into the celebrations. So, when I was told I… Read More
2019-02-10 18:41
Are you getting ready for your vacation or a long distance move? Besides your dogs leash and collar, you might be wondering what else you need and can take on your flight. And with the rules… Read More
2019-01-30 21:42
If you are anything like us, you love traveling with your dog. But sometimes the trip doesn’t go as planned and you spend a good portion of your trip cleaning up vomit from the back se… Read More
2019-01-21 21:46
Before meeting Peter, I had won a small sum of money from a radio show that I used to purchase my ticket to Ireland. It was my first solo trip and I knew very little about traveling beyond w… Read More
2019-01-11 18:12
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a major spot in United States history. Today it is a National Park and memorial for the Battle of Gettysburg that happened during the Civil War of the United Sta… Read More
2019-01-03 14:36
As the year comes to a close I’ve seen many people post questions about souvenirs over the last few weeks as everyone fits in their last travels for 2018.
When you are experiencing… Read More
2018-11-07 14:34
I learned something about Melissa on this adventure; she can get motion sick just looking at a boat.
The Savannah River Cruise was part of our package tour when we purchased our tickets for… Read More
2018-11-07 04:38
Spending a long weekend anywhere in the world can feel like a whirlwind. You might feel unprepared or overbooked on things to do.
The city of Savannah is riddled with history and culture th… Read More
2018-10-23 18:42
If you grow up in or around Pennsylvania then you are familiar of the PA RenFaire. It’s one of the biggest Renaissance Faires in the United States and on the eastern seaboard. Visitors… Read More
2018-10-19 20:38
There are many stereotypes, wives tails, and myths all wrapped around cemeteries. But for many people, myself included, cemeteries are a place of peace and mystery.
I love weird and spooky… Read More
2018-10-11 23:03
Everyone has their version of comfort food. For me, its a type of grilled cheese sandwich that I had not experienced until we were in Savannah.
When Peter and I arrived in Savannah we were b… Read More
2018-10-06 13:55
Plane seat sizes seem to baffle even the smallest of individuals. With speculations about Airlines trying to gain more money by shrinking seat sizes to add more seats to the plane, the… Read More
2018-10-05 14:00
Seat Sizes
Seats in the economy section of an Allegiant Airplane measure between 17.8 inches wide.
Seat Belts
Seat belts are measured at 40 inches long. Extenders are available but a… Read More
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