After a whirlwind of unexpected events, Ginger Zee is back in front of the cameras, sharing her incredible story of resilience and humor. The beloved meteorologist returned to the set of Good Morning America on Thursday, January 18, after enduring a travel nightmare that stranded her in Anguilla. Can you imagine? Just when you think a tropical vacation can’t get any better, life throws you a curveball.
Ginger, who celebrated her 43rd birthday during this trip, couldn’t help but joke about her newfound expertise in Caribbean travel logistics. “Robin, if you need help with the St. Martin airport, I am an expert at this point,” she quipped to her co-host Robin Roberts during the broadcast. That’s the spirit, Ginger! Turning a tough situation into a light-hearted moment is what we all need sometimes.
Ginger shared that her travel nightmare began with two full days of canceled flights. She was stuck in Anguilla with her husband, Ben Aaron, and their two kids, Adrian and Miles. Now, picture this: you’re enjoying the sun, sand, and sea, and suddenly, your flight home gets canceled. Twice! But Ginger handled it with grace, even documenting the experience on her Instagram Story. “Flight canceled … now delayed until late night TOMORROW,” she wrote, adding a heartfelt note about being grateful for the ability to stay in a hotel during the unexpected extension of their trip.
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Why They Went and What Happened Next
Let’s rewind for a moment. Ginger and her family initially set out on this trip to celebrate her birthday week. What better way to mark the occasion than with a tropical getaway? But as she explained during the broadcast, “You know I took that trip because climatologically, mid-to-late-January is the coldest for most of us. It has proven so.” Talk about irony, right? She was seeking warmth and ended up learning a thing or two about flexibility and adaptability.
Before the travel chaos unfolded, Ginger shared some beautiful moments from their Caribbean adventure. One Instagram post featured her two boys, Adrian, 7, and Miles, 5, standing on the beach, arms wrapped around each other, dipping their toes in the water while wearing matching baseball caps. It was a heartwarming snapshot of family joy, captioned by Ginger as “The best gift.” These are the moments we all cherish, even when the rest of the trip doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Ginger finally made it back home after 56 long hours, and while she was thrilled to be reunited with her team on GMA, she admitted the temperature change was a bit of a shock. “I am here and so happy and have shed about 70 degrees, but that’s OK,” she said. But hey, if you’re going to be stranded somewhere, Anguilla isn’t the worst place to be, right?
Ginger’s Lessons Learned
On January 16, Ginger posted an update on Instagram, writing, “Delayed, then canceled flight last night, now delayed 7 hours today … but I would say it’s not THAT bad.” And she kept her spirits high, promising her fans that she’d be back bleary-eyed but with a little tan for Good Morning America.
While Ginger was away, Somara Theodore and Sam Champion stepped in to keep the show running smoothly. Upon her return, Ginger shared a life lesson she picked up from the experience: “The only thing I will tell you is overpack underwear always,” she advised her co-stars. “That is just a great practice.” Wise words from someone who knows a thing or two about unexpected travel plans!
