Airfares are going up due to high fuel costs and supply and demand. While most airlines have cut many flights, demand for business and leisure travel continues to rise. So what are summer travelers looking for the best airfare deals supposed to do? It depends on when you’re traveling. If you’re looking to go somewhere this spring [...]
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Have you noticed that our privacy is eroding day by day? The latest news is in regards to airport screening. If you’re a frequent traveler and wish to avoid the tedious security lines, you have to agree to be pre-screened. This means you agree to an invasive background check and freely provide all kinds of [...]
Have you ever longed to take a river cruise but didn’t want to fly to Europe to do it? Now you don’t have to! American Queen is the most opulent and legendary riverboat ever built. Passengers will find luxurious staterooms, superb meals by Chef Regina Charboneau, and showboat style entertainment. The inaugural cruise takes place [...]
PART I. SPRING BREAK FOR COLLEGE KIDS Every year it seems like travel experts try to ‘predict’ new hot spots for spring break. Come on! It’s the same old thing… For years, the top destinations remain pretty much the same and the reason is simple: The majority of college students want to party and have FUN during their school [...]
Planning to attend this festival? Here’s How to Have Fun at Mardi Gras and in New Orleans… Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday”, is the last day of the Carnival season. It always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, which is February 21 this year. Most visitors will arrive this weekend so [...]
Given certain situations going on in the world, I thought it might be helpful to post current travel warnings and alerts from the U.S. State Department. Note: There is a difference between ‘warnings’ and ‘alerts.’ (see below). Current Travel Warnings: Travel Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable [...]
(01/25/12) Congratulations to Felicity! She has now officially become the first woman to traverse the Antarctic alone. After 1744km and 59 days, she has reached Hercules Inlet on the Ronne Ice Shelf and completed her journey. Due to bad weather, she will be spending a final night alone on the ice before a plane takes [...]
Airline News… This year, KLM will be the first airline to launch the “meet and seat” program. Passengers can use social media to pick seatmates. This is accomplished by linking fliers via Facebook and Linkedin profiles to check-in information. Malaysia Airlines has already announced that they will follow suit by letting their passengers see who they know [...]
(Big Ben; London, England) Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to do more travel this year? But where to go and what to do… Here is a list of places that are expected to be among the most popular travel destinations this year. 1. The Mayan Ruins will be big due to the Mayan calendar coming [...]
