As the summer continues to shed light on how chaotic the airline sector has become, it’s more important than ever that travelers minimize their chances of losing a checked bag. If possible, it would be better not to check a bag at all. However, it isn’t always possible to travel without checked luggage, and no …
The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca is also one of the most popular destinations for tourists to visit. Now, for the very first time ever, Americans will be able to fly directly from the U.S. to the Spanish island. United Airlines has just launched its nonstop service from Newark (EWR) to Palma de Mallorca …
Pretty soon, Thailand is set to introduce 2 levels of pricing across the hospitality sector in a bid to revitalize its Covid-struck economy: one for tourists, and another for locals and residents. Yep, that’s right. In the future, you will be expected to pay more for accommodation when visiting Thailand… Only because you’re a tourist. …
The Mexican Government has confirmed this week its ambitious Mayan Train project will be going ahead as planned, with a final launch date set for 2023. Despite some major setbacks recently, including the temporary suspension of construction in key sections, Cancun will soon be connected by rail to numerous other hotspots in the Yucatan Peninsula. …
The word cruise often paints a picture of vast ocean ships surrounded by endless blue ocean, all-inclusive dining, and endless onboard activities. Often, these cruises come with a hefty price tag. But did you know you can take an extended river cruise in the U.S., with similar amenities and perks, without ever leaving the country? …
The cruise industry is starting to return to “normal” or at least approaching the pre-pandemic experiences. More cruise lines have recently removed the COVID-19 pre-testing requirement and expect to get more permission from government authorities to apply the measure worldwide. Viking Cruises became the first cruise line to lift the pre-testing requirement a few weeks …
As summer is heating in the northern hemisphere, millions of people are traveling for their vacations, and Europe is the ultimate summer getaway this year. Almost every country on the entire continent has removed all entry requirements making visiting a breeze, however, there are a handful of stubborn nations that have not yet removed rules. …
It has been a chaotic summer for airports and airlines, with thousands of canceled flights, routes being cut, and some airports even capping daily flights. Pent-up demand from two years of Covid has collided with short-staffed airlines to create a perfect storm of travel chaos. Based on data from Cirium, an analytics company focused on …
It’s been a chaotic summer travel season, and it doesn’t look like that will change any time soon. Travelers are seeing delays, cancellations, and disruptions on a massive scale. One way to get through the chaos a bit easier is to avoid checking a bag. However, this isn’t always possible when trip requirements call for …
After months of being placed on hold following its introduction, Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad visa is finally being enshrined into law this week. Surprisingly, the visa process turned out to be much simpler than initially proposed, without all the bureaucratic hurdles that would have kept nomads from applying. Costa Rica is one of the trendiest …
Mexico hosts Americans’ favorite destinations for vacation and there are so many wonderful cities and landscapes to choose from. The Mexican government has been analyzing data and has recently announced the three main destinations tourists will visit in Mexico during July and August. Miguel Torruco Marqués, Secretary of the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur, by …
A new adults-only – and all-inclusive – Margaritaville resort is set to open in the Riviera Maya early next year. The resort which has been aptly named the Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya will not only feature more than 350 rooms – and offer a wide variety of entertainment, drinking and fine-dining options for guests …