Barbados tourism delegation build links with Ireland
Barbados and Ireland continue to forge tourism links with a delegation of Barbados Tourism Marketing (BTMI) officials meeting airline partner Aer Lingus.
Month: June 2023
7 tips to avoid overpacking
It’s no secret that I am Team Carry-On Only, refusing to check a bag at all costs. Just this week alone, 30,000 flights in the U.S. were delayed or canceled ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, increasing the risk of checked bags following suit. Even without a summer of flight issues, checking a bag only delays you as…
Marie Antoinette’s Private Rooms at Palace of Versailles Now Open for Tours
The private apartment of Marie Antoinette at the Palace of Versailles in France have reopened to the public following a multiyear restoration. | Frommer’s
Passenger, employee frustrations flow after United’s rocky week
For A.J. Palzer, flying home from a trip to Houston to visit his girlfriend’s family quickly turned into a travel nightmare. Palzer, a New Jersey-based attorney, planned to fly back from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey on Monday. Instead, he faced cancellation after cancellation with United Airlines triggered by the…
Book a round-trip flight from NYC to Paris for $499 on JetBlue
Trade the Big Apple for the City of Light with these deals on JetBlue flights to Paris. The carrier is offering deals on economy tickets for travel in early 2024 and on Mint — JetBlue’s business-class equivalent — tickets for July to September 2023. Flights depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Paris-Charles de Gaulle…
The ultimate guide to Viking cruise ships and itineraries
Some cruise lines try to be all things to all people. Viking isn’t one of them. Since its founding in 1997, the upscale cruise brand has carved out a niche catering to a certain type of thoughtful, inquisitive, generally older traveler looking to explore the world and learn a thing or two along the way. Most Viking customers are…
Quick Points: Oneworld Emeralds, you have access to an incredible ground experience in London
After earning Oneworld Emerald status through a Hyatt-American Airlines status challenge last year, the status quickly became a game changer on my international flights. Oneworld Emerald members receive benefits like preferred seating and complimentary access to many first-class lounges on eligible itineraries — two notable perks that Star Alliance Gold status doesn’t offer. A few weeks ago, I flew…
The top Kimpton Hotels across the world, according to IHG Diamond members
Founded in 1981, the Kimpton brand quickly became one of the largest boutique hotel chains in the United States. Inspired by the artistic flair of small European hotels, founder Bill Kimpton was an early adopter of a locally focused hotel experience, creating a brand known for its eclectic style tied to the culture and vibe of the surrounding neighborhood….
Travel Meet Asia 2024
The Travel Meet Asia (TMA) was launched by Messe Berlin (Singapore) in 2019 at regional locations within Asia. Originally organised as conference and networking event, TMA had since expanded to a B2B trade show with exhibitions, conference and networking opportunities for the travel trade.
Macau – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reissued to reformat the Hong Kong and Macau Travel Advisories and to provide updates on COVID-19 restrictions. Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macau SAR, due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws and COVID-19-related restrictions. See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction below. Exercise increased caution in…
