Scotland and Wales among world’s ‘most underrated’ destinations
Scotland and Wales have made it into the top-10 list of ‘most underrated destinations’ – as voted for by top executives in the travel industry.
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Why the quickest flight route might not always be the obvious one
Getting from A to B by car is filled with variables. Do you want to go on the highway? Are you willing to pay a toll? What’s the traffic like? Your route can often change depending on the answers to these questions and how far you’re traveling. When flying between two airports, you may assume the quickest route would…
New brand for Jamaica being revealed
The personality of the Jamaica brand is as big as a country. Everything they do as a brand reflects their culture. They are colorful. They are proud. They are magnetic. It’s their confidence in themselves that allows them to be so inviting. It’s in their nature to show the world rather than be shown up. A personality that sets…
Delta drops lie-flats from NYC to San Diego, leaving JetBlue as only luxe option
Flying domestically in a lie-flat seat is a rare treat, and moving forward, there’s going to be one fewer option to experience this thrill. That’s because Delta Air Lines will no longer operate lie-flat-equipped jets to San Diego, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier. In recent years, the airline has deployed a mix…
Why the best value in travel right now might be a cruise
It’s no secret that the cost of travel is soaring. The cost of flying has surged nearly 43% over the past year. Even basic hotels and resorts are charging eye-popping rates for rooms this fall, with average prices in some markets up more than 20%. But there’s one type of trip where you can still find a relative deal:…
I earned a ‘free’ cruise in a ship casino — here’s what it cost, plus tips for getting comped
This is a story about gambling, even though I’m not much of a gambler. Before starting research for this story, I don’t recall ever playing anything in a cruise ship casino. However, this is a story about how I played the slots in Royal Caribbean’s Casino Royale to earn a “free” cruise. Your results may differ from mine. Please…
Clear’s JFK Terminal 7 lanes shuttered just weeks after opening
Just weeks after bringing its expedited verification lanes to Terminal 7 inside New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Clear has halted its service inside that terminal. It was just over a month ago that Clear brought its ultra-fast security experience to Terminal 7 which meant it was operating in three JFK terminals at the time. Now, though,…
Terrific Tel Aviv: 4 of the top hotels for every type of traveler
On a recent trip to Israel, the seaside city of Tel Aviv exceeded all my expectations. I had been told for years that it was an incredible destination filled with trendy nightlife, sunny beaches, cool hotels and vibrant street life. So when I found a good award redemption using Delta SkyMiles to fly Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic, I…
Azores and Northern Greece top world’s ‘most underrated destinations’ list
The Azores and Northern Greece have made it into the top-10 list of ‘most underrated destinations’ – as voted for by top executives in the travel industry.
Family, friends and social media are key influences for travel decisions
Most holidaymaker choose their holiday destinations based on discussions with family and friends as well as influencers on social media platforms.
