It’s true that Hawaii is experiencing a seemingly slow start to its annual humpback whale season. But are the majestic marine mammals actually “disappearing,” as The Christian Science Monitor suggests? Nope. Nor have they, as Smithsonian magazine wrote, “gone missing.” And despite reports by Tech Times and The Guardian, the whales’ absence has not left […]
Malaysia Airlines left analysts scratching their heads over a decision to ban checked baggage on its Malaysia-to-Europe routes. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Malaysia Airlines barred passengers from checking baggage on flights to Paris and Amsterdam Tuesday and Wednesday because of “unseasonably strong headwinds.” read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Stunning, shimmering sunsets across the water, the peaceful lullaby of waves crashing and the wind blowing, the feeling of truly being removed for your everyday life … yep, islands are pretty much the best. While it’s wonderful to get that coveted passport stamp, there are plenty of islands to escape to that don’t require a […]
I love sunsets. They can be a vivid and romantic capper for a beautiful day on the road. Here are a few dramatic and memorable sunsets that come to mind: 1. On the Greek isle of Santorini, nursing a drink with a single flower in a vase on my table, as I sit on the […]
Quit your job and travel. Just leave your job, pack your bag and travel! It’s a quote said by many travelers who’ve been on the road a while — by some expats, travel bloggers, and others in between. You’ve seen it as their status updates, maybe they’ve told you face-to-face. It’s even become a meme. […]
As has been noted everywhere, there are now more restaurants in New Orleans than before Hurricane Katrina hit the city a decade ago, although not all are of a stellar stripe. Two new ones that have distinguished themselves show not only the resilience of the restaurant sector but of a continual evolution within it. SHAYA […]
HeBS Digital, the award-winning hotel digital technology, website design, full-service digital marketing and website revenue optimization consulting firm, is promising hoteliers 20% growth in website revenues in 2016 with its new ‘20% Website Revenue Increase Guarantee’ promotion. read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
There are plenty of options for relaxing breaks in 2016, from sleepy Balinese resorts and a quiet island in the Grenadines to majestic waterfalls in Iceland and Norway’s wilderness. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Co-authored by Frank Parrott Darkness brings out fears in many of us. Hiking to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro through the night brought out my fears, and made the challenge even harder. Just hiking to the highest point in Africa is not an easy feat. Add lack of sleep, cold and darkness, and I was […]
In this footage shot by a passenger travelling to the Philippines, you can clearly make out a gap showing the door was not correctly sealed shut, as well as a strange noise coming from the frame. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
“But the Colorado rocky mountain high I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullaby Rocky mountain high (Colorado)” –John Denver Ahhh Denver, Colorado. Sounds pretty enchanting, doesn’t it? Well, don’t let the Mile High City fool you. Here are 15 reasons why you definitely don’t […]
January 2016 is expected to bring five AC hotels, AC Guadalajara Mexico; AC Cincinnati North/West Chester, OH; AC Boston North, MA; AC Marseille, France; and AC Queretaro, Mexico. read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 152 – By Stanley Turkel, CMHS read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
With the new year in mind, here are some ways to think ahead about airfares, places to go and how to get the best deals. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
The unnamed man who was Romanian, was arrested and taken to Can Misses Hospital on Ibiza when the plane, believed to be an Air Europa flight, touched down. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
After several years of drought conditions, ski resorts out West enjoyed a thriving business over the holidays. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
The Cotswolds need no introduction as a summer destination. But pay a visit to Gloucestershire in winter, and you will find that the area’s villages are even more alluring, says Mauren Brookbanks. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
© Peter Pesta Not only is Grand Central Terminal one of the world’s most beautiful train stations, it’s also one of New York’s most fascinating landmarks. Host to more than 750,000 people who pass through it daily, the station is a crossroads for locals, commuters, and tourists from all over the world. Built in 1913 […]
Before and after photos of a ski resort in the Swiss Alps show the dramatic change in conditions after the region was finally blanketed with a much-needed layer of snow this week. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Hotel Features Rooftop Bar & One of Largest Hotel Ballrooms in the South Kansas City Metro Area read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
Hawaii’s Haiku Stairs are not for the faint hearted read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
En-route to Hurghada, the pilot of flight EZY8861 took the decision to ground the plane in Dubrovnik, where the passenger was removed and arrested by Croatian police. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
It’s that time o’ year again. JetBlue has debuted its “BIG Winter Sale,” offering one-way flights as low as $34 to destinations all around the U.S. and beyond. Some of our favorite deals include a $59 flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas, a $99 flight from Boston to Florida, and a $104 flight from […]
One of the less seen corners of the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands are this sun-kissed region at its most quirky. Vincent Graff checks in – and soon slows down to the local pace of life. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Can you guess what the most dangerous and death-defying jobs in the world are? read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Responding to heightened demand in the Middle East for high-quality, midscale accommodations, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced plans to open four new hotels across Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain under its growing Ramada Worldwide flag. The hotels include the 161-room Ramada Resort Dead Sea in Jordan; the 165-room Ramada Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia, the […]
FROM sunshine breaks to winter wonderlands, our intrepid writers have the world at their feet. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Oakwood Asia Pacific which manages some of the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travellers has announced its expansion into Australia with the acquisition of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane, which is the first Oakwood- branded building in Australia. The company also announced Paul Wilsher’s appointment as general manager of the property. read more >>> Source […]
A couple were left horrified when they checked into a New York hotel to find what lurked between their bedsheets read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Travel in an age of uncertain climate means that at some point, your plans are likely to be upended by weather. Some tips on how to be ready for whatever comes your way. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Located in the Atlantic off the coast of Cape Fear, North Carolina, the Frying Pan Tower has eight rustic bedrooms that stick to the original look and feel of the station, which was built in 1964. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
TOURISTS were left terrified when a tiger cames just inches from them in a windowless car read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Hotels from the UK to the USA have revealed the weirdest and most embarrassing items left behind by guests in 2015. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
YOU may want a room with a view but this Skylodge Adventure suite in Peru requires guests to hike up 1312 feet before they get to sleep for the night read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
The alternatives for those who travel frequently on business can include taking food from home or shopping just before a flight. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
As a seasoned traveler and expat, it’s embarrassing to admit that I’m scared of flying. Despite the frequency with which I convince myself to do it, I have an irrational fear of plummeting from the sky (I don’t understand physics and am convinced magic must be involved). Nevertheless, I have developed a certain amount of […]
The Fairy-Tale like Pena Palace I came to the furthest most Western region of Europe to be dazzled by Moorish castles, 17th-century mansions, vast open spaces for hiking and exploration, dreamy gardens, and to see why so many of my writing traveler colleagues were sold on Sintra, each giving it a thumbs up, and a […]
Molokai more than compensates for a scarcity of swimmable beaches with natural beauty and residents who treat one another like family. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Airbnb’s US bookings are disproportionately concentrated in the top metropolitan markets, according to a report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch earlier this month. While the top 10 markets account for only 13% of bookings at traditional hotels, those markets make up 40% of equivalent bookings for Airbnb. read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
Jobless rates were lower in November than a year earlier in 322 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 54, and unchanged in 11. Nonfarm payroll employment was up in 294 metropolitan areas over the year, down in 82, and unchanged in 11. read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
This post was co-authored with Ignacio Maza, Executive Vice-President for Signature Travel Network. Where do two of the travel industry’s most experienced, picky, passionate and peripatetic travelers want to travel in 2016? Combined, we have been to just about every corner of the globe (several times) in their years of worldwide travels. Join us on […]
Change is coming to Morocco’s wild Atlantic coast, but there are still historic forts and ports and deserted beaches. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Gaming operators will begin to focus their attention on how to attract millennials as an emerging generation of consumers. read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
It is the second year running that ‘unlawful interference’ has claimed the most lives in the skies, with the recent Metrojet crash in Egypt continuing the tragic trend. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK