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Destinations
Travel To Vietnam And Get The Most For Your Money In 2024
Vietnam offers great travel value in 2024, with affordable costs for living, dining, and accommodations. The country is considered one of the safest and most welcoming for American visitors, with plenty of natural beauty. Proper planning is crucial when visiting Vietnam…
— The Travel
What to Know About Travel to Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon
Pia Abboud’s tour business, Discovery Beyond Borders, was already hurting after a trifecta of crises hit her native Lebanon. “Worldwide we had COVID, but in Lebanon, we also had the economic crisis, the Beirut explosion [in 2020], and now the war [in] Gaza and Palestine…
— AFAR
It Just Got Easier for Americans to Visit China—Here's What to Know
I was recently applying for a new passport, dreaming of all the new stamps and visas I’d collect, when I wondered: “Can Americans travel to China?” As it turns out, some recent policy changes out of Beijing have made it easier than ever to marvel at the Great Wall of China…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
10 Things To Do In New York City For $10 Or Less
New York City, often perceived as expensive, is brimming with opportunities to enjoy without splurging. While the city boasts high-profile attractions like Broadway and Michelin-starred eateries, it also offers numerous budget-friendly and even free activities that don’t skimp on…
— Travel Noire
Estonia’s Naked Wellness Tradition to Cleanse Both Body and Soul
Used for centuries by rural Estonians to heal their aches and pains, smoke saunas are a soulful experience that clears the mind and cleanses the spirit. It's an uncommonly sunny March afternoon in Estonia but I'm in the dark cocoon of a smoke sauna, lying on a bench…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Should I Use a Travel Agent to Book a Cruise? What to Know
Cruises could be considered one-stop shopping for travelers. With accommodations, transportation, food and entertainment all in one, they can help take the complications out of vacation planning. But there’s more to booking a cruise than first-time passengers may realize…
— USA Today
P&O Cruises Guest Denied Boarding Over Wheelchair Declaration
A 69-year-old male passenger booked aboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura was denied boarding because of his electric wheelchair, which had not been previously declared under the cruise line’s special needs and accessibility policies. Ultimately, the disabled guest was told he could…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Easyjet Sees ‘Positive Momentum’ Going into the Summer Travel Season, CEO Says
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren says he anticipates “positive momentum” going into the summer after the low-cost airline posted a slight narrowing of losses in the first half of the year…
— CNBC
Summer Travel Chaos Warning After Boeing Safety Crisis Leads to Plane Shortages
There are fears of holiday travel chaos this summer as a safety crisis at plane manufacturer Boeing leaves airlines struggling to secure enough planes for peak season. Avia Solutions, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has warned carriers in Europe were likely to…
— The Independent
House Signs off on FAA Bill That Addresses Aircraft Safety and the Refund Rights of Passengers
Congress gave final approval Wednesday to a $105 billion bill designed to increase the number of air traffic controllers, add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories, and require airlines to automatically pay refunds to travelers whose flights are canceled or significantly…
— The Associated Press
Lodging
Why You Should Book Airbnbs for Two Even As a Solo Traveler
I'm a frequent solo traveler who prefers to stay in Airbnbs over hotels. When I book an Airbnb for a solo trip, I say it's for two people, so hosts don't know I'm alone. Sometimes booking for two costs extra, but I'm willing to pay it because it makes me feel safer…
— Business Insider
11 Best Hotels for Nightlife — From Popular Nightclubs to Swanky Lounges
Sometimes you want to go to a hotel to rest and relax. Sometimes a hotel is just where you end up after a long day of traveling or for some conference for work. And then sometimes you go to a hotel for the nightlife — or, at least, you a pick a hotel wherever you're going…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Why Points and Miles Are a Bad Long-Term Investment
It's easy to think of points and miles as a variant of Monopoly money. To some, they're easy to throw around and spend nonchalantly; they can almost seem ethereal. To others, travel rewards can be easy to hoard. They are a form of currency, after all — and we can become as…
— The Points Guy
Unconventional Travel Destinations for Introverts
There are many destinations out there that provide solitude and calm for introverts who need to get away from the over-stimulation of crowds and social activities. Breathtaking scenery, small groups, intimate conversation, and plenty of time to reflect are just some of the…
— MSN.com
Today in History
The First Academy Awards
On Tuesday, May 16th, 1929, Hollywood celebrated the first Academy Awards ceremony at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood. Actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. DeMille hosted the event. Unlike…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
French Bee: A New Way to Fly to France and Tahiti
by David Cogswell
Thursday May 16, 2024
If you’re pla nning to go to France, I’ve got an idea for you. First, let’s define our terms. The US airline industry is an oligopoly.
An oligopoly is “a state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers.” In the US airline market, four airlines control 82 percent of the $194.7 billion market. That’s nice for them. It’s a big pot of gold for them to divvy up. For the passengers, maybe it’s not so nice, because choices are extremely limited. In contrast, the entire European airline market is valued at $67.81 billion, about a third of the size of the U.S. market, and 195 airlines are competing for that market. Just by calculating the basic math,…
— Travel Research Online
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