U.S. Hotel Rates Up and Rising
U.S. hotel rates are up significantly from 2022 and this is probably no surprise. Boston remains the most expensive city in the U.S. for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org. The U.S. hotel rates survey compared hotel rates across 50 destinations based on prices during the month of October 2023 – the month when […]
Virtuoso Travel: Frontiers Expanding for High-Dollar Experiences
Virtuoso travel means total luxury for travelers looking for that top-tier trip that comes, of course, with bragging rights. And to that end, the 2024 Virtuoso Luxe Report, shows travelers are becoming more at ease with exotic trips to far off places that ring full of adventure and offer once-in-a-lifetime encounters. Virtuoso, a global network […]
Weathering the Weather Ahead in Travel
Weather planning goes hand in hand with vacation planning. One thing you can say about the weather: If you don’t like it, wait a minute. When it comes to weather and travel plans, such advice might not be so easy to manage. The weather ahead might not be so forgiving and storms brewing might not […]
Luxury Travel Agents in Demand as Luxury Travel Skyrockets
Luxury Travel Agents In Demand are in short supply these days and becoming scarcer still. Due to a lack of professionals available to handle the increasing demand from customers for their specializes services, luxury travel agents are turning to invitation-only luxury marketing groups like The Affluent Traveler Collection (ATC) for guidance. ATC Statics ATC said at its annual symposium […]
Where to Go in Mexico? The Intriguing Treasures of Guanajuato
Where to go in Mexico? This is an oft-ask question these days as Mexico is the most popular international travel destination for American travelers. By some of the latest figures, the country receives some 39.3 million tourists a year – a third of the from the U.S. To that end, for those wondering where to go […]
Airline Seats Issue: New American Horror Story?
Airline Seats Issue might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you consider scary things we have to face now and then. But the prospects of flying without twisting in torture are becoming rare for most of us. And the fact is we are paying more for those torturous airline seats issue […]
Four Seasons Resort Lanai: Complimentary Holiday Activities
Four Seasons Resort Lanai is giving the gift of experiential joy this Christmas. Guests can enjoy this festive season with a selection of complimentary activities during each stay. For bookings December 20, 2023 – January 1, 2024, each guest can choose a complimentary activity, per night from a selection including horseback riding, ziplining, adventure tower, e-bikes, rifles, archery, […]
Best for Cruising: Matching Ships with Experience
Best for cruising awards are in season again and U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Travel Rewards Programs, just unveiled its 10th edition of the Best Cruise Lines rankings. As Wave Season closes in, these 2024 best for cruising tables highlight 17 cruise lines that cater to every kind of traveler. But not all […]
Holiday Travel Plans Enhanced by Expert Wisdom
Holiday Travel Plans season is just around the corner, and this year, there’s one piece of advice on which everyone seems to agree: Book Early. How early? Early! “Book your trip as soon as possible,” advises Carol Mueller, vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. “Because the longer you wait, the more expensive the trip will […]
Onsite Review: Hacienda del Mar, Los Cabos
Onsite Review of Los Cabos remains a favorite for sun and scene seekers, especially from California, New York, Texas, Arizona and Washington. And one hotel on the golden Sea of Cortez is fast becoming a favorite with Marriott Bonvoy members seeking a smart and easy place to spend all those accrued points. That would be Hacienda […]
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