Heavenly Beds or Hotel Hell? Happiness Survey
Most of us have had a terrible night in a hotel–whether it’s from a broken air conditioner, leaky pipe, or noisy and inappropriate neighbors. A survey of more than 1,000 recent hotel guests, conducted by Qualtrics, found out exactly what guests love and hate about staying in hotels. Top want: Wi-Fi. It’s more compelling than […]
Flight Fright: Living with Onboard Computer Bans
What price security? American travelers are about to find out when they plan a trip to …say, Amsterdam – not Amman – and find they have to surrender all electronics except the smartphone before boarding a plane to the U.S.
Travel RX: How Healthy is the Travel Industry?
If travel were the patient and a steady tick up of travelers were the benchmark of health, the medical community would be not only impressed but looking for a way to bottle and sell the patient’s success formula. According to a recent survey of the travel industry by CheapOAir, (based on travel departing and returning between […]
New God of the Nile: Viking RA 2018
New God of the Nile? Call it the Viking Ra. As Egypt regains its popularity as a timeless tourism destination, Viking will be there with its new sun god of a cruise vacation choice. Viking Ra is the newest addition to Viking’s river fleet, Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to […]
New Zealand: Like Nowhere Else
New Zealand may be benefitting from too much of a good thing. International Tourism to New Zealand has been growing at a speedy pace, with numbers that approached 3.5 million in 2016 and are expected to top 4.5 million in the next five years. And there may be plenty of smart reasons for that. Three […]
David Citadel, Jerusalem: Israel Old and New
Photos by Ilene Perlman For those who are headed to Israel a visit to Jerusalem is not just a must, it is a mandate. The city is a living museum of history, ancient history and that knowledge is preserved and interpreted in all manner of ways, from unparalleled museums to fascinating archaeological sites to […]
Travel Packages to Dream About
Africa on World’s Most Luxurious Train Frontiers International Travel has a 15-day train journey between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam (or vice versa) aboard “The Pride of Africa,” the most luxurious train in the world operated by Rovos Rail. Guests will recapture the romance of a bygone era by stepping aboard the wood-paneled coaches and […]
Travel Gear 2017: Top Travel Goods for the Road
What’s in your luggage? If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are there is battery power, Wi-Fi, a GPS locator, maybe a computer desk or a seat. Just as travel has evolved through the past decade with the advent of apps and real time information for just about every concern, the things we take with us […]
Dubai? Take Down this Address
Not all addresses in Dubai are equal. You can have your private helicopter drop you on the helipad of your penthouse on the top of the Burj al Arab – that iconic sail-shaped hotel surrounded by the sea. You can immerse in the magic of the desert in your luxury escape at Al Maha, falconing […]
CLIA: Top Summer 2017 Cruise Destinations
From family-friendly beach getaways to adventurous voyages into little explored places, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has tabbed the top five destinations for summer 2017 travel as cruise lines expand itineraries and get ever more creative with shorexes.
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