Going Solo: Dispatches from the Next Frontier of Travel
This author’s first experience of traveling solo was not an easy one. I had broken with a group I had been traveling with from Europe to East Africa and ended up in Somalia. I was a seasoned wanderer by then so the fist-sized spiders on my wall, the uncrushable flying cockroaches and ubiquitous biting ants […]
Thailand Tourism Plays for the Carefree, Adventurous, and Spontaneous Traveler
Thailand loves tourists. With some 40 million international visitors a year coming through its portals, the roaring tourism economy accounts for a fifth of its GDP. And while over-tourism has been a concern in some popular spots, a reduction in visitors from China, as well as a strong Thai baht are slowing down the regional […]
Culinary Heaven at Sea: Thomas Keller Sails with Seabourn
By David Yeskel In a never-ending battle for culinary supremacy on the high seas, Seabourn Cruises fired a shot across the bow of the competition in the luxury sector by partnering with Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller in 2015. The goal – to add the chef’s prized dishes to menus aboard the line’s fleet of intimate […]
Dinner and a View: 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America
With summer at its peak, diners are seeking inspiring backdrops to elevate their dining experiences. Curating these, OpenTable, an online restaurant reservations portal, has unveiled what it tabs as the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019. The key ingredient through all of this information gathering: breathtaking scenery as a backdrop. From majestic park scenery at Tavern […]
Behind the Bucket List: What Americans Really Want in Travel
What do Americans want when it comes to Bucket List travel? A group from Provisional Living wanted to find out not only what’s on those lists, but why and how they got there. What they found was pretty revealing. Sifting and qualifying a batch of some 2,000 Americans for answers, the survey found that while […]
Travel Leaders Sees Increasing Growth in International Travel from Southern California
Los Angeles is a jumping off point to places far afield in and across the Pacific. And, according to Travel Leaders, those living in Los Angeles or choosing to head off to their vacations from Southern California are traveling farther and in ever greater numbers. A new survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group of Los […]
Norwegian Joy Back From China – With a Bang
By David Yeskel **** The tale of Norwegian Joy’s return from China is a fascinating business story. And it is also testament to the flexibility of the cruise industry and to the vision of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ (Norwegian Cruise Line’s parent company) management.
Spa Packages with Perks and Value at these California Inns
Vacationers seeking wine weekends with spa treatments amid California’s quaint mountain towns and wine regions can consider intimate stays at unique area boutique hotels or B&Bs. The California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns is making the choices easier with deals on spa packages that can be folded into an aspirational vacation. Room packages often include […]
Is This the Airline Seat of the Future?
Small is may not be so beautiful – for airline passengers, that is, if current concepts in economy seat design get a foothold in the airline industry.
River Cruise Themes on Avalon to Quench Passionate Interests
From following in the footsteps of a favorite novel series or finding new and rare wines to praise, river cruising is not just about passing iconic scenery while sailing the great rivers of Europe. Avalon Waterways is offering, among a long menu of choices, a chance to sail with Diana Gabaldon, author of the very popular […]
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