Voluntourism — Traveling for the Good
During their travels in the past few years, 81 percent of millennials volunteered in the destinations they visited, 78 percent donated cash, and 83 percent gave in-kind to help with local development, according to those polled in a study from Tourism Cares. In fact, a benchmark study on happiness released by the Stanford Business School in 2010 […]
Foodie Fests: Apples in Focus at these Mid-American Hot Spots
By Susan McKee … Days may still be sunny and hot in September, but when the sun dips toward the horizon, there’s a touch of fall in the air. One of the unmistakable signs of the change of seasons? Apples!
Ports of Call: Shoring up the Off-Ship Experience
A cruise vacation means sailing on a beautiful ship, with comfortable accommodations, fine cuisine and more tantalizing activities than one can possibly do in a week. It also means visiting fascinating ports of call just about every day. So, the question becomes, what’s the best way to take advantage of exploring these iconic destinations?
Orlando Vacation Primer: To-Dos from the Experts
Orlando, a perpetual top domestic destination, especially for families, welcomed 72 million visitors in 2017 – a five percent increase over the previous year, according to Visit Orlando, the city’s convention and visitors bureau. Various experiences, from theme parks to the Everglades, museums and nearby beaches is, once again, making Orlando one of this summer’s most popular […]
Coffee? Take a Little Vacay with That
Are Americans working themselves to death? Well, in fact, they may well be doing so but not without taking a little time off to think about it. The good news is American workers took an average of 17.2 days of vacation in 2017, according to new research from “Project: Time Off.” That number reflects a […]
Norwegian Bliss: A Cruise Ship for all Comers
By Norman Sklarewitz As the newest liner in NCL’s young fleet, the Norwegian Bliss went into service this month offering the traveling public, an eye-popping line-up of services and amenities. For the more action-inclined passengers, there is the industry’s longest sea-going Go Kart track, a Laser Tag course and a heart-stopping water slide that takes […]
Vacation Inflation: Truth in Travel
By Christopher Elliott It’s time to tell the truth about your last vacation — the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Was that hotel or vacation rental overrated? Did that five-star restaurant only deserve four stars — or less? Was the place too crowded, too expensive? “Dad, it’s time to tell your readers the truth,” […]
Affluent Travel is All About the Experience
A recent survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group reveals that luxury travelers are most interested in exclusive access and experiences, particularly VIP tours, private cars and drivers, and customized culinary experiences. Similarly, a survey by Virtuoso of its agent network late last year showed the desire for experiences that foster genuine human connection is another […]
Move Over Vegas. We’re Cruising to Alaska
Amy Hurley of Boston cruised in Alaska in 2017 with three generations of her family. Outside of Ketchikan, she had a jaw-dropping moment – the kind you dream about in anticipation of a cruise to a bucket list destination. “We saw four whales spiraling down to create a whirlpool to get food and jump up with their mouths open,” said […]
Bleisure: Surprising Stats Behind Business Travel
It may not seem like stealing but that’s often what today’s business travelers feel that have to do in order to squeeze in a worthy vacation. New research from the first National Car Rental State of Business Travel Survey shows frequent business travelers are displaying a healthy habit of managing work/life balance on the road – but […]
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