American Airlines won’t offer alcohol in economy until September
American Airlines won’t resume alcohol sales in its main cabin until September. An internal memo to flight attendants Saturday says economy… Read More »
Lost village emerges from Lake Resia in Italy
Repair works at a reservoir in Italy have revealed the remains of a village that had been submerged for decades…. Read More »
Why Indonesia’s Mandalika ‘new Bali’ is accused of human rights violations
Think of pristine waters, endless beaches, lined with palm trees and lush green mountains as a glorious backdrop. With travel… Read More »
Alarm over construction near ancient city of Teotihuacán in Mexico
The Mexican government has condemned unauthorised building work being carried out at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, near Mexico City…. Read More »
Discover the luxury villa club “Stay One Degree”
The gradual return of international travel is likely to bring with it a surge in demand for luxury crowd-free escapes…. Read More »
How Vienna built a gender equal city
In the Austrian capital, all aspects of public life, including transportation and language, are impacted by Vienna’s aim of being… Read More »
U.S. issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
The US has issued a travel warning for Japan over the country’s Covid-19 surge, amid heightened scrutiny just weeks before… Read More »
Croatia is now opening to vaccinated Americans
The Croatian immigration agent isn’t impressed with my flimsy CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card. The paper, filled out in loopy strokes… Read More »
Belarus ‘diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist’, opposition says
A Ryanair plane from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Belarus for several hours on Sunday, with activists saying it… Read More »
Royal Caribbean expects all cruise guests to be vaccinated
One of the world’s biggest cruise companies says coronavirus vaccinations will be needed to get on its ships. Richard Fain,… Read More »
How France is testing free public transport
In France, more towns and cities are introducing different forms of free public transport. But could fare-free policies ever be… Read More »
United and Delta are making it easier than ever to access elite status and free first class upgrades
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport.Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.com The upper echelons of airline frequent flyer… Read More »
Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers
Spain has said it is officially lifting restrictions for UK travellers from Monday, when a decree takes effect. The government… Read More »
Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for toilet break
The incident took place on the Tokaido Shinkansen railway line. A Japanese train driver faces possible punishment after he left… Read More »
The Alaskan ghost town that electrified the US
This early 20th-Century copper mining town once provided comfort and community to hundreds of residents, but long after the frontier… Read More »
Giant Marilyn Monroe statue returns to Palm Springs facing backlash
The ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue by artist Seward Johnson was first in Palm Springs from 2012 to 2014. Now, she’s headed… Read More »
What the new U.S. Covid mask guidance means for unvaccinated kids
A girl and her father wear face masks while they push their bikes last summer in Hermosa Beach in the… Read More »
Complaints about airlines refusing to pay refunds for canceled flights during Covid soared
A screen shows canceled incoming flights at T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I., on March 30, 2020. Consumer advocates… Read More »
Summer hotels and experiences in Portugal
Bookings for summer holidays to Portugal have gone “through the roof” after the country was confirmed on the quarantine-free travel… Read More »
Yamabushi monks are Japan’s mountain ascetic hermits
For more than 1,400 years, Yamabushi monks have been walking Japan’s sacred mountains, believing that this harsh natural environment can… Read More »
Spooky deep sea fish washes up on California beach
A Pacific football fish, a spooky looking creature similar to that featured in the film Finding Nemo, has washed up… Read More »
Alaska’s Dalton Highway Express is the world’s loneliest bus route
North America’s most northerly bus service, the Dalton Highway Express covers a rugged 500 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, to the… Read More »
Combining business with leisure on a bleisure trip
How business travel will look in the post-pandemic world is one of the great unanswered questions, says Conor Sen on Bloomberg…. Read More »
The most charming villages in Switzerland
Switzerland is a land of awe-inspiring scenery and epic natural elegance. Home to some of the most attractive villages and towns… Read More »
Canadians Crossing US Border by Taxi To Avoid Hotel Quarantine
Some Canadians returning home from abroad have devised means of sidestepping Canada’s three-night hotel quarantine regulations, which the government has mandated for… Read More »
Industry Fears Car Rental Shortage
Now what? As if the travel industry hasn’t been hit hard enough by the coronavirus pandemic, now comes a new… Read More »