Learn lessons about longevity on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a so-called ‘blue zone’, where people live exceptionally long lives. In this case, it’s probably due to the rejuvenating power of the country’s tropical nature, as well as the locals’ laid-back love for life known as “Pura Vida”. The New Year is a time [...]
Brazilian airline Azul SA (AZUL.N) has approached Chile's bankrupt LATAM Airlines Group (LTM.SN) with the aim of buying its Brazilian operation, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. Azul's shares rose more than 9% in Sao Paulo on the news, while LATAM's shares in Santiago, where the airline is listed, were down 20%. LATAM filed for bankruptcy protection [...]
Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas (GOLL4.SA) said there was an improvement in domestic ticket sales in May, driven by advances in Brazil's COVID-19 vaccination program. "The rise in ticket sales in May, combined with other initiatives, are paving the way for significant improvements in this recovery phase," Gol said on Wednesday in a securities filing. Gol warned [...]
The idea of retiring abroad is an appealing one. With no office tying you down, and the option to spend your days wherever—and however—you please, passing your time in a new country calls to many avid travelers. But once you decide to relocate abroad (and get a sense of what it will take to do so), you've got [...]
The U.S. government is preparing to downgrade Mexico’s aviation safety rating, a move that would bar Mexican carriers from adding new U.S. flights and limit airlines’ ability to carry out marketing agreements, four sources briefed on the matter said. The Federal Aviation Administration’s planned move is expected be announced in the coming days and follows [...]
A journey by rail is one of the most romantic ways to travel. And, as passionate Bradshaw’s devotee Michael Portillo will attest, it’s also a fantastic way to discover remote landscapes, communities and cultures across the globe. In the early days of the luxurious Orient Express, just a handful of train rides could claim to [...]
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has cleared its latest hurdle, with the FDA approving the vaccine for emergency use. This is clearly exciting, and good news for those eager to travel again. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. But before you start planning your trip, it is important to ask yourself: [...]
An unsurpassed destination south of Florida, the beautiful islands of the Bahamas are easily accessed and perfect for a yachting voyage of discovery. It is surprising how truly uncrowded and unspoiled these islands are, considering how close they are to the mainland. A yachting haven offering sheltered harbors, diverse sailing grounds and deserted islands, this archipelago also [...]
Twelve years after an Air France Airbus plane crashed into the Atlantic killing 228 people, a court has ruled that the airline and manufacturer should go on trial for involuntary manslaughter. The Paris court overturned a ruling two years ago and backed recommendations from prosecutors. Flight AF447 from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Paris [...]
There’s no denying that this is a tricky time to think about travel, plan travel and execute a stress-free vacation. However, for many of us needing to steal a few days (or weeks) to get away and escape our quarantine locations, Mexico has a ton of great offerings waiting for us when we’re ready to [...]
How business travel will look in the post-pandemic world is one of the great unanswered questions, says Conor Sen on Bloomberg. At the same time, many people are looking forward – or at least planning to book – their first big post-lockdown holiday. That’s where the concept of “bleisure” comes in. “Our growing comfort with remote [...]
Ask any global explorer what the world’s sexiest city is and the likelihood is that Rio de Janeiro is near the top of the list. Its radiant beaches are a social gathering of all classes drawing in visiting sun-worshipers who ascend upon Cidade Maravilhosa, aptly named Marvelous City. The locals are known as cariocas which [...]
