Now, here's something exciting. If you visit this site often, you'll know that we have a thing for flying - of any type.
Well, XOJets have selected us to offer their private jet service! They've been featured on CNN, Robb Report, Travel & Leisure and more.
XO’s group-owned fleet of 130 aircraft and the XO Alliance Fleet…
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Sandals Resorts have a tradition each spring. It's called the "Maycation Giveaway" and that's exactly what it is. Here are the details.
We're honoring teachers, nurses, moms, members of the military and frankly anyone that rocks! And after a year of unforeseen challenges, Sandals Resorts is bringing the sunshine back with 31 complimentary vacations to some…
Now, here is a good start to environmentally sound travel options - liquefied natural gas (LNG). This technology promises a cleaner and more environmentally sustainable fuel for cruise ships - and perhaps other modes of transportation.
The introduction of LNG to power cruise ships is a major development that supports Carnival Corporation’s decarbonization pathway. In the…
Ibiza in Spain is famous for its nightclubs, but what you probably did not know is that it is home to the largest nightclub in the world. This is Privilege , which with a main hall the size of an aircraft hangar, a 25-meter high ceiling and a swimming pool, has a capacity of 10,000…
In case you've been hiding in a cave for several decades, here is a reminder about the always-hilarious and never predictable annual Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland. The founding principle at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a…
You can dance if you want to . . . In December Alaska Airlines introduced The Safety Dance, taking the Men Without Hats’ classic and applying it to air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate joining the global OneWorld alliance , Alaska Airlines has released a new version of their Safety Dance featuring cameos…
With extreme temperatures and landscapes, extreme living, and some extremely wrong perceptions from outsiders, Mongolia is one of the most complex places—and Mongols one of the most misunderstood people—in the world. Conversations about the weather, the great expanse of the country, and the traditional nomadic lifestyle dominate talk of Mongolia, and it’s understandable. Temperature…
This looks grueling. Put on your best pink tutu, peacock feathers or Viking hat and get ready to run – and drink! Held on 11 September in 2021– just in time for wine harvest – the annual Marathon du Médoc brings contestants to more than 30 vineyards in the wine region of Médoc in France,…
Meet The New Concorde - Virgin Galactic Mach 3.0 Supersonic Jet. Richard Branson is always pushing the envelope and, in this case, that means literally. He has already embarked on his edge of space efforts, his land-based Hyperloop and his resorts and cruises are legend. But, now he is heading into the next frontier with…
The long-accepted queen of the skies, the Airbus A380 is on its way to retirement. And if you want to fly in one, you may want to book your tickets, soon. The same goes for the Boeing 747 The A380 is a modern icon that has flown over 500,000 revenue flights carrying over 190 million…
If you really want to get away, then we have the place for you. Those in the know realise that Colombia is now shining in the sun, again. Most of its troubles are in the past and it is fast becoming a top destination. Lovely, friendly people, an endless array of activities throughout the country,…
If you're an avid traveler, you've probably been to all of the top spots: Venice, Paris, Buenos Aires, New York etc. But you may have only scratched the scratch of what the world has to offer.
This article highlights some of the world's least travelled locations. Some of them are big names - Monaco, for…
Montevideo – Uruguay’s capital welcomes visitors to its seaside city bounds. Explore Montevideo with us and start planning a trip here of your own. Uruguay is emerging as one of South America’s favorite destinations. Its capital Montevideo has a warm, temperate climate, pleasant sea breezes and miles of boulevards. Tour the city while on vacation…
When you think about it - especially if you travel often - it feels like the process of boarding an airplane is rarely seamless and rarely enjoyable. To be fair, it is a complex process when you consider the logistics that the airlines need to factor in. And, of course, there is always the "performance…
There are few things worse than a four-hour layover at the airport while you're salivating to get to your destination. How many times can you walk past the magazine stand? In some countries, such as the UK, there are people known as "anoraks" who pace up and down the long - and usually crowded -…
It happens to all of us: we just get sick and tired of it. We see no escape. We feel boxed in, with no hope. And it feels like there are no options. Is all of the world like this? Cities are all the same, are they not? Dirty, gritty, chaotic and grim. Maybe yes,…
Here's an interesting new concept - London's BeRightBack.travel Built to help you always have travel in your calendar. BRB is the world’s first travel subscription company. Focused on Europe, the execution is pretty straightforward: Choose your trip types Build your bucketlist Select your preferred airports Create your trips Unlike a gym, you can cancel at…
Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to our affiliate friends ,global digital travel platform Agoda.com, as it unveils its GoLocal Tonight product across Asia Pacific. Travelers looking for spontaneous last-minute travel, can benefit from even greater savings from Agoda’s…
Most countries have had their ups and downs with the Covid-19 pandemic, much of based on the behaviour of its citizens. Europe has more complex factors to consider, especially since it is comprised of 27 separate countries, with almost as many languages and - even more - 27 potential cultural ways of approaching critical situations…
Digital platforms provide a variety of technology-enabled tools that enhance market transparency, such as real-time monitoring, ratings of buyers and sellers, and low-cost complaint channels. How do these innovations affect moral hazard and service quality? We investigate this problem by comparing driver routing choices and efficiency on a large digital platform, Uber, with traditional taxis.…