Our partner Scott's Cheap Flights knows a lot about travel: they have been providing stellar deals since 2009. So, they have as much at stake with Covid-19 as anyone. "This post highlights some of their research on what to expect when it comes to vaccines, in particular. Last week I wrote to you about what…
If you fancy yourself as a wine connoisseur, or even a wannabe, then it is probably worth considering jumping on a plane to see the oldest bottle of wine in the world, the Speyer wine. The Speyer wine bottle most likely holds wine, and was originally found in 1867, in what is now the Rhineland-Palatinate…
Basel, Switzerland, is home to over 30 museums, one of the more famous museums is the Kunstmuseum, which is the oldest museum in Switzerland and holds some of Europe's most amazing collections of fine art. An interesting site in Basel is Kannenfeldpark, which is a park that was formerly used as a graveyard in the…
We've mentioned, recently, that many travel experts are expecting July 2021 as the time where travel will finally pick up again. Our partner Skyscanner's recent survey highlighted that 82% of UK travellers and 85% of US travellers are intending to go at least on one vacation in 2021. And some travel providers are featuring offers…
At one time or another most of up wish for a languid, luxurious and romantic cruise. We marvel at the sheer size, scale and magnificence of cruise ships. But did you ever wonder what goes into making these ships the dream vessels that they are? Well wonder no more, as this short video tells the…
Here's a "cruise" that can literally take you everywhere. With the exciting splash into the Elbe, the HafenCity RiverBus becomes a ship and continues its journey up the Elbe. The unique amphibious city cruises through Hamburg's historic warehouse district, the sophisticated HafenCity and the authentic Rothenburgsort district. The "home port" is located at Brooktorkai 16…
Milan is a historic city known for its spectacular cathedral, but this classic city in Northern Italy offers tourists enough charming ancient buildings to keep you exploring for weeks.
A car rental in Milan, Italy is the ideal way to tour this historic locale - renowned for its fashion and thought of as a hub for…
Well, all of you ski demons, it's time to hit the slopes. You can take in the sites and the fresh air (using the appropriate cautions) and leave your Covid worries behind for the time being. And may we suggest Canada as your next ski location - specifically Mont-Tremblant & Le Massif? Not only does…
Our partner, Sandals and Beaches Resorts have some big news.
Sandals Resorts - Curacao
Sandals Resorts is proud to announce an expansion to the brand-new destination - the beautiful dutch-inspried island of Curacao! This will mark the eighth island for the brand in the Caribbean region. World-famous for its vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and coves,…
Please welcome our new partner, Trip.com!
And are they starting out with a bang for the Christmas holidays! For example, book selected hotels on the Trip.com app and earn up to 2X Trip Coins during this holiday season!
Visit our deals pages to take advantage of this terrific offer.
Matouring is very happy to welcome Avoya Travel to our family of partners. Here's a little about them.... At Avoya, we believe the very best vacation experiences promise more than any online booking engine alone can deliver. Technology will take you part of the way, but there are limits only real human interaction can overcome.…
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a rough year. Covid-19, unsettled cities and countries, the environment showing its anger. With hope on the horizon from the Covid-19 vaccines, perhaps now we can think ahead to finding our way out of the gloom. Anticipating that, many travel companies are thinking outside the box to…
He founded Holiday Inns, and he made sure everyone knew that when they visited his gravesite. In 1996, Memphis businessman Kemmons Wilson published his autobiography, called Half Luck and Half Brains. But he was just being modest. It took an awful lot of brainpower to accomplish all that he did. He got his start in the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says this about relief from COVID-19. "We don’t yet know exactly when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine will be ready for distribution, but we estimate that it could be in early to mid-2021." Already at least two companies have created viable vaccines - there is hope. And where there…
Expedia.com reveals the top travel trends and tips for U.S. travelers in 2021 Whether it was by necessity or design, it's clear Americans spent 2020 exploring small towns, scenic drives, nearby lakes and beaches, or in some cases, their own backyards. Today, Expedia.com® released its 2021 Travel Trends Report, analyzing traveler data to uncover the…
We're super happy to welcome Scott's Cheap Flights to our roster of partners. For those not in the know . . in 2013, Scott Keyes found a nonstop, round-trip plane ticket from New York City to Milan for $130. He knew the deal was a massive score. What he didn’t know at the time was…
Two people have become the first passengers on a Hyperloop, a technology considered to be the future of high-speed ground transport.
The demonstration and test took place on a 500-metre track in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas in early November. Magnets inside the Hyperloop tube enabled ‘vacuum-like’ suction, with the passengers completing the track…
Matouring is very happy to welcome our new partner, Sixt Car Rental in Europe (Netherlands and Belgium.) If you have travelled, you will likely know the Sixt name. Sixt SE is a German multinational car rental company with about 2,100 locations in over 105 countries. Sixt SE acts as a parent and holding company of…
A normal tourist map, "but everything is negative" 'Critical Tourist Map of Oslo' offers uniquely dark perspective on Norway's capital. Your standard tourist map is irrepressibly positive about its location—but not this one. Norwegian activist/artist Markus Moestue reveals the dark and shameful sides of Oslo. He hopes his 'Critical Tourist Map' will inspire others…
Meet our travel partners
Ka-Ching.blog is super happy to be able to work closely with our diverse group of partners. We choose them - and they choose us- based on our combined abilities to provide services and offers that will appeal to you, our clever readers. And, this list never stays still for long...
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