Carpathians . . . the mountains. Stretched across Central and Eastern Europe, the vivid scenery of the Carpathian Mountains has inspired civilizations for centuries. Distinctive cultures, art and architecture, and immaculate gardens show a heritage influenced by the dramatic topography. Let your eyes dance across the fairy-tale skylines and medieval streets of Prague. Cherish Serbia’s…
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We all want to save money when we travel, and one of the most unwanted costs is when we over-pack our luggage. But four travelers teamed up to make lemonade out of lemons–actually orange juice out of oranges–after being faced with exorbitantly higher baggage fees to transport their oranges home. 30 minutes later, they had…
We're sure that the name Sandals is well-known to almost everyone who loves to travel. One of our affiliates, Sandals offers luxurious and unforgettable holidays at their all-inclusive resorts all around the world. This short post is to pay tribute and say "au revoir" to Sandals founder, Butch Stewart, who passed away on 4 January,…
The LGBTQ+ community are fighting for something that non-LGBTQ+ travellers have always taken for granted. Belonging. The ability for an individual to choose where in the world they feel like they really belong has always been the privilege of those who conform. Discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is an all-too-familiar…
The travel industry can be alluring, and that can include those who are actually part of it. Exotic locales, streaking through the skies at 600 mph or more - enticing! But just because you're in the business, it doesn't give you carte blanche - or Blanche, herself, in this case. A listener on an Airlines…
Some successful people are really grounded. Others have their head in the clouds. But some get the mix just right. Uber co-founder Garrett Camp is behind a new scheduled flight service (Aero) from private airport terminals in the same vein as JSX, Aero. It will operate LA (Van Nuys) to Aspen February 4 through April…
In an ongoing effort to better service American travelers, our partner Qatar Airways continues to rebuild and expand their network. With the addition of San Francisco in December of last year, and Seattle this January 29th, 2021, you can now connect from the USA to Doha and beyond, better than ever. The new services offer…
One of the wonderful things about Europe is that it is so easy to get around. Planes, trains and automobiles are all at your fingertips. And you may be shocked at how inexpensive it can be. Having lived there, we rather like EasyJet. Based on the UK, the airline flies to hundreds of locations, with…
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…
2020 was a year like no other. The first whispers of the coronavirus were heard in the US in mid-January. By March, travel all but came to a halt. By March, travel all but came to a halt. While the pandemic is certainly not over, the development of several vaccines means that we could return…
For time eternal, the world has always experienced disagreements and the resultant strife and sadness that often is the byproduct. So it's good to see when efforts are made to put the arguments aside and work together to make the world a better place. As we often proclaim here, travel is one way to rise…
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…
The most famous wine region in North America, Napa Valley produces wines that rival those from the Old World’s most revered regions—but that’s not all it has going for it. This 30-mile stretch of Northern California has also proven to be one of the most beautiful to visit, with year-round sunshine and pleasing temps. Notoriety…
This story is not exactly timely, but it is interesting - how the cogs of industry work. For several years, the airline Ryanair had been battling, tooth and nail, with popular travel resource Lastminute.com about offering Ryanair flights on their platform. Ryanair was having none of it. The battle started in 2008 and was finally…
Many spiritual teachers have emphasised the notion of being fully present ‘in the now’. Proponents of meditative practices of various sorts tout meditation as a way of immersing oneself fully in the present moment, and not attending to the past or future. The spiritual teachers (including prominent authors) and proponents of meditation typically point to…
The crystal waters of the Caribbean are a treasure chest of emerald isles, adorned with unspoiled retreats that attract the world’s elite, year after year. Nestled between Puerto Rico and Anguilla are The British Virgin Islands, an archipelago home to some of the most picturesque landscapes in the Caribbean. With a private charter flight to…
One of the most important things you can do after you buy an airline ticket is “gardening” your reservations, especially when you book travel far in advance. I take the term gardening from Nicholas Kralev, tending to the bookings — checking up on them, and doing minor maintenance. Some common things that happen to reservations between the…
Do you know that you can use Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies to book flights, hotel rooms, and even pay for tours? The travel industry has notably been at the forefront when it comes to embracing cryptocurrency as a method of payment.
Many travel agencies, online flight, and car rentals booking platforms have opened their doors to…
The Czech Republic is an old and modern jewel just waiting to be discovered. Its capital, Prague is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Central Europe. It is a frontier of the modern West and the former Iron Curtain, hiding such beauty and elegance that you will be amazed.
Prague has a bit of…