By Nikki Ekstein From Bloomberg News The summer travel season got a rocky start in late June when thunderstorms, coupled with airport staff shortages across the US, caused as many as 7,700 flight delays and 2,200 cancellations in a single day. But a lightning strike isn’t the most likely way travel plans get snarled. Passengers…
Why Summer Heat Is More Likely to Ground Your Flight Than Cold Weather
History Lives on in Notable Locations
Talk about new dining experiences! World travelers Ron and Debbie Newmark have sampled countless cuisines in a variety of settings, but nothing like the meal served at the Bors Hede Inne. First, they were treated to “genteel lavering” (hand-washing). Then they received “trenchers”—half-loaves of bread that doubled as plates. That was followed by dishes prepared…
Come and Learn During Reservation Visits
The man scowled menacingly as he danced toward members of the crowd who watched him in fascination. Feathers adorned his headdress, and he clutched something that looked like a club in his right hand. Then, prancing just a few feet from the onlookers, he broke into a grin, took several more steps in time to…
Fun Photography: Brilliant Up-Close Photos of Praying Mantises’ Adorable Dance Moves
No, it’s not Photoshop. Though the praying mantises photographed by a Malaysian photographer really do look like that. Living close to the tropical jungle, Pang Way is in the perfect place to find these critters. Appearing to be caught in a series of dramatic Flamenco-style dance poses, the exotic insects are a riot of color…
What’s New in Luxury Safari Trends for 2023
By Mia Taylor From TravelPulse Like many other segments of the travel industry, safaris are experiencing something of an evolution at the moment, not only to meet the latest interests and desires of travelers, but also to encompass the realities and challenges facing the planet in 2023. The good news is that in many cases,…
Will the Titanic Sub Disaster Tank the Submersible Tourism Industry?
By Lebawit Lily Girma From Bloomberg News Annita Thomas felt nervous about her first small submersible dive in the Sea of Cortez, off California’s coastline, in April 2023. The worry dissipated quickly as the seven-passenger underwater vehicle dipped below the surface of the water, leaving behind the Scenic Eclipse discovery yacht from which her adventure…
The UK Will Start Charging Visitors an Entry Fee in 2024
By Mia Taylor From TravelPulse Come next year, the United Kingdom will start charging visitors a nominal entry fee. The nations intend to roll out an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement in 2024 that will cost £10, which amounts to about $12.50. According to the U.K. government page, the ETA is a new requirement for…
In Pensacola, You Can Step Through City’s Vibrant History, Then Dig Your Toes Into Its Sugar White Sand
By Patti Nickell From Tribune News Service As a beach-loving traveler, I have seen a lot of sand in my time. The pearl-pink sands of Bermuda and the charcoal black sands of Hawaii. The dunes of Cape Cod and the golden stretches of the Cote d’Azur. But I can truthfully say that I have never…
Insider’s Guide to Zanzibar
They say, “When you play the flute in Zanzibar, all Africa dances.” Lying just off the coast of mainland Tanzania in East Africa, Zanzibar has mile after mile of snow-white sandy beaches shaded by majestic palms. But the Zanzibar Archipelago also offers visitors a wonderfully colorful culture, fascinating history, Eden-like nature, and much more. These…
Taking the Kids: Economizing on Summer Vacation Without Sacrificing the Fun
Have you sat the kids down for The Talk? Not the where-do babies come from, or safe sex, or being respectful of all talk. I’m talking about the difficult conversation about vacation finances and how much the kids can spend on souvenirs. Sure, it’s vacation and you want to indulge the kids—and yourselves. But this…
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