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The diplomatic dispute between Qatar and nearby Middle Eastern countries (as well a U.S.-imposed ban on carry-on electronics) has not stopped Qatar Airways from being crowned the world’s best airline — a title it received at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show. Even more impressive, this isn’t the first time…
Cruises are often likened to floating hotels — and that statement has been substantiated even more today. Today, luxury hotel brand Ritz-Carlton announced its plans to test the waters — literally — with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a fleet of three ships that will cruise to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Latin American,…
Hurricane season has officially arrived — and with that comes the loaded question: is it safe to travel? Many hit the road during this time of year to avoid the peak-season crowds and save more than a few bucks on flight and hotels, while others hunker down at home to avoid the risk of getting…
It wasn’t long ago that Americans were rejoicing over the prospect of being able to travel to Cuba, an enigmatic country that was off limits to U.S. travelers due to a 50-plus year embargo. In 2016, approximately 614,000 Americans visited the Caribbean island nation known for its vintage cars, fabled cigars, and scarce Wi-Fi. Now,…
Yesterday morning, the world woke up to some shocking news: The governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, and the Maldives declared that they had severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorist groups. And as we’ve come to know well given recent current events, politics and travel are…
Once upon a time, you prepped for your European vacation by researching the best restaurants, combing through your guidebook for can’t-miss highlights, and comparing prices for the top hotels. These days, your Google search might also include queries about heightened security, favorable exchange rates, and new travel bans. Is it safe to travel to Europe?…
There’s an old adage that says you get what you pay for. That is, the more you shell out, the higher the quality you can expect. In the case of hotels, it should technically mean more money equals less likelihood of being subject to stained sheets, bed bugs, and filthy bathrooms. But does that really…
Between the chatter about a potential visa requirement for U.S. citizens crossing the pond and concerns surrounding safety, Europe has been no stranger to news headlines as of late. To top it off, the U.S. Department of State just issued a travel alert throughout Europe this summer, alerting Americans to the heightened risk of terrorism…
The honeymoon phase may — quite literally — be nearing its end. Well, not completely, but signs are certainly pointing to a downward trend. The relationship at stake: the Trump administration and soon-to-be married couples. Let us explain. Honeyfund, a wedding and honeymoon online registry, recently conducted a survey with engaged couples to analyze how…
Foreign tourism is a $250 billion-a-year business in the U.S., but all that may change in a matter of a few years. When Donald Trump won the election in November, travel experts and analysts, including yours truly, chimed in with projections on how the former reality TV star’s potential policies and rhetoric could impact the…