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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,…
Airlines have seen quite a lot of changes in last few months, from travel bans to new protocols stating that devices larger than a smartphone may not be permitted in the cabin of particular planes. But this shake-up is not only associated with politics. In fact, there are plenty of interesting inventions that airlines are…
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…
As we approach the end of May, we’re reminiscing on the month’s top travel news. The past 30 days have brought a whirlwind of information, from the U.S. State Department issuing a travel alert throughout Europe to the laptop ban being put on hold (for now). We also celebrated Mother’s Day and the kick-off to…
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…