Until just a few months ago, my opinion on Rome was fairly muted. I had only visited once before and that was for 1 day many years ago. Somehow I … Read More
No plans to introduce gambling: Dubai Tourism chief gulfnews.com There is no move to legalise gambling in Dubai, despite the imminent arrival of three of the world’s most famous hotel … Read More
Although at home I’m definitely an early riser, there is a limit to how early I enjoy waking up every day. When traveling though, that comfort zone is routinely pushed, … Read More
Congress Unveils Amendments to FAA Reauthorization Bill Trip Pulse The United States House of Representatives filed several amendments for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill Thursday, including a focus on … Read More
When I first heard about citizen protests in Barcelona over the issue of too many tourists, I was annoyed. National and regional tourism marketers and politicians had literally spent decades … Read More
Austrian Airlines Launches Updated, Modern Branding And Livery Forbes Austria’s flag carrier Austrian Airlines launched updated brand language and a new livery for its fleet of aircraft this week. The … Read More
I first visited Reykjavik in 2012; what now seems like a million years ago. On that first trip to Iceland I was introduced to some of the island country’s most … Read More
A Museum Devoted to Wiener Dogs Just Opened in Germany AFAR Yes, you read that correctly—the Bavarian city of Passau now has a museum that celebrates all things dachshund. The … Read More
An important aspect of any trip for me are the hotels and resorts that are my temporary homes. A truly great property is so much more than a simple place … Read More
Alibaba Partners With Thailand on Digital Trade, Smart Tourism Alizila Alibaba Group on Thursday signed an agreement with the government of Thailand to build a smart digital trading hub in … Read More
I like Barcelona and have found myself there a few times over the last year or so, each time exploring different parts of the city. One thing has become clear … Read More
Airbnb just opened an ‘Office of Healthy Tourism’ Engadget In a bid to counteract tourist saturation in major cities around the world, Airbnb is opening a new global Office of … Read More
Without hesitation, not only is my favorite meal of the day breakfast, but it’s also my favorite style of food. Maybe it’s because breakfast is the only meal that satisfies … Read More
Carnival speaks out against Bermuda same-sex marriage ban Trip Weekly Carnival Corp. has thrown its considerable weight into the fight against Bermuda’s recently reinstituted gay marriage ban. In February, Bermuda … Read More
42 years, 65 days, 2 hours and 7 minutes; that’s how long it took me to first step foot in India. Honestly, there’s a reason why I’ve visited places as … Read More
Venice threatens legal action after tourists dive off Rialto Bridge The Local Italy The mayor of Venice has threatened legal action after tourists were filmed diving off the Rialto Bridge … Read More
Last year I had the unique opportunity to visit many spots along the French Riviera two different times while sailing on cruises. The specific itineraries were a little different, but … Read More
American Airlines and partners begin selling transatlantic budget fares Trip Weekly Joint venture partners American, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair have begun selling basic economy fares on some transatlantic routes. … Read More
I was very uncertain about traveling to India, which is probably why it took me so long for my first visit. Within the first day or so, I knew those … Read More
Amex: Denver airport next to get posh Centurion Lounge USA Today Denver will become the latest airport to get one of American Express’s luxe Centurion Lounge airport clubs. The 14,000-square-foot … Read More
In spite of the thousands of pages on this site about how best to explore various parts around the planet, I think most people would be able to manage without … Read More
Another strike: Air France cancels hundreds of flights Wednesday USA Today Striking Air France pilots and cabin staff insisted they weren’t backing down, as their latest walkout forced the cancellation … Read More
For some reason, travel experts love talking about trends in travel. Really, more than anything else, I think it’s just a way for them to stay in business. They need … Read More
Ethiopian Airlines’ Dreamliners will fly to Chicago USA Today Chicago has become one of the newest dots on Ethiopian Airlines’ global flight map. The carrier is set to begin flying … Read More
I can be a little geeky at times and when it comes to travel, I love studying the ins and outs of the industry. Sure, it helps me better do … Read More
Indian Railways to preserve tracks laid by British to attract tourists India Today Moving beyond the five hill networks that are major tourist attractions, Indian Railways is planning to also … Read More
I like Spain. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Spain and Madrid was the first city in the country I visited. And yet, reading through my archives, I … Read More
Puerto Rico hotel executives say things are looking up Trip Weekly For the eight properties comprising the portfolio of International Hospitality Enterprises (IHE), the adversity following Hurricane Maria’s devastation last … Read More
Unlike Ireland’s other major drive, the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East isn’t a single route. No, instead it refers to an entire region, areas of Ireland that form not … Read More
Viking appears to be expanding into expedition cruising Trip Weekly Viking Cruises has signed a letter of intent with Vard to build two ships described by the shipyard as “advanced … Read More
I’m not the most coordinated person, I should mention that before describing what happened on my first full day exploring San Diego. I was at Liberty Station, a strangely cool … Read More
Red Lagoon to open in Snæfellsnes, West Iceland Iceland Monitor Construction of a new bathing site in Snæfellsnes will begin next year. It’s called the Red Lagoon and will be … Read More
I had a lot of expectations from my trip to Myanmar and, thankfully, they were met and even exceeded. Spending a week exploring both the large city of Yangon and … Read More
Virgin Hotels to rebrand Hard Rock Las Vegas Trip Weekly Virgin Hotels and other investors have acquired the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and will reflag the property … Read More