The resort town of Mazatlán, Mexico — where I lived from 2006 until last month — is one of the best spots to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. Hordes of people are traveling there to experience the event. There was a 1,000% surge in searches for Airbnb listings in North American cities … Read more
A woman who was pulled off a US airline flight for apparently not wearing a bra has demanded the airline change its policy. Lisa Archbold said she showed up to board her Delta Air Lines flight at Salt Lake City Airport, in Utah, in January, dressed comfortably in a loose, white shirt and pants. But … Read more
The travel industry is largely back on track. But high prices in the luxury sector, which rose in the wake of the Covid pandemic, aren’t returning to normal. In fact, they’re growing higher by the month. Luxury hotel rates reached “peak levels” this year, with average daily rates up 70% compared to 2019, according to … Read more
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, from United Airlines company, taking off from Barcelona airport, in Barcelona on 28th March 2023. JanValls | Nurphoto | Getty Images United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid time off next month, citing late-arriving aircraft from Boeing, according to a note sent to pilots. It’s another example of how Boeing’s customers … Read more
Vacationing as a parent of young children is almost not a vacation — you’re still an around the clock caretaker and the children’s tantrums are amplified by exhaustion and new experiences. Having recently taken a trip to Singapore’s Sentosa Island, I believe I’ve found an ideal location for a family holiday that will be an … Read more
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The Warren Street Hotel is a bright blue building on an otherwise industrial TriBeCa block. Yet it’s a stylish thumb rather than a sore one: the color feels refreshing amid all the drab steel and weathered brick, easily catching the the eye of whoever happen to walk by, even on the dreariest Manhattan day. Peek … Read more
Reservations for Italy’s new “La Dolce Vita Orient Express” train open Tuesday. Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in the current rate now — before it climbs any higher. Starting rates for a one-night journey on the luxury train increased from 2,000 euros ($2,168) per person in December 2022 to 2,500 euros per person … Read more
China has abolished heavy tariffs against Australian wine in another significant step towards improved diplomatic relations and trade ties. The Chinese government agreed to review the wife tariffs five months ago and has since gradually unwound the trade barriers. The Commerce Ministry in Beijing said on Thursday it was “no longer necessary” to impose anti-dumping … Read more
Have you ever noticed that row 13 is frequently ‘missing’ on an airplane? Well, if you haven’t, you will now. A flight attendant, Henny Lim, has revealed the secret behind the missing 13th row on planes. Newsletters: Our top lifestyle news direct to your inbox. Subscribe now Lim shared in a video that the reason … Read more
Australians are known for their slang, but many tourists and expats find it incredibly confusing. These include one British expat, Jordana Grace, who has shared in a now-viral video the “Australian sayings she will never use”. Jordana started her video by explaining her confusion over Australians calling their potato crisps ‘chips’, and their chips ‘hot … Read more
