Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as “Golden Week” bookings show changes in where and why Chinese people are traveling. Buoyed by falling airfares, Chinese travelers are booking more overseas trips for the National Day holiday period, which extends from Oct. 1 to 7, according to Fliggy, a major travel … Read more
Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — are affecting where people are choosing to vacation, especially during the hot summer months. “Often, when we think of vacation, … Read more
Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is it more fun than in its original home of Munich. The festival attracts some six million celebrants every year, according to a festival website operated by Munich’s Department of Labor and Economics. As a non-Bavarian … Read more
Most people like traveling. But far fewer enjoy booking it. A survey of more than 2,400 people who book their own travel arrangements found that 71% say the process is at least somewhat stressful for them, according to a 2024 survey by the consumer data company CivicScience. The percentage is even higher among parents of kids … Read more
The U.S. travel sector has been surprisingly resilient when it comes to travel. Domestic travel numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels and air travel has surged even as more than a third of travelers planned to take on debt for summer trips. However, inflation-weary consumers might be taking their money elsewhere when it comes to … Read more
Money isn’t a concern for Jaclyn Sienna India’s clients. She’s the founder of a Sienna Charles, a members-only travel agency that caters to wealthy clients who take million-dollar trips around the world. But even with their endless resources, India says she often advises her clients that not all splurges really go the distance. If you’ve saved … Read more
Airfare, departure times, flight length — these are the usual considerations for travelers who want to book a flight. But now, more are looking at a new factor: the aircraft itself. One in five travelers said they are doing more research into the plane they may be flying on before they book, while slightly … Read more
For the last 17 years, Jaclyn Sienna India has planned vacations for America’s Wall Street titans, tech VIPs and Hollywood tycoons with high standards and endless resources. She’s the founder of a Sienna Charles, a members-only travel agency that caters to wealthy clients who take million-dollar trips around the world. Despite their busy schedules, India says … Read more
With a plum position atop many “Best Places to Travel” lists, Japan is on track to welcome a record-breaking number of travelers in 2024. But China faces a different reality: a far slower return of international visitors. Both countries dropped Covid-related border restrictions relatively late — Japan in October 2022, and China in January 2023 … Read more
Jaclyn Sienna India knows how the mega-rich like to vacation — she’s the founder of a Sienna Charles, a members-only travel agency that caters to wealthy clients who take million-dollar trips around the world. India’s clients include Wall Street titans, tech VIPs and Hollywood tycoons with high standards and endless resources. But even billionaires make a … Read more
