Ponant has launched its Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 program, with highlights including the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and Northern Europe. Fifty new sailings have opened, from myriads of Greek islands to the cliffs of Ireland, unspoiled vistas in Algeria, and turquoise waters in the Canary Islands. Ponant offers 28 voyages to Mediterranean destinations and 22 to…
5 Cities In North America That Feel Like You’re Visiting Europe
These unique North American cities will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Europe. Most cities in North America are very new in comparison with their European counterparts, and they lack the Old World charm that can only be found across the Atlantic. In North America, you won’t find many thousand-year-old castles, towering…
IHG Hotels & Resorts heralds two new signings in Portugal for Vignette Collection and Crowne Plaza
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the recent signing of Convent Square Hotel Lisbon – Vignette Collection, and Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon. Convent Square Hotel Lisbon is one of the latest additions to the company’s youngest brand and will be a flagship property globally. Owner PHC Hotels – Portuguese Hospitality Collection, a highly experienced national hotel management group, has embarked on an…
Ukraine Launches War Tourism For Those That Are Brave Enough To Visit
When most people picture traveling, they probably are picturing themselves sitting on a beach somewhere, escaping their worries. However, travel isn’t always about escaping the realities of the world; sometimes, it’s the opposite. For those brave enough to visit, Visit Ukraine now offers guided tours of cities that the Russian invasion has ravaged. While not your typical vacation, the…
Penalty kick: vapers at Qatar 2022 World Cup face hefty fines or even prison
Severe penalties for vaping can include three months in prison or fines of up to 10,000 riyals (around USD 2.6k). Soccer fans heading to the 2022 World Cup are being warned by smoking cessation experts at Vape Club not to vape while in Qatar, where vaping is illegal and violators face imprisonment or heavy fines. Fans heading…
This Is The Top Trending Destination In The U.S. This Winter, According To TripAdvisor
The holidays are upon us, and while millions of Americans will be flocking to the sunny Caribbean in hopes of escaping the bitter cold, others are fully embracing winter and opting instead to travel domestically this year. In fact, a small city in the South Central U.S. has recently been named by TripAdvisor the top…
VFS Global: Thai eVisa on arrival applications from India rose 7 times in 2022
VFS Global has observed steady increase in demand for Thai e-Visa on arrival applications from India. Between March 2022, (when the Indian government restarted scheduled international flights) and October 2022, applications increased by 7 times. In 2019, VFS Global in partnership with the Immigration Bureau of Thailand launched the eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service. “The…
These 5 Popular European Destinations Have The Highest Rates Of Theft
Europe has been historically regarded as safe for Americans going abroad. The continent as a whole is incredibly tourist-friendly compared to other destinations in the Americas, and the incidence of violence is indeed low, but there are five countries in particular where theft rates have risen substantially in recent years. In total, 28 sovereign states…
Thai Vietjet unveils performance of first three Quarters 2022
Thai Vietjet announced its performance in the first three quarters of 2022 and revealed its business strategies for the upcoming year of 2023. None of the past years has witnessed such rapid international expansion to different regional countries for Thai Vietjet. From only international cargo flights to China and Vietnam during the pandemic to almost 1st half of…
These Are The Top Cities You Should Avoid As A Budget Traveler
With a travel industry more geared toward big spenders and the luxury segment, Americans are looking for cheaper destinations that will not be too hard on their wallets. The average cost of vacations has increased across the board, but the situation is particularly dire in eleven cities that are, in a way, a budget traveler’s…