Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT’s first LNG-powered hybrid electric luxury polar exploration vessel, has reached the geographic North Pole this week. Captain Etienne Garcia was at the helm, with Captain Marchesseau at his side. This is the very first French ship to reach the North Pole (90,00,000°). “I am hugely proud to have been at the helm…
UK Traffic Light System could be scrapped by October
The traffic light system is to be revamped to allow fully jabbed travellers to visit other countries with similar levels of vaccination without any need to quarantine. The amber list will disappear leaving a two-tier system of green and red. Unsafe countries will remain on the red list and travellers returning to the UK from…
Venice Will Implement Reservation System And Track Tourists
Venice is one of the most visited cities in Italy and Europe, welcoming 25 million visitors per year and over 193,000 in a single day during the 2019 Carnival. This has led to significant problems with overcrowding, which the city is trying to combat. Last month, Venice announced that they would be introducing an entry…
A Week in Barcelona | 7 Day Itinerary
Barcelona is one of the best city destinations in Europe, that can offer something for every kind of traveller to enjoy. From breathtaking architecture to world-renowned restaurants and miles of sandy beaches, it has everything you could need for a fantastic holiday! The only issue you face when coming to Barcelona is that there is…
Bookworms rejoice! Explore fascinating cities through Kimpton Book Club
While travel bucket lists may be on hold for some of us right now, discovering new places, cultures and people through the pages of a book is still filled with the promise of pleasure and escape. Book buying grew by up to 400% week on week at some points during the pandemic, as many rediscovered…
Spain Reinstates Travel Restrictions For U.S. Visitors
Travel restrictions have been reimposed on U.S. passengers and proof of vaccination is required for all non-essential travel to Spain. Spain has officially removed the United States from its âwhite listâ, meaning restrictions on U.S. passengers have been reinstated and proof of vaccination will now be required before travel. Starting September 6th, all travelers from…
Liberty Island to reopen on United States Independence Day
Officials at the United States National Park Service has confirmed Liberty Island, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will reopen on July 4th. Ellis Island, also damaged in the storm, requires more extensive repairs and remains closed. There is no reopening date at this time. Advance reservations are required for access to the Statue of Libertyâs crown.…
SUPER SEVEN SERIES -2nd podcast drops – interviews with travel identities – who’s next?
The Super Seven Series drops the second of seven episodes, when we have a lively chat with the ever bubbly Georgia Rickard, and catch up on all the goss, her best experiences and her favourite places to travel. About Georgia Rickard – she is a multi-award-winning magazine editor. The former Editor at Large for Virgin Australia, and…
U.S Issues Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For Jamaica
The United States has moved Jamaica to its highest risk list of countries due to rising cases of COVID-19 throughout the nation. The CDC has raised Jamaica to level four on its risk list. That signifies that Jamaica is the highest level of risk and U.S travelers should avoid vacations to the popular island. The…
Most expensive destinations in America revealed
Provincetown, located at the extreme tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, is the United States’ most expensive destination in terms of its hotel costs. A survey carried out by CheapHotels.org compared hotel rates for all destinations in the USA for this summer’s main travel period of July 1st to August 31st. The rankings were determined…