Pickpocketing is a common issue, and whether you’re traveling abroad or in a popular US city, tourists are often the targets. More than 400,000 pickpocketing incidents are reported globally every day, and one-third of travel insurance claims are made because of lost or stolen valuables. When you’re in a new place, it can be tempting to…
Is It Still Worth Working With A Travel Agent In 2023?
Travelers tend to fall into two distinct categories: Those who always work with a travel agent and those who prefer to book their travel independently. There are pros and cons to each approach. As of 2023, there are over 400,000 people employed in the Travel Agencies industry in the US. The industry is forecast to…
United States Drops Vaccine Requirement For International Travelers
The United States is finally joining the rest of the world in reopening without restrictions to all travelers, regardless of vaccination status. There are over 150 countries around the world that have dropped all COVID-19 entry restrictions, including vaccines and testing. But the United States was one of the last holdouts, barring unvaccinated international travelers…
All Inclusive Resorts Have Changed – Here’s Why They Are So Popular This Year
We’ve been having stressful times and enough unexpected global events in the past few years, so now travelers want to truly relax during their vacations. All-inclusive resorts have been offering one of the best solutions for a stress-free and joyful break. However, the all-inclusive experience has changed. All-inclusive resorts are not what they used to…
These 5 U.S. Airlines Have The Most Hidden Fees
Airlines are notorious for having hidden fees that add exorbitant costs to what may seem at first glance like a good deal on airfare. These hidden fees can come in the form of baggage fees, seat selection fees, and more that cause that “great price” of just $100 for round-trip airfare to suddenly total $200+.…
3 Major Travel Companies Launch One Massive Loyalty Rewards Program
In just a few short months, three major travel companies will come together to launch a comprehensive loyalty program. The move will make accumulating and using hotel rewards across platforms possible and will include the introduction of a new loyalty program to a popular accommodation booking site for the first time ever. When it launches…
Why You Should Book A Sky Couch For Your Next Long Flight
One of the most exciting moments when taking a long-haul flight in Economy is knowing that you get that extra space when the seat next to you is free as the plane begins to move and there are no more passengers to take the spot. And you feel extra lucky and excited when you get…
Here’s How To Keep Sargassum From Ruining Your Cancun Holiday
While the weather has always been a factor in people’s holiday decision-making, it’s only recently that people have begun to worry about seaweed ruining their trips. The impact of sargassum on shores around the Atlantic has become a worrying issue for people who are looking to enjoy a beach holiday. The super popular Mexican hotspots…
Beware UK passport renewal scam
Warning to British holidaymakers of passport renewal scam exploiting ‘unacceptable delays’ 5 If you are renewing your passport and are facing passport delays thanks to the 5-week passport workers’ strike, you could be a target for scammers. According to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) fraudulent ads on social media are designed to “steal money” and…
Why must we put phones on flight mode when flying?
Technology these days is so good, yet we are still told to put our smartphones on flight mode. Here’s why. 2 Q&A: Why must we put phones on flight mode when flying? Anyone who has jetted off on a plane would be familiar with the instructions to buckle up and put cellular devices into flight…