Lifestyle Writer By Jessica Poitevien City officials in Venice have long debated and experimented with various methods to curb the effects of over-tourism in this small yet trendy Italian city. They will implement the latest measure in 2024, charging a fee for day visitors. The price will cost €5 ($5.36) per person and will be …
Venice Will Soon Charge a Fee For Day-Trip Visitors. Read More »
By Jessica Poitevien Media Corp USA From airfare structures that nickel and dime customers to international ATMs with outrageous surcharges, the average traveler is no stranger to hidden fees. Although this lack of transparency often feels like the norm, one major hotel chain might soon pay the price for its less-than-straightforward policies. Hyatt Hotels Corporation …
By Jessica Poitevien Media Corp USA Travel hacking is the practice of strategically using credit card points and hotel/airline loyalty programs to earn significant discounts and upgrades on travel. There are varying degrees of complexity when it comes to travel hacking, but now there’s a new loyalty program making it even easier for travelers to …
A New Loyalty Program Makes It Easier To Earn MAJOR Travel Rewards. Read More »
Labor Day Weekend may mark the official end of summer, but it doesn’t signify the end of summer’s high travel prices or crowded airports. Luckily, there are still ways to make the most of this holiday weekend if you want to sneak away for some vacation. Here are some tips for snagging the best prices on …
Tourists Beware. While traveling has many benefits, one of the few downsides is that you must guard yourself against scams, especially in countries where you don’t speak the language. From pickpockets and taxi cabs with “broken” meters to hotel listings that don’t match reality, there’s plenty to worry about. According to a recent warning tweeted …
The FBI Warns travelers against using public charging stations. Read More »
It’s no secret that long airport security lines can often be one of the worst parts of travel, especially during the summer high season. Did you know there’s a way to expedite this process that doesn’t require purchasing TSA Pre-Check or Clear membership? Clear, a biometric identity verification service found at most airports across the …
This Service Allows Travelers to Skip Along Airport Security Lines. Read More »
Just in time for travelers making their summer vacation plans, JetBlue has announced that it will soon launch a new flight service to Amsterdam.The new route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will operate daily. Though an official launch date has yet to be set, JetBlue expects to offer this …
JetBlue Will Launch New Flight Service to Europe This Summer. Read More »
Just in time for travelers making their summer vacation plans, JetBlue has announced that it will soon launch a new flight service to Amsterdam. The new route will operate daily between New York’s John F. Kennedy International and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Though an official launch date has yet to be set, JetBlue expects to offer …
JetBlue Will Launch New Flight Service to Europe This Summer. Read More »
Frequent travelers have long debated how to secure the lowest fares for flights. Is Tuesday the best day to buy? Should you book in the mornings or late evenings? How far in advance should you purchase or hold out for a last-minute deal? Well, Google Flights is making these questions irrelevant with its new price …
Google Flights Has Officially Launched a New Price-Guarantee Program. Read More »
Shedding The Stigma. After three years of pandemic-era border restrictions, China has fully reopened its doors to foreigners, including leisure tourists. The announcement came via a Chinese-language statement posted on the website of China’s Embassy in the U.S. The report, posted on March 14, explained that the country would resume issuing all categories of visas …
China Fully Reopens to Visitors For the First Time Since the Pandemic. Read More »