Liz Snyder People have asked me if there’s a website I use when planning my trips. Nope. It’s old-school all the way … or, at least MOST of the way. Before starting any trip, I check out as many relevant travel books as possible through our wonderful Kenosha Public Library System. And then I get…

It looks like more smooth sailing for the cruise industry. An October survey from Condé Nast Traveler revealed that 47% of people said they would be interested in setting sail on a ship — only 27% of readers went on a cruise last year. A recent report from the Cruise Lines International Association shows that…

KeAndre Taylor worked at the TA Travel Center in Baldwin. The Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that he died by suicide but, his parents say details aren’t adding up. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Tennessee couple is looking for answers three weeks after their son was found dead at work in Duval County. KeAndre Taylor, 31, was…

Published on Oct 21, 2023 08:00 PM IST Israel updated its travel advisory for its citizens to not travel to Muslim countries over security concerns amidst the Israel-Hamas war. A statement from Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office read, “Avoid travel to Muslim countries for which travel alerts have been issued, including Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, as…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists WestJet planes parked at the Calgary International Airport. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /Postmedia Network Article content Ultralow-cost air travel will never flourish in Canada, at least not in the way it does in Europe or the United States. The reason might surprise you. It’s not due to inflation or fuel prices.…

Maybe you’ve seen it while traveling for work, too. Since the pandemic, many hotels across the U.S. have moved to a, let’s say, housekeeping-optional model, and travelers who want their room cleaned every day have to say so, rather than assume it will be done automatically. But figuring out how to convey the request for…

For frequent travelers, nothing may be more annoying than a poorly designed website or app that slows down the overall travel experience.  Fortunately, many travel companies have upgraded their technology to make apps extremely helpful and the improvements are getting awarded.  This week, J.D. Power recognized the best of the best in travel websites and…

<!–> Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Want to get access to a luxury hotel amenity, such as a cabana-equipped pool deck or fitness center, without having to book a room? There’s a pass for that — a “resort pass.”  Founded in 2016, ResortPass is an amenity booking website and application that connects consumers to…

Israel has also issued a more general warning against travel to Muslim nations further afield. | Rainer Keuenhof/Getty Images By Associated Press 10/21/2023 08:39 AM EDT The Israeli government has increased its travel alert for Egypt and Jordan, telling its citizens not to travel there and that those already there should leave immediately. “Hostility and…

The Current24:1550 years of the ‘backpacker’s bible’ For 22 years, Nicole Thorpe has been what she describes a “global nomad,” travelling to and working in as many as 50 countries in total. Throughout her trips, she’s always carried a Lonely Planet guidebook. “It is my bible, and I have kept them all, full of notes and…