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Share The Article After many years of delays, it's finally happening, my friends. No, not the Electronic Travel Authorization, the other (equally) bureaucratic hurdle facing travelers when landing in the European Union...
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Share The Article Croatia is a country of many islands- over 1,000 to be somewhat exact- and you're likely to have heard of a trendy Hvar, an up-and-coming alternative to Ibiza, the...
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Share The Article A small island lying off the Amalfi Coast, Capri is known worldwide for its crystal-clear seas, luxury villas, and lush gardens. Considering how many times it's been featured on...
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RIVIERA MAYA, Q. ROO – Despite the early and heavy arrival of sargassum along the coastlines of Quintana Roo, the state’s Ministry of Tourism (Sedetur) projects a robust influx of nearly 1.3...
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A sensible 3-day itinerary for Athens, featuring the must-sees plus my favourite local neighbourhoods and offbeat activities. Athens was never at the top of my to-visit list – it was always on...
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Share The Article Everyone who seems to know Spain almost exclusively thinks of Barcelona and its Gaudí-built wonders, Madrid for the leafy boulevards lined with Belle époque buildings, and Malaga for the...
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A European getaway doesn’t have to come with sky-high airfare. With many budget and legacy airlines offering expanded transatlantic route schedules, competition on pricing is intense. For frugal travelers, that means both...
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Share The Article Craving Caribbean waters but want to avoid the same-o same-o? Lucky for you, Virgin just released 5 beach recommendations for an epic spring break. Rather than showcase the usual...
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Share The Article No more excuses. Too often, regular Joes and Janes miss out on Mexico's wonders because they're glued to mainstream news trashing our southern neighbor despite statistics clearly showing the...
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UPDATE on March 28, 2025: A major earthquake struck Myanmar today and was felt in parts of Thailand and Vietnam. Our Southeast Asia WOW List experts are monitoring each of our travelers’...
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Last year, Amex did what Amex does and upped the annual fees on the suite of Delta SkyMiles co-branded credit cards. With those higher fees came many coupon-like statement credits to help...
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Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey, France, UK, Switzerland, and Malta Reveal the Best Luxury Destinations for Affordable Five-Star Experiences Thursday, March 27, 2025 Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey, France,...
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CANCUN, Q. ROO – Transportation at Cancun International Airport has long been a source of frustration for travelers, with frequent reports of taxi scams, misleading practices, and limited access to ride-hailing services...
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Share The Article There are some trips that stick with you long after you’ve unpacked your bags. Trips that you find yourself lost in daydreams about or bringing up over coffee with...
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Table of Contents From Barbados to the UAE, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to travel abroad to many beautiful countries. Yet, even as an experienced international traveler, I still find myself...
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In response to the early arrival of sargassum along the coast of Quintana Roo, authorities and local residents organized the first major beach cleanup of the season in Mahahual, successfully collecting approximately...
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With severe weather growing more frequent, the chance that rain may impact a trip is increasing. You already know the obvious solutions: Have an indoor Plan B for each outdoor day or...
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Share The Article A twinkling Eiffel at midnight, romantic strolls around the cobble-paved Montmartre, and an elegant soirée attending the opera at Palais Garnier… there's many a reason why Paris has earned the...
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For those of us who live in North America or Europe, a trip down under to Australia and New Zealand might just be the ultimate bucket list item. These countries are so...
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United Airlines and Chase are raising annual fees on nearly all their co-branded credit cards while adding a series of new, “money-saving” credits for Instacart, rideshares, and hotels and rental cars purchased...
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