Author: Sophia Rodriguez
The outlook for the travel industry looks positive given continued demand for travel, a growing preference for quality experiences, and advances in technology.Given the positive outlook for the industry, fundamentally strong travel stocks Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited (ATAT), Playa Hotels & Resorts NV (PLYA), and Travel and Leisure Company (TNL) It's worth paying attention to.Few industries have been hit as hard as the travel and tourism sector during the pandemic. However, the sector rebounded strongly on the back of revenge travel. With a recovery in business travel, growing demand for leisure travel, workplace flexibility and increased interest in in-destination experiences,…
Oscar Sandoval, who lives in a house on the outskirts of New York City, has many friends and an active social life. However, when it comes to vacation time, he prefers to remain quiet. Literally, yes.Sandoval began practicing Zen Buddhism several years ago and has taken quiet retreats in Buddhist monasteries in San Francisco and elsewhere. He walked, sat, gardened, and usually reflected on the week's life. Most recently, he went solo backpacking throughout Spain.”Inner experiences can range from not thinking about much to having a lot of thoughts or songs playing in your head,” he says. “The complete peace…
Pam Ryan, an interlibrary loan technician who brought the best rare books to Hillsdale for 39 years, is retiring in her adopted hometown. “We’ve seen a lot of change on campus, and it’s change for the better,” Ryan said, referring to the buildings that have been demolished and the growth in student organizations and faculty. “This university truly is a second home to me, and I'm really happy to work here.” Ryan is a native of Jonesville, Michigan and began working at Hillsdale College in 1984. “My mom works at the library here, and she said if I wanted to…
A group of Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were left stranded after returning late to a ship in Africa.Eight passengers missed their last bid to return to Norwegian Dawn while the ship was visiting the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the line said. They were on an unorganized tour through Norwegian.Two guests, Jay Campbell and Jill Campbell, told ABC15 News in South Carolina that the tour was longer than expected. When they returned, the ship was still in port and despite repeated attempts to contact Norwegian, the captain refused to let them board. At…
A powerful nor'easter hit Maine on Thursday, knocking out power across much of the state and making travel nearly impossible in some areas. At 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Casco Bay Lines announced to Total Coverage of Maine that service to Peaks Island had been suspended and will be reevaluated at 9 a.m., and to towns throughout the area. A parking ban was issued and speeds were reduced on the Main Turnpike and Interstate 295 Thursday. Roads across the state were covered in snow, and some areas were closed due to fallen trees and power lines. Nearly all flights to and…
Losing luggage is a nightmare scenario for many travelers. It might mean having to buy a whole new wardrobe, or maybe even having to let go of something near and dear to you.However, those lost items may be given a second chapter thanks to Unclaimed Baggage, a store and e-commerce site that resells many of the items lost while traveling.“Airlines are very good at recovering lost baggage,” says Sonni Hood, public relations manager at Unclaimed Baggage. But, she added, “given that millions of people fly on planes every day, that percentage quickly adds up.” The Scottsboro, Ala., store sees about…
I'm a minimalist who loves organizing. I use packing cubes to make the most of my luggage space, and I carry a small but spacious bag that can hold all my essentials and easily access them while I travel. This is especially true when you're flying as a family of five and juggling carry-on baggage, personal items, and in-flight meals. To make air travel and everyday on-the-go activities a little easier, I had the pleasure of testing Adidas' Essential Sling Crossbody Bag. It's safe to say I'm officially hooked. I love traveling with crossbody bags. Because it feels safe. And…
Traffic issues on the M25 (traffic cameras)Rail passengers have been warned that services could be reduced on Thursday as train drivers begin banning overtime ahead of a new series of strikes.The overtime ban will run from Thursday to Saturday and for 48 hours starting next Monday, and could result in service delays or cancellations.”Please plan your journey and check the times of the first and last trains,” the JNR warned.Meanwhile, the M25 in Surrey is closed counter-clockwise between J6 (Godstone) and J5 (M26 Link) due to a serious collision.Southeast National Highway warned of delays of at least 30 minutes.Scroll down…
A longtime supporter of a Jasper-area athletic “megapark” complex that would attract travel ball competitions spoke out at the April 1 Walker County Commission meeting, leading to serious discussion about the county commission.”We're watching Cullman take off and we're sitting here doing nothing,” Oakman's Paul Graves said in a presentation to the committee.Graves was especially vocal about a sports complex in Jasper, which he has lobbied for over the past decade. He said his grandchildren started promoting the idea when they were 10 or 11 years old. They're too old to play now, though, except for one of his grandchildren…
This summer, travelers are falling in love with London and are heading there in droves. This is according to Google, which has named the UK city the most popular destination for summer 2024. The list reflects searches within the United States on Google Flights for travel between June 1 and August 31, the company shared. travel + leisure. London was followed by its neighbor to the south, Paris, which of course is always a good idea. Following the European cities, Tokyo remained in 8th place in 2023, but this year it jumped to 3rd place in the ranking. Google reveals…