Author: Sophia Rodriguez
TTC tour brands, including Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold, have reaffirmed their commitment to travel advisors.From the convenience of easily finding the perfect tour for all your customers in one source, to the most confirmed tour seats on the market, “always” means the busiest travel seasons, including the additional investment Guarantee to Travel Advisor in advance. Ground support staff. “With the broadest range of tour brands and the highest number of confirmed departures, we are confident that we can deliver our 'tours for everyone' message,” said Guy Young, Chief Engagement Officer at TTC Tour Brands.…
question: It is common to experience an unpleasant bloating sensation during a flight. Why is that? Is there anything I can do?A day of air travel can have a negative impact on your digestive system, causing gas, bloating, and the need to release pressure.Do you ever feel like your waistband is too tight on a plane? “This is the real deal,” says Dr. Melissa Hirschman, a gastroenterologist at Oregon Health and Science University.Dr. Baha Moshily, a gastroenterologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest in Charlotte, North Carolina, says some people, such as those with irritable bowel syndrome, are more bothered by…
Billy Oduoli on 10 underrated 1980s time travel movies… Like a timeless blockbuster back to the future Despite setting the highest standards for science fiction in the 1980s, many great films from this decade failed to achieve the same heights in theaters and never received the recognition they deserved. The creativity and innovation he put into his science fiction in the 1980s still transformed the entire film industry, and time travel movies were not left behind.movies like the final countdown and time riderwas not an instant hit when it was released, but it has continued to grow in popularity in…
Photo illustration: by The Cut; Photography: Sheiko Alexander/Alamy, Issarawat Tatton/Getty Images A few months ago, my daughter and her boyfriend and I flew from New York to Palm Springs on Alaska Airlines. A week and a half later, the door of the same plane we were on, a Boeing 737-Max 9, fell in the sky, sucking the teenager's shirt clean. surprised. Since our trip, I have been following Boeing news with concern and disbelief. A Boeing 747-8 flying from Miami to Puerto Rico spewed flames in the air. A Boeing 737 Max-8 flying from Memphis to Houston fell off the…
When planning a vacation, it can be overwhelming to think about what to see, eat, and do. Today we're introducing updates to Google Maps that make it easier to find inspiration, share travel recommendations, and get a feel for a place before you visit.Get the best recommendations with new updates to your listTo make the most of your trip, it's important to have reliable recommendations. That's why we're making it easy to find helpful listings from top sites and the Google Maps community, starting with select cities in the US and Canada.Here's how it works: Let's say you're planning a…
If you have a trip coming up and you don't have enough cash in your checking account to cover everything you need to book, you may be wondering what to choose. Credit cards are always an alternative, but is using a buy now, pay later (BNPL) app like Afterpay an option for your travel purchases? Learn more about the pros, cons, and how it works I will explain.What is Pay Later and how does it work?one of Many people buy now and pay later Afterpay is essentially a personal loan-like app and website that spreads the cost of your purchases…
Americans, especially those living in northern climates, look forward to spring break as an opportunity to travel to warmer climates. But in 2024, vacationers may encounter more vacationers than usual on their way there and back.That's because Easter is celebrated This is the earliest date since 2016 and coincides with spring break for many school districts across the United States. The Friday before Easter and the Monday after Easter will see a much higher proportion of students taking time off than in previous years.When is the best time to travel for Easter 2024?According to data from Smith Travel Research, On…
Unraveling Alaska Airlines' controversial new rules regarding award tickets and mileage awards by Gary Leff March 27, 2024 loyalty lobby Flag updates to Alaska Airlines award rules such as: When redeeming miles from your Alaska Mileage Plan account for award tickets, you cannot enter another airline's frequent flyer number and therefore will not be eligible for benefits from another program. This strikes him as “kind of strange” and suggests he has never seen anything like it.meanwhile one mile at a time says, “This is highly contrary to industry conventional wisdom, as I have never heard of any other airline that…
UK-based travel and event management company The Appointment Group (TAG) has signed an agreement to acquire Nashville-based entertainment and luxury travel specialist Travel Stars, the companies announced. Travelstars, which manages touring travel for country music artists and luxury travel for high-net-worth individuals, will operate as a separate division within TAG's existing Nashville office, which is home to TMC's first touring-only TAG Academy. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.TAG Group tour director Byron Carr said the acquisition of Travelstars would take the group's tour services to the “next level”.Headquartered in London, TMC also has offices in Manchester, New York,…
Scott's Travel Soft Case 70 is built with a combination of 1000D nylon and 900D reverse PU to create a durable exterior and an aluminum side frame. The boxy shape has reinforced sidewalls that maintain the bag's shape and protect its contents from the rigors of travel. It has three grab handles, an extendable pull handle, and large, widely spaced wheels to carry your travel soft case. It's a shame that the luggage tag isn't fully integrated into the bag, but at least Scott provides it. – Andy Lloyd / Our Media When the bag is fully opened, you'll find…