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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Officials at Charleston International Airport say the 2024 Memorial Day holiday travel period will likely see the airport have another record-breaking year. Spencer Pryor, deputy director of public affairs for the airport, said travel numbers over the holiday weekend were up 27% over the 2023 total. He said about 110,000 passengers boarded and disembarked at the airport over the Memorial Day holiday, which runs from the Thursday before the holiday through Memorial Day. In 2023, just over 86,000 passengers traveled over the Memorial Day holiday.Elliot Summey, executive director and CEO of the Charleston County Aviation…
Summer travel season is upon us! This week, Jen Carfagno from The Weather Channel joins the team to share her weather travelogue. While hurricanes and storms can be scary and bring their own challenges, she also shares a more comforting trip to Punxsutawney every year on Groundhog Day.We want to hear from you!Have a question for our meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You may get your question heard and answered on an upcoming episode! You can also email your questions and comments to podcasts@lee.net with the subject line “Across The Sky.”Check out our sponsor WeatherCall NexGen!Receive precise, location-specific…
Off the coast of Malaga, Spain Photo: Kristin Berkeley Facebook twitter Pinterest Innovation and efficiency come together in our picks for the best lightweight packing products. From bags that organize and store your most important possessions to multi-functional pieces, we've curated the ultimate lineup to transform your travel experience. Say goodbye to bulky luggage and say goodbye to the freedom of essentials that make your trip feel as good as a tropical getaway. Whether you're a savvy minimalist or just looking to pack light, these smart choices will help you travel like a pro without sacrificing style or convenience. Pack…
By clicking on the featured links, visitors will leave NationalGeographic.com and be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, National Geographic will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below.*Spending a long time in one position, whether it’s in an airplane seat with precious little legroom or glued to your desk, can cause incredible discomfort—but the right compression socks could help. Dr. Kristy Golden, DPM, a board-certified podiatric surgeon at Kaiser Permanente, says that she often tells her patients to wear compression socks when traveling…
Dana Point's Lantern District is attracting more businesses and restaurants and will be featured in the city's new app. (File photo by Nick Kuhn, Orange County Register/SCNG) Want to know what new restaurants are opening in town, what the most popular trails and parks in town are and where they're located, or if there are any cool events happening like car shows or art fairs? A new travel app was recently released to help locals and visitors get around Dana Point, providing this information and much more, including real-time trolley schedules and lodging locations. The app, a collaboration between the…
TAMPA — Authorities are monitoring an increase in travel scams.”The reality is that roughly one in four Americans has been a victim of travel fraud,” said Abhishek Karnik, head of threat research and intelligence at McAfee.According to McAfee's recent summer travel report, about 25% of travelers lost at least $1,000.With more American tourists expected this summer, experts say there will also be more scammers.One of the most common scams you'll see this summer occurs during the booking process.”So you'll start seeing these amazing discounts sent to you via text notifications and emails,” Karnick said.If it sounds too good to be…
Brazil-based digital banking giant Nubank said on Tuesday it is launching a travel booking platform for its high-income Nubank Ultravioleta clients.The service, called “NuViagens”, will be available to customers in the coming months and will be accessible through the Nubank Ultravioleta app, which also offers flight and hotel bookings. NuViagens will be backed by Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) as part of an exclusive partnership with NuBank announced last year.The platform offers a lowest price guarantee on flights and hotels, as well as flight price monitoring and suggestions on the best time to buy. Get digital travel tips delivered to your…
Gasoline is available for under $3 a gallon. Fort Walton Beach$2.92 a gallon. The state average is about $3.521, according to AAA. That's up about 8 cents from the following week. Gas Analyst Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy He said gas prices aren't likely to spike this summer unless a hurricane hits the state, and he predicted Floridians may not see the same peak demand around the summer holidays as they did last year. Family travel in Florida may slow down this year. Fox News According to a poll, more than half of people say they will not travel this summer…
Curacao welcomed more than 63,000 tourists in March of this year. By the end of the fourth week of the month, the island had set a new record for overnight tourist arrivals.Curacao has seen a boom in tourism across the island in recent years. According to the Curacao Tourism Board, the island will welcome more than 60,000 overnight guests each month from December to March 2023, and overall see a 38% increase in visitor numbers over last year. What's behind the island's sudden rise in popularity?Curacao: A chic and affordable new Caribbean destinationCuracao has always been popular with a diverse…
Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced that HappyEasyGo, a leading online travel agency, has selected the company for its virtual card payments. Launched in 2017, HappyEasyGo has emerged as one of the fastest growing flight and hotel booking platforms in Asia, with thousands of leisure and business travelers planning their trips on the platform every day. The virtual card issued by Nium will be the digital standard for payments to HappyEasyGo's travel suppliers. Boris Za, CEO of HappyEasyGo, said: “Nium's payment solutions have transformed our operations, allowing us to quickly issue virtual cards in multiple currencies,…