Author: Sophia Rodriguez

Amtrak AutoTrain tickets are on sale for just $75, making it easy to travel up and down the East Coast without having to deal with traffic jams. The sale, which can be booked through July 31, is available for travel between now and Sept. 2, Amtrak said. Travel + LeisureAdditionally, children aged 2-12 travel free when accompanied by an adult on the same reservation. Tickets for the sale are available in both coach and first-class staterooms and start at just $75 including vehicle cost. The sale is valid for round-trip travel between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida. Purchase must be…

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FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. (WSVN) – The unofficial start of summer is underway, with millions of Americans taking advantage of the long weekend to travel despite potentially deadly weather that has claimed at least 18 lives in multiple states and caused major traffic disruptions. “We're leaving from Chicago to go to the Big Island,” Will said at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.Airports were packed on Friday, with the TSA setting a new record for the number of travelers screened in a single day, with nearly three million people (2,951,163) passing through security checkpoints at airports nationwide.Miami International Airport in South…

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The summer travel season has begun.This means you'll be staying in a hotel, motel, vacation home, or other place that's not your home, and you could (and should) be exposed to bed bugs.Encountering these pesky little things can be a big headache and cause a lot of trouble, so it's best to be informed and take care of them once you arrive at your destination rather than end up suffering from red, itchy skin.This may be scary, but let us explain in detail about bedbugs.What are Bed Bugs?The insect, scientifically known as cimex lectularius, is native to Europe, the Middle…

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SITA acquires Materna IPS, specialist in airport and airline solutions, in a move that will reshape the entire aviation industry and create the world's strongest passenger portfolio for airport and digital travel. The integration will build on Materna IPS’ common check-in solution – at a kiosk, at the counter or online – with multiple options including user-friendly self bag drop, and will complement SITA’s portfolio of solutions including biometric authentication, computer vision, digital travel and airport operations management. Lavorel: Passengers around the world can look forward to a new horizon of smooth, seamless and contactless travel. With air traffic expected…

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Summer is fast approaching, and hundreds of millions of Americans are expected to head out in search of fun. In a recent survey, Vacationers More than 212 million adults confirmed they are planning to travel this summer. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) The company also: The busiest summer travel season ever. Government agencies are anticipating extremely high volumes of passengers at security checkpoints at airports across the country during the upcoming travel season. Traveling is not only fun but it also helps you make lifelong memories, but if you're not well prepared, you could end up with the wrong kind of…

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 26: Kaia Gerber was spotted in SoHo, New York City on May 26, 2024. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images) It's arguable that the ideal role model to emulate when deciding on a travel outfit is a supermodel. When your job requires you to spend as much time in the air as you do on the runway, it's only natural that the style-conscious's on-the-go silhouette should earn our approval. Take model-turned-actress Kaia Gerber, who has been making waves in the international fashion world since she was 16, making her modeling debut at Raf Simons' Calvin Klein Fall/Winter…

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Destinations rich in Indigenous culture and history can enrich any travel experience, but it's important to respect etiquette and proceed with knowledge. When visiting sites of cultural or historical significance to Native Americans, it's important to understand and respect boundaries. This is, of course, common sense, and a message emphasized by Shelley Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), CEO of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA). “If someone is thinking about visiting tribal nations and the community is one of their destinations or experiences, it's a good idea to do your research before you go,” Rupert says. The code of conduct simply…

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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – As Americans head into the summer travel season, the State Department wants to ensure international travelers are safe.Lena Bitter, who works in consular affairs at the State Department, said passport expiration date is the most important thing for international travelers, as some countries require travelers' passports to be valid for at least six months before they can enter the country.Bitter said travelers should go to travel.state.gov to learn more about their international destinations, which lists information for each country on crime, health, and important local laws that may differ from U.S. laws.”Items that may be legal…

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The TTG editorial team is gearing up to hop in Doc Brown's DeLorean to see what travel and tourism will be like 50 years from now. “Social media will disable geotagging of travel content relating to ecologically sensitive sites and living heritage sites to prevent tourists from identifying and flocking to these destinations. Access to the world's hidden gems is only possible via locals who are experts in their field and are licensed and sustainability certified.”Karen YueGroup Editor “By that time, everyone will have completed their travel bucket list, including a trip to the moon, so travel desires have now…

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Singapore, May 26, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nium, a 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 air and hotel booking platforms in the world. AsiaThousands of leisure and business travelers plan their itineraries on the platform every day, and the virtual card issued by Nium will become the digital standard for payments to HappyEasyGo's travel suppliers. Boris the”Nium's payment solution has been transformative for our operations -…

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