Dear Friends of the Czech Republic, Our hearts are with the world right now. We understand the importance of staying home and staying safe. The one thing we hope to add to your inbox right now is a little bit of light and … Continue reading →
Working from home and feeling stressed, depressed or suffering from cabin fever and pacing your home like a caged lion? You’re not alone! We feel your pain, so we’ve arranged for yoga and Pilates instructor Jenny from Free Spirited to … Continue reading →
A study has found that 31 of the UK’s 75 major insurers have pulled out of the travel insurance market since the coronavirus pandemic sparked travel chaos around the world. Consumer champion Which? contacted major insurance providers to establish if … Continue reading →
COVID 19 is a point of massive change and extraordinary opportunity for tourism The last big economic crisis in 2008/9 ruined all the hard-won successes of sustainable tourism. The accountants, the venture capitalists, the marginal costers, the web-based spin merchants, … Continue reading →
A group of US senators have urged major US airlines to start repaying customers with refunds rather than credit vouchers. They says they have a ‘moral responsibility’ to do so, having secured billions in taxpayers’ money to bail them out. … Continue reading →
8 Spring Hikes in Salt Lake City, Ogden & Park City BY TRAVEL TIPS AND DEALS \ MAY 1 2018 Many trails are still buried under several feet of The Greatest Snow On Earth. So where can you hike during early spring … Continue reading →
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered a temporary ban on new vacation rental bookings. Private operators and companies such as VRBO and Airbnb are not permitted to accept new reservations for stays until after April 10. The rule does not … Continue reading →
MARCH 2020—In times of crisis, people become anxious and fearful. It’s only natural. The counterpart is to nurture your mind with positive, happy thoughts and ideals…like travel, for instance. Even with social distancing in place and many communities on lockdown, … Continue reading →
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines is suspending all flights to the New York area after tri-state travel restrictions were ramped up. It is halting service to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut until at least May 4. It affects flights to … Continue reading →
Inbound traffic to the Hawaiian Islands has slowed to just a handful amid a state-wide self-quarantining order. This time last year Hawaii was welcoming about 30,000 arrivals a day but Sunday saw just 167 out-of-state visitors. State Transportation Department spokesman … Continue reading →
Viking has unveiled more details of its ambitious plans to bring its European river cruising concept to the Mississippi. It includes larger capacity vessels with 386-passenger river ship Viking Mississippi under construction in Louisiana. It launches in August 2022 with … Continue reading →
Carnival Cruise Line has extended cancellations of its scheduled sailings through May 11, 2020. Carnival had originally suspended all operations until April. “As covid-19 continues to impact global health and commerce, we are sorry to extend our pause in our … Continue reading →
Airbnb has put aside $250 million to help cover the cost of covid-19 cancellations and is launching a relief fund for hosts who are ‘struggling to make ends meet’. The move was announced by CEO Brian Chesky. Airbnb will pay … Continue reading →
British Airways has axed all flights to and from Gatwick Airport, because of coronavirus. BA said it will contact affected customers. It is still operating out of Heathrow, but with a reduced schedule. The airline said: “Due to the considerable … Continue reading →
Organisers of this year’s Olympic Games in Japan have postponed the event until next year. The Games, which were due to take place in June in Tokyo, have been rescheduled for a start date of July 23 2021. They will … Continue reading →
The UK Government is to start repatriation flights this week for the ‘tens of thousands’ of Brits still overseas who are unable to get home because borders have been closed and flights suspended due to coronavirus. The flights, amounting to … Continue reading →
Ryanair has extended its limited schedule operation for another week, meaning 90% of its flights are now grounded until April 9. The airline said it is working with EU Governments to try to keep some minimum flight links open for … Continue reading →
