12 Spring Getaways: Your Rejuvenation Guide

Feeling the urge to refresh this spring? You’re not alone. The season of renewal is here, and with it, the perfect opportunity to revitalize your mind and body. Research shows that nature is a powerful stress-reducer and well-being booster. Spring’s Read More …

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship Viking Nerthus in Europe

 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …

Southwest Has New Checked Bag Fees, Basic Fare Options

Southwest Airlines, aiming to boost revenue and align with industry practices, will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked after May 28th. They’re also introducing a new, lower-cost basic fare tier on the same date. While loyalty program members Read More …

American Airlines Promotes Sharing AirTag Location

American Airlines has become the latest carrier to let passengers share their AirTag location in the event of lost baggage. Travelers are increasingly relying on this technology to track their luggage while traveling by air commercially, and carriers have also recognized Read More …

Not Just Here: Major Travel Disruptions Amid Extreme Weather in China

For North American travelers embarking on cruises that include stops in China, recent extreme weather events highlight the importance of travel preparedness. Blizzards in northern regions like Shandong and record-breaking heat in southern hubs like Shanghai are causing significant disruptions Read More …

The U.S. Beaches Most Hazardous for Families

Researchers at Tideschart, a leading tide forecasting platform, analyzed 528 beaches across the United States, assessing three critical risk factors—surf zone fatalities, shark attacks, and hurricanes—to identify the nation’s most dangerous beaches.  Each beach was then assigned a score out Read More …

New Strike Paralyzes Airports In Germany

Passengers flying with British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Emirates, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Austrian Airlines are facing major flight cancellations and delays as a 24-hour strike disrupts operations at Cologne-Bonn and Düsseldorf airports in Germany. The strike, organized by the Verdi trade union, will take place from Sunday, Read More …

Belgium Strikes & Rail Disruptions Threaten Travel

Belgium is bracing for a period of significant travel disruption as a series of strikes and industrial actions are set to impact the nation throughout February and March. Travelers planning to visit the country are strongly advised to prepare for Read More …

UK Snow, Ice, Floods Cause Travel Chaos

The UK is battling a wave of extreme winter weather, with heavy snow, ice, and severe flooding causing widespread disruption. Major incidents have been declared in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire due to extensive flooding, requiring numerous rescues and evacuations. Tragically, a Read More …