Political unrest, terrorism threats, severe weather, airport delays causing missed flights and unexpected medical issues are among the "unknowns" that could impact a vacation. Clients need to put insurance, medical evacuation and travel assistance top of mind when dealing with travel plans. Not all insurance plans...
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises will add a new ship to its fleet in the summer of 2016. The Seven Seas Explorer will have glass staircases, marble flooring in the lobby and a crystal chandelier. Where to Sleep The 3,875-square-foot Regent Suite has a spa retreat with sauna and steam room. However, the best...
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Despite Europe’s vast diversity in culture, people and history, there’s one thing that unites all Europeans: They love to celebrate. Countless festivals around the continent commemorate local food, culture, history, music and the very fabric of being European. Here are five colorful festivals that offer...
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"Rain Man" continues to be right – Qantas Airways really is the world’s safest airline. AirlineRatings.com announced its annual top ten safest airlines and top ten safest low cost airlines for 2015 today, and Qantas was again at the world's safest airline. The Australian-based carrier has never...
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The New York Times and other major news sources are reporting that the United States will restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba and open an embassy in Havana for the first time in more than 50 years. The announcement followed the release of an American contractor held in prison for five...
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Nobu Hospitality is expanding into Europe with the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch in London. The 156-room hotel will have food and beverage menus to be developed by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa specifically (and uniquely) for the property. Cool touch: As with all Nobu hotels, the design will reflect both the city...
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American Airlines and Orbitz have kissed and made up and are back together. American briefly pulled its fares off the online travel agent last week in a dispute over booking fees, but the two partners reconciled within three days. In a statement, “We are pleased that our...
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It’s bad enough flyers are already miffed about the new hike in Transportation Security Administration fees that goes into effect on July 21, although they were somewhat assuaged knowing the extra money was earmarked for safety improvements. This won’t help. Multiple media sources are reporting that the...
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Looks like the inevitable traffic jams around airport charging stations are about to get worse. In an official statement published Sunday, the Transportation Security Administration said it will no longer allow powerless cell phones, tablets and laptop computers on board. The statement reads, “As the traveling...
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If you’re looking to pop a wheelie or simply play "whose engine is louder?" with like-minded riders, you’ll want to pay the following seven motorcycle rallies a visit. Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona Harley Days As the largest urban event in Europe, which will begin on July 4-6, it...
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