Camping on Brownsea Island in the middle of Poole Harbor in Dorset has been a tradition since the Boy Scouts first pitched their tents back in 1907, but now it’s possible to have a comfortable bed in a metal tent or stay in a new shepherd’s hut. The National Trust campsite at Brownsea Island reopens … Read more
March 31, 2026, 6:19 PM ยท Today I was supposed to be in Abu Dhabi, bringing you news about the upcoming major theme parks in the Middle East. The first IAAPA Middle East show was due to take place this week in Abu Dhabi. But the IAAPA canceled this year’s event after the US and … Read more
If you want to experience Italian beauty, food and history without facing the big crowds, swap Rome for a hidden gem in the southeastern corner of the country. In Lecce, explore historic buildings, churches and an ancient stadium discovered in the early 1900s. Rome is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, … Read more
Travelers planning summer vacations face a tough decision as global oil supply disruptions, caused by conflicts in the Middle East, have pushed up jet fuel prices leading to higher airfares being passed on to passengers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the latest analysis of the International Transport Organization, the price of world jet fuel stood at … Read more
JetBlue Airways is also relaunching its popular Blueprint offering under the new media moniker “Blueprint II.” The new scheme will now be implemented Airbus A220-300 as opposed to the Embraer 190 model, which originally carried the design. That’s important because the return isn’t just a freshening of the paint, as it links one of JetBlue’s … Read more
A few years ago, I was working a typical 9-to-5 administrative job in the San Francisco Bay Area. Loading audio description… After about ten years in my field, I had a car, a house, emergency savings, and no debt to pay. I did everything “right” and achieved things that many strive for, but I was … Read more
Configures your audio player… Could a second Sphinx be buried under the sands of Egypt’s famous ancient site? A team of Italian explorers using the latest radar technology claim to have discovered a huge underground fault in the Giza Plateau that reveals the image of the Great Sphinx. The announcement has sparked heated debate, with … Read more
If you’re planning a trip, expect to pay more than you would have a few years ago. Travel costs rose more than 26% compared to 2019, driven by higher prices for gas, flights, hotels and food, according to US Travel Association Travel Price List. That doesn’t mean you have to scale back your plans. The … Read more
Spring break in Park City was more like a beach vacation than a ski trip this year, as warmer temperatures turned spring snow into sledding, forcing resort closures and leaving sunburned visitors to explore Main Street instead of the cliffs under skis. The onset of snow in December, unstable winter conditions and the resort’s closing … Read more
Washington, DC, March 31, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll finds that two-thirds of Americans believe the travel experience has gotten worse in the past year. Those who have flown in the past two months share this sentiment, with half of recent fliers reporting that they have experienced flight delays. The survey also finds that … Read more