Posts Tagged ‘luxury travel’
The Best All-American Vacations
While many are planning European vacations this summer due to the favorable exchange rate, you might still want to consider exploring the many amazing destinations that the U.S. has to offer. Travel Channel has ranked the best all-American vacation options for you to check out this summer. Florida Keys Overseas Highway Redwood National and State…
Read MoreDealing With Data For Overseas Travel
When it comes to traveling abroad, using your phone can be an expensive way of communicating. Most Americans do not have international data plans, and for this reason it can be a challenge to plan for overseas travel if you don’t have the right information. Start by talking to your phone company to be sure…
Read MoreAmericans Taking Fewer Vacation Days
While it seems like we are all looking forward to our next vacation, a new study has shown that Americans are taking even fewer vacation days than ever before. American workers forfeited $52.4 billion in time-off benefits in 2013, losing 169 million days of paid time off. This resulted in American workers “providing free labor…
Read MoreDestination Hawaii: What to Do on Oahu
Many of us are dreaming of a destination vacation to Hawaii, and rumor has it that the Obamas plan to head to the islands for a Christmas getaway. Whether you have the local expertise like Barack Obama has, or are looking for some recommendations, Oahu has a lot to offer. Be sure to check out…
Read MoreDraws for Art Aficionados in Malaga
The city of Malaga, Andalucia, Spain has been growing as a center of art over the past few decades. Known by many for its thirty museums, “golden-age” architecture, and for being the birth place of Pablo Picasso, Malaga has many sights to offer for visitors. The Picasso Museum and Casa Natal celebrate the artist’s upbringing…
Read MoreTop UNESCO Heritage Sites in Spain
If you’re interested in planning a trip to Europe and are looking forward to seeing a variety of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Spain may be a great place for you to visit. Spain is home to 44 UNESCO sites, ranking third in the world for the most heritage sites. From La Alhambra in Granada to…
Read MoreVacations Built to Look Like Hollywood Movies
Janne Honkanen, owner of luxury travel company Luxury Action, is offering a custom-designed travel opportunity called the “Hollywood Experience.” If you’ve ever watched a movie and wished that it was real life, this might be the vacation for you. A client comes up with a “literary or visual narrative” similar to that of a Hollywood…
Read MoreFlying For the Future
Every other year, Airbus hosts a competition to bring together the brightest students from the arts, engineering, finance, and business sectors. These students work together in teams to create ideas that will facilitate and improve commercial air travel on a large scale. Five teams are chosen from many applicants to present their proposals before a…
Read More2015's Top Travel Destinations
The results of TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Awards have highlighted the top destinations around the world, as ranked by international travelers. TripAdvisor utilized an algorithm that took into account the reviews and ratings for attractions, restaurants, and hotels in destinations worldwide. Marrakech, Morocco Siem Reap, Cambodia Istanbul, Turkey Hanoi, Vietnam Prague, Czech Republic London, England…
Read MoreBringing Compassion Back to Travel
While vacations have long been a source of happiness, relaxation, and restoration for hard working individuals, it seems that more often than not, travelers experience stress at some point during their travels. Many companies are looking to bring compassion back to the travel industry, understanding needs of the customers and working to bring joy to…
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