Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Do You Need Travel Insurance?
When you are purchasing tickets for your next travel excursion, you’ll likely be prompted to purchase insurance to secure your travel accommodations in case of emergency. Similarly, you might also want to look into travel insurance for yourself and your loved ones, should an emergency happen. According to the US Travel Insurance Association, 23% of…
Read MoreLondon Slated To Be Most Popular City for International Visitors
MasterCard’s Global Destination Cities Index has named London the most popular destination for international travelers, expecting 18.8 million visitors in 2015. Following London are Bangkok, Paris, Dubai and Istanbul to round out the top five. Bangkok and London have been neck-and-neck for the top spot over the past six years, each garnering massive international tourism…
Read MoreSecuring Your Data When Traveling
When you’re planning an exciting trip, it’s unlikely that data security comes to mind when you’re doing your research. However, if you plan to bring a smartphone, laptop, or tablet with you on your travels, data protection matters quite a bit. Keeping yourself and your information safe should be taken into consideration as you travel.…
Read MoreWorld's Top Landmarks, Named By Travelers
When it comes to planning a vacation, you might be looking to take in the sights and learn more about the history and culture of the place you are visiting. It can be tough to narrow down the landmarks that you have time to see, but no fear — travelers have named the world’s top…
Read MoreLuxury Travel Leanings for 2015
With the new year approaching and many already considering destinations for their luxury travels, President of America’s Cox & Kings Scott Wiseman explained many trends expected in 2015. A clear #1 destination that travelers are planning to visit is Latin America, with Colombia, Nicaragua, and Panama growing in popularity. Many luxury trips will also extend…
Read MoreWays Smartphones Are Changing Travel
With the rise of technology, including social media, the tablet, and the smartphone, the travel industry has undergone many changes. With the internet, as well as hundreds of apps, available for booking plane and hotel reservations, the entire process has gone almost completely paperless. With commercial flights, you are able to pick your seat, get…
Read MoreSigns You Need A Vacation
If you’re not using your vacation days (as the majority of Americans aren’t), it’s possible you can’t remember the last time you took a trip for yourself to enjoy. You certainly deserve a vacation, and if you are bragging about how long it’s been since you traveled, it might be a sign that you need to…
Read MoreEurope Braces for Summer Crowds
A strong dollar and low gas prices are prompting many travelers to plan trips to Europe this summer, and European cities are beginning massive preparations as a result. The continent’s most famous museums, sites, cultural centers, and other tourist attractions are bulking up on crowd control security, diverting tourists elsewhere, and extending hours to accommodate…
Read MoreFour Places to Visit in California For Fall
Who ever said that California doesn’t experience the autumn colors and leaves changing? While it may not be as intense as the autumn colors in New England, there are many great spots to visit to enjoy the fall foliage. Consider planning a trip to Yosemits, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Lake Tahoe, or Napa Valley to…
Read MoreBeach Expert Releases Annual "Best Of" List
America’s favorite beach expert, Professor Stephen Leatherman, compiles a list each year of the best public beaches across the United States. Using a set of 50 criteria, Leatherman evaluates beaches based on their amenities, environmental management, sand quality, and water quality. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park in Waimanalo, Hawaii took the top spot, followed by Barefoot…
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