If taking a cruise on an intimate, upscale vessel is on your travel wish list, Azamara has a sweet deal for you.The small-ship cruise line's current March Flash Offer allows travelers to pick their perk — $1,000 in onboard credit or $1,000 off airfare.For more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter.Azamara cruise deal detailsBook a sailing now through March 21, and you … [Read more...]
Porter Airlines Launches New Montreal–California Routes
In January 2024, Porter Airlines began service on routes from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). This week, Porter Airlines announced that it will launch seasonal flights from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO), beginning in June 2024. Porter Airlines Launches New Montreal–California Routes Porter Airlines has announced that it will … [Read more...]
Porter Airlines Launches New Montreal–California Routes
In January 2024, Porter Airlines began service on routes from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). This week, Porter Airlines announced that it will launch seasonal flights from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO), beginning in June 2024. Porter Airlines Launches New Montreal–California Routes Porter Airlines has announced that it will … [Read more...]
Deal alert: Fly premium economy to Europe from $680 nonstop
Booking a flight to Europe is always exciting. Booking a European trip in premium seating and scoring a big discount at the same time is even better.Scandinavian Airlines, also known as SAS, is slashing prices on premium economy seats — called SAS Plus — for flights all across the continent. This is a wide-ranging sale that includes popular destinations like Brussels, Copenhagen, Helsinki and … [Read more...]
The best credit cards for music festivals
With tickets for music festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo more expensive than ever, you might wonder if there's a best credit card for music festivals, concerts or event tickets. Does it matter how you pay?The short answer is "yes" because using the right card can help you earn extra points or cash back on the purchase. Other cards will offer benefits while you're at the festival, such as … [Read more...]
Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Porto, Portugal
Portugal’s second city, Porto, is an increasingly popular destination among digital nomads and other remote workers. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in this vibrant, artsy city over the last few years and I can confidently say that it’s an amazing place to live and work remotely.In this comprehensive guide to living in Porto, I’ll share everything you need to know about living in this unique and … [Read more...]
How to minimize or avoid Air Passenger Duty fees
Editor's note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Have you ever noticed that flights departing the United Kingdom are more expensive than those departing neighboring countries in mainland Europe?The U.K. notoriously charges some of the highest taxes and fees for departing flights thanks to its high Air Passenger Duty fees.APD fees are one of the big reasons … [Read more...]
The Challenge With the Long-Haul, Low-Cost Business Model
Skift Take The long-haul, low-cost business model has proved to be a challenge for airline executives. But with changes in travel preferences and advancements in aircraft technology, could we finally see a breakthrough? Ashab Rizvi When Norse Atlantic released its results for 2023, it was a celebration of several milestones. These included completing its first full … [Read more...]
The Galapagos Islands Will Raise Its Entrance Fee Dramatically For The First Time In 25 Years
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A review of JetBlue Even More Space on the Airbus A321LR from New York to London
Quick take: JetBlue's Even More Space seat is a spacious and comfortable option, but it might not be worth the upcharge over a standard economy seat.ProsAbove-average food for economy flightsA very comfortable seat with good legroomGroup A boarding so you don't have to hunt for overhead bin spaceConsThe upsell can be expensive for a few extra inches of legroomThe provided headphones are poor … [Read more...]
Why This UK Destination Was My Favorite For Solo Travel (And It’s Not London)
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A TikTok Ban Would Disrupt Tourism Marketing: What You Need To Know
Skift Take Travel brands would lose the ability to advertise on TikTok to one of the world’s largest outbound tourism markets. Dawit Habtemariam The push to ban TikTok in the U.S. has again gained momentum – a move that would have enormous consequences for the travel industry. TikTok is one of the most popular marketing channels in the world. For now, an outright … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why This Cheap Latin American Country Is Trending For 2024
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Paul Gauguin Society cruise loyalty program: Everything you need to know
South Pacific cruise specialist Paul Gauguin Cruises only operates one small ship, the 330-passenger Paul Gauguin, but it has a loyalty program worthy of a much bigger cruise brand.The Paul Gauguin Society, as it's called, has multiple status tiers that come with such valuable perks as significant discounts on cruises, onboard spending credits and free onboard laundry service.For more cruise … [Read more...]
Why These 2 Cultural Texas Cities Are Breaking All-Time Visitor Records
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Spring Is The Cheapest Time To Visit This Iconic European Capital
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Why This Gorgeous Cultural City In Thailand Is More Popular Than Ever In 2024
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‘Boeing needs to become a better company’: Airlines slow growth plans amid frustration with planemaker
Several U.S. airlines said Tuesday that they were reducing growth targets for 2024 and even adjusting their long-term plans because of the ongoing crisis at Boeing.In a scene reminiscent of 2019, when the global grounding of the 737 MAX fleet limited deliveries for nearly two years — and left several carriers with scores of planes parked in storage — several carriers said that the latest episode … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Venice, Italy in 2024: 5 Best Areas for First-Time Visitors
Everyone dreams of visiting Venice at one point in their life, and you’re incredibly lucky if your time has come. The sinking city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, with more than 30 million visitors every year. But most of those tourists come to Venice for the day, and less than 3 million actually spend a night in the city. We visited the city twice, and both times, we … [Read more...]
This major cruise line is now serving breakfast for dinner — in a fancy dining room
Apparently, I'm not the only cruiser who doesn't always have the stamina for the drawn-out ship dinners in main dining rooms.That, or Princess Cruises has just made a colossal mistake with its newest vessel.As I'm seeing this week during an early look at the still-not-quite-finished Sun Princess, the line has reserved the top level of the ship's elegant three-deck-high main dining room for … [Read more...]