Love to travel, to discover the world, to travel free & untroubled & still be informed like an insider! Iove to explore local culture, heritage
View all posts
Source: traveldudes.com
Get the latest tourism - travel news and analysis on industry around the world.
"Yeah, right," I muttered while staring at a deal on Royal Caribbean's homepage last week. A countdown clock just below the promotion told me that I only had seven hours, 40 minutes and 28 seconds left to pounce on the offer before it would magically disappear.I knew it wasn't true. That deal would be back the next day.I've been tracking the big promotions from the major cruise lines since … [Read More...]
It's official: Scandinavian Airlines will become a full-fledged SkyTeam member Sept. 1.SAS' switch from Star Alliance has long been known, but the exact date that it would officially join SkyTeam had been uncertain. Most recently, the sides would say only that SAS would exit Star at the end of August.Now, frequent flyers in SAS' EuroBonus program have an exact date that they can expect alliance … [Read More...]
It's always hard to predict the best time to purchase your flight. You want to get the best fare, but you also don't want to hold out too long and slowly watch the fare rise in price. Without a crystal ball, there is no way of knowing for sure how low the fares will go or if you are booking at the lowest price possible at that exact moment.Fortunately, with many JetBlue fares, if the price goes … [Read More...]
Skift Take With Airbus and Boeing booked up until the end of the decade, will other airlines be tempted to buy these Chinese-built aircraft? Gordon Smith Chinese efforts to break the Airbus and Boeing duopoly took another step forward on Monday as one of the nation’s largest airlines agreed a major order. China Southern is buying … [Read More...]
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with small ship cruises in Croatia. Explore stunning coastlines and hidden gems. Start your journey now! Croatia is an incredible place to explore on a small ship cruise. Its stunning coastline is dotted with picturesque islands, secluded coves, and historic towns. Small ships can navigate narrow channels and visit hidden gems inaccessible to larger vessels, … [Read More...]
I obviously love it whenever I get the chance to fly business class. But once the novelty of the Champagne wears off, what becomes clear is that it isn't the added service and fancier food and drinks (or even the airport lounge access) that come with flying business class that really matter to me on long-haul flights — it's that ability to lie down on the plane and get some decent sleep on a long … [Read More...]
Winnipeg is a surprising city that often gets a bad rap from Canadians. That is because most people who call Winnipeg “Winterpeg” have never been there. The capital of Manitoba has a lot going on, from a hot food scene to plenty of outdoor activities and a history that will blow your mind. That’s just the beginning. Time named Winnipeg one of the world’s greatest places in 2021, so you know there … [Read More...]
Zagreb is a capital city unlike any I’ve experienced before. That’s not to say there’s not a huge amount to see and do, because there is. I love Zagreb because it has that authentic vibe, it’s compact and easy to walk around, and if you’re working on the go and looking for coworking spaces in Zagreb, you’ll find plenty. Table of Contents While working from Zagreb, I almost felt like a local; … [Read More...]
At TPG, we're all about helping readers find ways to maximize every purchase possible, from your daily latte run to your monthly phone bill.You won't get "points rich" simply by paying your monthly cellphone bill with a credit card. But it's still important to use the right card to cover that monthly expense. Some issuers even offer smartphone-related perks, like built-in cellphone protection, for … [Read More...]
Are you looking to take a cruise between now and the end of the year? We have some bad news: You might have a tough time finding a cabin — at least if you want a specific type of room on a specific ship.Bookings for cruises have been on fire for months, pacing at record levels. As a result, nearly nine of every 10 cabins available for 2024 sailings are already booked, the top executive of one of … [Read More...]