Starting Monday, Korean Air will implement a new policy requiring passengers to step on a scale before boarding their flights. The law, which applies to all Korean flag carriers, requires airlines to weigh passengers and their carry-on luggage every five years in the interest of flight safety. However, the announcement of this policy has received …
CNN — Billy McFarland, the founder of the infamous Fyre Festival in 2017, is back with a new venture. After serving time in federal prison for his involvement in the 2017 festival fiasco, McFarland recently announced on his Instagram page that tickets for “Fyre Festival 2” are now on sale. In a subsequent update, he …
Two and a half years after the death of Roni Dagan’s husband, she and her seven-year-old son, Gal, have found solace in the form of travel. They have embraced the act of traveling itself, which brings them joy. This journey began after a year of grieving. Prior to having Gal, Dagan lived in the United …
During my recent three-night trip to New York City, my hotel bill ended up including a whopping 21 charges. To my dismay, nine of these charges were called “destination fees,” a term I had become familiar with due to its prevalence in the hotel industry. It seems these fees are on the rise, especially in …
British Columbia’s tourism industry is expressing concern over China’s decision to exclude Canada from its list of approved countries for tour groups. This move could have negative implications for B.C.’s tourism sector, which is still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that approximately 750,000 Chinese tourists visited Canada in 2018, …
CNN — A video depicting a tourist daringly climbing into Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain to fill her water bottle has gone viral. The footage, captured last month, showcases the woman confidently traversing a row of rocks to reach the heart of the 18th-century monument, while horrified onlookers observe. After filling her bottle from one of …
According to a recent survey commissioned by Expedia Group, travelers spend an average of over five hours and review 141 pages of content while researching a trip. For Americans, it’s even more extensive at a staggering 277 pages, and this is just in the final 45 days before departure. However, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is …
Are you ready to indulge in a luxurious vacation? Look no further than FloridaPanhandle.com, the travel website that has analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots to determine the most expensive destinations. They examined average prices for accommodations, transportation, food, and attractions to give you an accurate picture of the costs involved. Here are the …
The Tomohon Extreme Market in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi used to be a popular tourist spot. It was known for selling live animals, including pythons, bats, and rats. However, in 2018, videos of dogs and cats being brutally beaten and blowtorched alive circulated online, leading to international condemnation. Animal activists called on travel …
In the scorching summer heat, there are few places as sweltering as southern Italy. The Mezzogiorno region, where I happened to choose as a vacation destination, is currently experiencing what’s being described as the deadliest heat wave since the eruption of Vesuvius. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been exploring Naples and meeting with family …