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King Charles to Open Scotland’s Balmoral Castle, Where QE2 Died, to Tours

Fans of the British Royal Family probably thought this announcement would ever be made. King Charles of the United Kingdom has announced that he will be opening Balmoral Castle, his mother's favorite home and the place where she passed away, to visitors. Balmoral's website says this it will be first time such a tour has…

April 24, 202494Views

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The top travel tips for introverts, as recommended by introverts

The thought of round-the-clock "togetherness" — with friends, family or strangers bound together in a tour group — can be overwhelming to the estimated 57% of people who lean toward introversion. Solo travel can suit introverts, who tend to re-energize by time spent alone. But even as its popularity increases, most trips are taken with…

April 24, 202479Views

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Can Visitors to Germany Use Cannabis Now That Recreational Use is Legal There?

In 2024, Germany legalized the use of marijuana products for recreational use. Does that mean tourists can buy or use cannabis in Germany now? In April, Germany legalized possession and use of marijuana for non-medical purposes, becoming the largest nation in the European Union to do so.…

April 24, 202486Views

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Airline execs predict record summer, even more demand for first class

Travelers at LaGuardia Airport in New York on June 30, 2022. Leslie Josephs | CNBC While the aviation industry has been in the spotlight lately for a host of safety issues, airline executives say there is no sign of slowing demand for flights. United Airlines "as an airline and as an industry"…

April 24, 202482Views

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Over 50 and Traveling Solo? Road Scholar Now Has All-Inclusive Trips Just for You

For decades, Road Scholar has been formulating high-quality guided tours of the world's most popular destinations, but through a senior lens. Its all-inclusive group tours, which take as many as 100,000 people a year on vacation, are intentionally geared to the interests and demands of travelers over a certain age. In the past, the minimum…

April 24, 202482Views

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Skytrax names best airports of 2024. Singapore’s Changi no longer No. 1

Singapore's Changi Airport has lost its pole position as the world's best airport to Doha's Hamad International Airport, according to air transport rating firm Skytrax. This is the third time Hamad International Airport clinched the top spot, after winning the title in 2021 and 2022. Travelers of more than 100 nationalities participated in the Skytrax…

April 24, 202486Views

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How to Fix Boeing, By an Industry Expert (Hint: It’s Not About D.E.I.)

Critics of Boeing blame its troubles on its multi-racial hiring practices. But the real source of its problems affects the safety of every air traveler in the USA. There was a time when the Boeing Company was the pride of the United States. Not just of its…

April 24, 202489Views

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Record rainfall causes airport chaos, other disruptions

TOPSHOT - Cars are stranded on a flooded street in Dubai following heavy rains on April 18, 2024. Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on April 18, a day after the heaviest rains on record. Giuseppe Cacace | Afp…

April 24, 202483Views

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Disney’s Genie Plus Explained: These 10 Tips Will Save Money and Time

The app-based Genie service, which was introduced at Disney's American theme parks in late 2021, evokes dread in casual visitors to the self-billed Happiest Place on Earth. People who choose to vacation at a Disney park already struggle to navigate high costs and crowds. Genie, which purports to help guests plan the best times to…

April 24, 202482Views

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Maharajas’ Express to Palace on Wheels

Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. More trains were built in the 19th century for the country's maharajas and other ruling elites and their families. Following India's independence in 1947, privy purses — or governmental payments to these rulers — ended. Without the…

April 24, 202469Views