Banish those preconceived notions about cruises being predictable and the preserve of wealthy pensioners and families. The cruise industry has become more diversified as its evolved, seemingly able to offer something for every kind of passenger from cooking to photography, fitness and disco… although not all on the same ship. Here are five special interest […]
An airline is offering discounts to US visitors if they have Mexican DNA
One airline is offering US visitors discounts based on how much Mexican DNA they have in their genes. Mexico’s national carrier, Aeromexico, has released ‘DNA Discounts’, a funny new video ad that grants American travellers reduced rates on fares to Mexico based on their percentage of Mexican heritage. Monumento a la Independencia is a victory […]
La Canicule: A Portrait of Travel in Provence
July mornings arrive in Provence like a gentle pouring of milk into a black cup of coffee. The nocturnal meanderings of feral cats and sanglier acquiesce to shaded rest in the brambles and underbrush. Spiders, scorpions, and small lizards man their stations in anticipation of the diurnal insect menagerie which will soon come to life. […]
The One Airport App You Need During the Government Shutdown
Travelers are rightfully concerned about the strain the government shutdown is having on airport screening by the TSA, which is seeing a spike in call outs as government workers go without pay. A poll by Airfarewatchdog (SmarterTravel’s sister company) recently found that 62 percent of travelers are concerned about safety. Plus, 47 percent think that […]