It’s more than having a moment. According to the Global Wellness Institute’s most recent data, the wellness travel sector is growing more than twice as fast as tourism overall, and it’s on track to hit US$919 billion by 2022. A 10-day Patagonia trek is one of many “wellness-forward” trips on offer. Image by Intrepid Travel […]
Citi Cuts Travel Card Benefits Including Car Rental, Trip Insurance
Do you rely on a Citi travel card for perks like insurance and lost baggage protection? You might want to take a look at your card’s newly updated benefits: Citibank is sharply reducing the travel add-ons, dropping a slew of protection benefits on all the cards that previously offered them. Related: The 13 Best Car […]
Take a deep dive into the Alaskan wilderness without the crowds
Say the words “Alaskan cruise,” and visions of oversized ships hauling hordes of tourists instantly come to mind. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Kruzof has kayaks available for daily excursions. Image by Alaskan Dream Cruises As the state’s only Alaska Native-owned small-ship cruise line, Alaskan Dream Cruises offers an angle the […]
SmarterTravel Spotlight: Yotel Hotel Boston
World-famous Yotel opened its second U.S. property in Boston in 2017 and clearly saw an opportunity in the market. Locals and travelers love this tech-focused hotel for its desired location, affordability, and “everything you need, nothing that you don’t” mentality. The Location TripAdvisor Boston’s waterfront Seaport neighborhood is booming and Yotel was one of the […]