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Tooga | Digitalvision | Getty Images Long delays to get a new U.S. passport have eased from earlier in 2023 but haven’t yet returned to their pre-pandemic baseline. As of Nov. 6, the U.S. State Department is processing routine passport applications in seven to 10 weeks, the agency said. It’s processing expedited applications — which … Read more
NEW travel rules for Brits heading to Europe will be brought in by October 2024, even though it could lead to increased waiting times at borders. The new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the stamping of passports and is being introduced across all EU countries. 2 The new Entry/Exit System will replace the stamping … Read more
In Singapore, small versions of this goddess are birthed each week at Say Tian Hng, the city state’s only surviving Taoist idol workshop. Its family of artisans hand carve a variety of deities from blocks of camphor wood before embellishing them with paint. Ng Yeow Hua colouring the lips of a golden statue of Guanyin. … Read more
San Fransokyo Square, inspired by “Big Hero 6,” opened in Disney California Adventure in August 2023. Julie Tremaine If you’ve tasted it before, it’s likely because you waited for an hour or more at Tokyo DisneySea, the theme park that’s the counterpart to Tokyo Disneyland the same way Disney California Adventure is to Disneyland Park. There, … Read more
A North Carolina couple has trekked tens of thousands of miles in a RV across the country – taking their pet goat Frankie along for the ride. ‘Frankie is a great travel buddy,’ artist Cate Battles, who travels with her husband Chad, told CNN Travel recently. She elaborated further in an episode of Discovery+ miniseries, The Bond, that … Read more
A European city has been earmarked among some of the cheapest destinations to visit for a 2024 holiday. Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, has long been a popular tourist trap. But with a cost of living crunch hitting purses and wallets harder than before, people who can afford an overseas holiday are looking for places that won’t … Read more
SAN DIEGO, 17 de diciembre de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El jueves 7 de diciembre, Sycuan Casino Resort entregó $180,000 a 25 organizaciones de beneficencia diversas durante su ceremonia de entrega de regalos navideños de 2023. Cada diciembre, los miembros del Consejo Tribal de Sycuan y la gerencia de Sycuan seleccionan individualmente a una … Read more
Modern aircraft, comfortable seats and unflappably pleasant flight attendants. These are factors many rankings consider in determining the world’s best airlines. But they overlook a crucial element, according to the passenger rights company AirHelp — how airlines treat customers when problems occur. “We believe that an airline should be assessed not just by how they … Read more
SAVVY families are taking advantage of kids going back to school later in January by booking a cheeky New Year getaway. With the new term for many starting on January 8, one travel agent has seen a 101 per cent rise in family bookings compared to last year. 1 Zoe Harris of On The Beach … Read more
Hong Kong-headquartered luxury hotel group The Peninsula is among those that have pivoted to a more generous policy. Peninsula Time is available at all its hotels (now totalling 12 across Asia, Europe and the United States), allowing guests to check in from 6am and check out up until 10pm without extra charges. The Peninsula New … Read more
