By Anne D’Innocenzio | The Associated Press For some television viewers, size apparently does matter. Forget the 65-inch TVs that were considered bigger than average a decade ago. In time for the holidays, manufacturers and retailers are rolling out more XXL screens measuring more than 8 feet across. That’s wider than a standard three-seat sofa … Read more
Seriously, my friends. This could save you 50 bucks. It’s worth it, even though it does get crowded. In honor of Veterans Day, which this year is Monday, Nov. 11, every national park in the country will be free to visit. You don’t need a pass or reservation or anything. Just show up. Visitors walk … Read more
First there was Black Friday — then Cyber Monday. Now deal-thirsty consumers have a reason to shop online one day longer. “Travel Tuesday” — the first Tuesday after the American Thanksgiving holiday — targets those looking for discounts on trips, rather than flat-screen TVs. Search interest for “Travel Tuesday” rose more than 500% from … Read more
As the autumn closes in and days become shorter and colder, the temptation to take a trip to warmer climes can become irresistible. The Caribbean and South East Asia can make great destinations to escape the autumnal gloom and to reenergise before the long Northern Hemisphere winter. Yet there is a tropical paradise much closer … Read more
British Airlines, Qantas and Finnair are some of the airlines that are reducing services to China. Nicola Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images Major global airlines are reducing services and, in some instances, withdrawing from China altogether as longer routes to Asia following the closure of Russian airspace have raised operational costs, while demand has … Read more
I’m proud to call the tiny sugarcane farming community of Ingham, Australia, my hometown. It boasts blue skies, sandy beaches and Australia’s longest single-drop waterfall. But its location — at the northern end of the state of Queensland — is a problem for me. Lured by the desire to explore Europe, I left for London … Read more
If you’re looking to book someplace to go on holiday in November where it’s still going to be hot but not too far away from the UK, then there’s one real gem you should consider. Agadir, on the southern coast of Morocco, North Africa, is known for its stunning beaches, breathtaking landscape and rich culture … Read more
The biggest travel trend of 2022 was to go big, spend big — with people eagerly booking bucket list-style trips to places like Bali, Rome, London and Paris. But two new reports show travelers are now in a very different headspace. Trend reports from Expedia and Booking.com show vacationers are forgoing splashy trips to global … Read more
A Brit has shared how they managed to enjoy the trip of a lifetime for a bargain price, without having to cut down on luxuries. We all know the feeling of needing a break, whether it’s due to work stress, personal issues, or an overbooked social calendar that leaves us exhausted. However, with rising bills … Read more
Crowded beaches. Expensive rent. Tourist sites with wall-to-wall people. When it comes to overtourism, don’t blame the travelers, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Rather, it’s “lack of management,” he told “Squawk Box Asia” Monday. “I’ve been in travel and tourism for 40 years, working on committees and trade associations … Read more
