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Spirit Airlines in the same sentence with free checked bags, free seat assignments and a (yellow glove) concierge service may sound like the set-up of a good joke, but it’s no joke at all. As of today, Spirit Airlines has launched an all-new frequent flyer program that comes with legitimate elite status levels, valuable perks and a gentler mileage expiration […]
Read moreEach day this week, we’re profiling two much-loved Kiwi seaside spots in our quest to find New Zealand’s best beach. We asked readers for nominations and we’ve narrowed that down to 10 finalists and three wildcards chosen by the Herald Travel team.To vote for your favourite and help us crown a winner, scroll down to the form at the bottom. […]
Read moreLocated in the Gulf of Naples, the tiny, stunningly colorful island of Procida has officially earned the title as Italy's Capital of Culture for 2022. Procida is the first island to win this designation since the award was started in 2014, Lonely Planet reports. Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini made the announcement on Monday and congratulated Porcida for […]
Read moreWelcome to Tasmania Tasmania, Australia’s spectacular island state, has long been overlooked by international travelers. Those in the know come here for the empty white sand beaches, world class hiking, a superb farm-to-table food scene and a calendar filled with travel-worthy festivals. Explore it on this virtual tour. Hobart, Tasmania’s capital Hobart, the capital of Tasmania – and second oldest […]
Read moreContiki, a tour company aimed at 18- to 35-year-olds, is launching group trips to some of the most popular national parks in the U.S. Among Contiki's new offerings: a nine-day National Parks Plus tour that includes glamping under the stars in Zion National Park, riding an ATV through Bryce Canyon National Park, and visiting the iconic Old Faithful geyser at […]
Read moreEvery year, John Shackelford, 26, a bicycle messenger in New York City, takes what he calls a “tour,” or long-distance ride with friends. Following a summer of social unrest sparked by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans at the hands of police, the 2020 tour, he decided, would travel roughly 1,100 miles from Mobile, Ala., […]
Read moreSeven countries, three continents and over 9,000 miles – on bicycles: Story of couple’s epic three-year bike ride told in stunning coffee table book brimming with incredible pictures Tristan Bogaard and Belen Castello have cycled through California, Oregon, Italy, Spain and Norway They’ve also cycled across the extreme landscapes of Central Asia and along one of earth’s highest roads The adventure […]
Read moreReturning travellers must test negative to COVID-19 and wear a mask on their flight from tomorrow. The measures were announced after an emergency meeting of national cabinet on January 6, but Health Minister Greg Hunt has confirmed they will come into effect on Friday. Mr Hunt told reporters on Thursday he was “apologetic” about any inconveniences to travellers, but said […]
Read moreWith 95% alcohol by volume, Everclear, a grain alcohol made in the U.S.A., is shockingly strong, but it's not the strongest liquor in the world. Across the globe, distillers amp up the alcohol content of rums, vodkas, absinthes, whiskeys, and more to create eye-watering, high-proof bottles. What kind of alcohol levels are we talking about? While your everyday Absoluts and […]
Read moreEditor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Your honeymoon should provide some much-needed rest after months of wedding planning — but in reality, planning an expensive honeymoon after an already pricey celebration can […]
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