First time cruisers often have a lot of questions about cruising. They run the gamut from “what part of the ship should I book a stateroom” to “how much I should plan to spend on beer.”… Continue Reading
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Worst Yellow Fever Outbreak in 30 Years for Angola: Could You Be Affected?
Angola is experiencing its first epidemic of yellow fever in approximately 30 years; and at least 1,562 suspected and confirmed cases — including 225 deaths — have been reported in at least six of the… Continue Reading
Could Rental Car Rates Rise in the United States — and What Can You Do?
The most recent Business Outlook Survey conducted by Auto Rental News of franchised and independent car rental companies reveals that “40% of respondents believe their rates will increase in 2016. In… Continue Reading
A Back to Back Cruise: Twice The Fun and More
The only thing better than taking a cruise is taking two cruises! Known as a back to back (or B2B) or in industry nomenclature, consecutive cruising, taking two cruises in a row on the same ship is an… Continue Reading
Packing Tips From a Cruise Pro
OK, you’ve booked that cruise, and it’s almost time to go. Surely you will need three steamer trunks and a carry on, right?! NOT! Packing can certainly be as subjective as food, but it’s completely… Continue Reading
Zika Virus: What Is It? Should You Be Concerned?
“Last year, the virus was detected in the Americas, where it is now spreading explosively,” Margaret Chan — who is the director general of the World Health Organization — said at an emergency briefing… Continue Reading
The Basics of the Bump: An introduction to Voluntary Denied Boarding
One of the basic tenets of airline revenue management is that, for any given flight, a certain number of passengers will fail to show up. They may have missed a connection, overslept or simply… Continue Reading
West Africa Declared Free of Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic — But…
The end of the most recent outbreak of the Ebola virus disease epidemic in Liberia has been declared; and all known chains of transmission have been stopped in West Africa, according to this official… Continue Reading
Top 7 Things You Should Never do in a Hotel Room
A plush, comfortable bed, fancy toiletries, maid and room service at hotels enhance the home-away-from-home experience and all too often the song of the hotel room lulls us into thinking we are in an… Continue Reading
Novice Errors: How a Simple Mistake Almost Cost Me an Upgrade
We’re in the middle of the holiday season, a period in which even infrequent travelers tend to get out on the road. And while that can be good for the airlines’ income statements, it also… Continue Reading