State Department Warns Americans About Traveling to China
The US State Department issued a travel advisory today warning Americans to exercise increased caution when visiting China due to what it called arbitrary enforcement of local laws and special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals. The new advisory notes that
Ramsbury: Escape into Jilly Cooper countryside | Short & City breaks | Travel | Express.co.uk
The Prince of Wales, Charles, tours Ramsbury Estate on December 15, 2017 in Marlborough, England (Image: Jeff Spicer – WPA Pool/Getty Images) A FLASH of creamy white rump catches my eye as a roe deer darts delicately across my path
Best cities in the world 2019 – Top ten include London, New York and Dubai
Best cities 2019: Does London make the top ten in the world? (Image: Getty) The best cities in the world for 2019 have been revealed in a new report, it has been revealed. Marketing firm Resonance Consultancy ranked the best
Lifting the lid on Lithuania | Short & City breaks | Travel | Express.co.uk
Kaunas has been selected as European Capital of Culture for 2022 (Image: Angel Villalba/Getty Images) SINCE gaining independence in 1991, Lithuania is often Sgrouped with sister Baltic states Estonia and Latvia. Now, however, it’s breaking free and becoming a destination
Top Family Destinations from Villas of Distinction
Villas of Distinction, a 2019 Travvy Award winner for Best Villa Rental Company, offers travelers one-of-a-kind luxury escapes in the most coveted destinations around the globe. There’s a unique villa experience to suit every type of traveler and event, whether
Experience All the Things That Make Loreto a Magic Town
The magical seaside town of Loreto, Mexico is one of the many places visitors to Baja California Sur won’t want to miss in 2019. Historic, charming, scenic and romantic are just a few of the many words that come to
WATCH: Mark Murphy's Top Presidents' Day Travel Deals, Destinations
Presidents’ Day weekend is only three weeks away but there’s still plenty of time for travelers to score excellent deals on winter getaways to places like New York City, Washington, D.C., Seattle and the Dominican Republic. On Monday, travAlliancemedia president
Knysna, South Africa's Adventure Capital
One of the most popular areas in the Rainbow Nation, South Africa is the country’s Garden Route, which stretches for hundreds of miles along the southwestern coastline. The area is vast, with many picturesque cities along the highway. We chose
Hotel Cancels Fan's Reservation Before Super Bowl
With less than a month before the Super Bowl, Michael Marshall was informed that a hotel reservation he made for the big game nearly a year ago was canceled. “I was just in shock,” Michael Marshall told WSBV TV Channel
James Cracknell: Celebrity traveller | Activity Holiday
James Cracknell (Image: Danny Martindale/WireImage) What is your most memorable holiday? A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to stay in a gorgeous log cabin at the Taboo Muskoka Resort, near Ontario, Canada, with my family. Every morning
Disneyland Resort is Throwing a Massive Mickey and Minnie Celebration
WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors working with families should consider selling them on Disneyland’s Mickey and Minnie Celebration.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration launches at the Disneyland Resort
Latest Updates on Winter Storms Impacting Travel in Midwest, Northeast
Update: January 22, 2019 at 8:20 a.m. ET The impact of Winter Storm Harper and the cold front that followed is still being felt, with almost 250 flights being canceled Tuesday morning and another 420-plus flights being delayed, according to
25 Best Rides at Universal Studios Orlando Theme Parks
1/26 Three Parks for Three Times the Fun Universal Orlando has three exceptional theme parks—Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay. Opened in 2017, Volcano Bay is Universal’s water theme park. Although Universal Studios may be best known for their
New Global Business Travel Report Forecasts Airfare Stability
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is forecasting that airfares will remain stable in 2019 despite some fluctuations on major routes. The Air Monitor 2019 report found that fare levels should hold steady on many of the world’s major air
Amtrak Offers 30 Percent Savings on Long Distance and State Trains
WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors working with clients who prefer rail travel should consider the Amtrak savings promotion.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. It’s time to sit in comfort, and not traffic for your spring, summer and holiday
Eurostar: Remembrance Day sparks train passenger warnings not to bring bombs on board
Eurostar is reminding passengers not to bring these items on board for Remembrance Day (Image: Getty Images) Eurostar has taken to social media to remind customers they cannot bring bombs, shells or weapons on board their trains. The travel advice
Beaches Turks and Caicos Slated to Close Indefinitely in 2021
Sandals Resorts International, the parent company of Beaches Resorts, recently announced to its travel agent partners that it will be closing Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa during certain dates from now through 2021, and possibly much longer.
International Expeditions and Zegrahm Expand Groups Program for Travel Advisors
Two leaders in experiential travel, International Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions, are expanding their group programs for travel professionals. Advisors can now earn free space when booking as few as four guests on select departures with both tour operators. MORE Tour
Virgin Voyages Says Bon Voyage to Non-Commissionable Fares
Virgin Voyages is eliminating non-commissionable fares on its cruises as part of a broader effort to banish what it called the “nickel and diming” of travel advisors. The company, which affectionately refers to travel advisors as its “First Mates,” said
Element Hotels Debut First Property in Michigan
WHY IT RATES: Located in the heart of Detroit’s entertainment district, Element Detroit at the Metropolitan brings new life to one of the city’s most iconic buildings, which sat vacant for 40 years and was destined for demolition. —Mia Taylor,
