Labor Day Weekend air travel hit a record high in 2017, with more than 16 million people traveling by plane. When looking at travel patterns from last year, AirHelp, the world’s leading air passenger rights company, found that passengers are eligible to claim more than $10.7 million from disrupted flights between the Thursday and Tuesday of […]
“Nobody likes us, we don’t care.” These immortal words championed by the Philadelphia Eagles during their Super Bowl victory parade in early 2018 sums up a city unfairly pegged as the “sixth borough” by New Yorkers. While the proximity of Philadelphia to New York City gives that argument some ammunition, Empire State expatriates who’ve headed two hours […]
Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – one of most modern and active air terminals in New York with more than 21 million passengers per year – announced today that all of its 32 restaurants are officially Certified Green Restaurants®, marking the first time an airport terminal in the world has reached such […]
Smithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, September 22nd as the 14th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows museums nationwide to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every […]
In early June, the International Air Transport Association reduced its 2018 profit forecast by 12%, blaming rising fuel and labor costs and in response, air carriers including American Airlines, Delta and United, announced that passengers should prepare for higher ticket prices. In addition to the price increases, the industry lacks new pilots, causing many planes […]
Ballet Hispanico, the nation’s premier Latino dance organization, brings its bold and eclectic brand of contemporary dance to the Vail Dance Festival for the first time in August 2018. “We are thrilled to be part of this renowned festival that is meeting the need for diversity head-on with its innovative pairings of artists of all […]
The heat is on: With summer just around the bend, some 88% of American travelers report they plan to take their families on vacation this year, according to AAA Travel. Here is a “Top 10” list of choices for kid-friendly vacations with plenty of activity suggestions to minimize planning (a perk for parents!) and keep […]
Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark was ranked among the 30 top indoor waterparks in the world—and #1 in the state of Pennsylvania—by U.S. News & World Report. Aquatopia offers year-round family fun to guests and visitors at Camelback Resort, the Poconos’ premier adventure destination. Catering to guests of all ages, the 125,000-square-foot indoor waterpark […]
Explore the World’s Longest Underground Cave System Where: Mammoth Cave National Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world and has an abundance of hiking, biking, equestrian and water trails for visitors. More than 400 miles have been explored and mapped so far, with new caves […]
Kicking off what is sure to be a star-studded line-up, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to announce that Patti LaBelle, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Spice will be performing in the 22nd Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which will take place June 27 to July 1, 2018. “I am extremely pleased to have such […]
Global luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand Nikki Beach Worldwide is set to open its newest location in Port Ferdinand, Barbados this winter. Nikki Beach Barbados will sit on 1.4 acres of pristine beachfront and mark the entry of the first luxury beach club property in Barbados. The beach club will run along the shores of […]
The NYC Health Department is reminding travelers to be vaccinated before taking a trip to Europe. New Yorkers should speak with their medical provider prior to international travel to ensure that they are up-to-date with all vaccinations – including routine vaccinations like the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) combination vaccine. Several European nations are experiencing […]
Head to One World Observatory and you will find troves of tourists. In fact, it is one of NYC’s most popular sites. But New Yorkers don’t need to miss out on this dynamic destination. One World Observatory is 1,200 feet from the Manhattan streets below, and it offers an incredible vista of New York City. […]
More and more Americans take Fido along on their travels. In fact, Sixty percent of pet owners said they traveled with their pets in 2010. While you can’t take your pet just everywhere, more and more travel destinations are becoming pet friendly. In Providence, head to Gano Street Dog Park. Or have some fun with […]
Back by popular demand, The Soul Train Cruise will bring along several of the biggest fan favorites who have performed on “The Hippest Trip at Sea” over the past five years when it sails in January 2018. Charlie Wilson, Eddie Levert of The O’Jays Jeffrey Osborne, The Whispers, The Spinners, Gerald Alston of The Manhattans, […]
