London has been named one of the best travel destinations in the world, beating popular cities including Rome, Paris and Crete. Tripadvisor has revealed the most sought-after spots across the globe in their first Travellers’ Choice Awards, and London has come out right at the top. The capital city has been named the third most … Read more
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Seeking new horizons for 2024? One of the most valuable resources for travellers in search of fresh opportunities is the constantly updated list of airline route launches compiled by schedule analyst Sean Moulton. The table currently … Read more
The New York Times has named exploring New Zealand by train as one of the best things to do in 2024 –but you’ll need at least $13,999 to experience its recommended journey. The publication’s annual ‘52 Places to Go’ list says that while “road-tripping across New Zealand is a free-spirited traveller’s dream”, travelling by train … Read more
There’s a tonne of guidance out there about where to head if you’re planning a trip away this year, but the New York Times’ annual list of 52 Places To Go is more comprehensive than most. The paper’s experts have compiled this year’s list of destinations with sustainable travel and cultural events in mind. From … Read more
This is a new trend with ancient roots. In its purest form, silent travel is associated with silent meditation retreats. These originated out of the Buddhist practice of Vipassana, which translates as “seeing things as they really are,” or insight. Vipassana retreats involve spending a period of time in ‘noble silence’, with most of the … Read more
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One of Southwest’s best sales of the year is back — to the tune of up to 40 percent off base fares across its network. The sale must be booked by Thursday, Jan. 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT and is available for travel from Jan. 30 to May 22. Travelers must use the promo code … Read more
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With several rounds of winter weather heading into West Michigan this week, crews are preparing to respond to slippery roads and potential power outages. The first wave of snowfall is expected Tuesday into Wednesday. Northern counties could see seven inches of snow or more, while central and southern counties will see … Read more
With nearly all of the Chicago area under either a winter weather advisory or a winter storm warning Tuesday, officials warned of difficult travel conditions and heavy, wet snowfall across the area totaling up to 9 inches in some parts. Tuesday morning, as much as 1-4 inches of snow had already fallen in some parts, … Read more
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for south and central Ontario. A major winter storm is expected to move into portions of southern and central Ontario Tuesday morning. Snow may be heavy at times, with a risk of freezing rain. The snow is expected to change to rain tonight as temperatures rise … Read more
NEW YORK (WABC) — Another winter storm arrived on Tuesday and it is bringing concerns of widespread flooding for already flood-prone regions in the area as well as high winds. Flash flood warnings were issued Tuesday evening for several parts of New Jersey. Click here for the latest advisories, watches, and warnings from the National … Read more