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Experience Turks and Caicos is thrilled to announce a significant surge in air arrivals from the United Kingdom to the Turks and Caicos Islands, marking a positive turn in our tourism landscape. While the United States remains our primary tourism source, the rise in visitors from the UK during the initial months of this year is truly encouraging. From January to March 2024, we welcomed 3,946 arrivals from the UK and Europe, representing a remarkable 105.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge can largely be attributed to the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s non-stop flight from Heathrow, London to Providenciales on November 4th, 2023.

Blade, the helicopter charter company, was founded 10 years ago as a way for commuters going between New York and the Hamptons to avoid vehicle traffic.

A proposed Oklahoma City skyscraper is now slated to go even higher in its push to become the new tallest building in the U.S.

Whether you celebrate Earth Day, National Park Week or World Environment Day, you can’t escape the many ways these celebrations strive to bring more attention to the damage the industrial world can wreak on our planet. But after the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic brought the travel industry almost to a standstill, American travelers rushed back to their airports as soon as they could.

Southwest Airlines is shrinking its route map.

No matter how carefully you plan your vacation, bad weather or mechanical delays can throw your trip off track without warning. That's why it's important to consider getting travel insurance to protect your trip.

I didn’t mind that it was raining when I arrived in Cannes on a Tuesday afternoon in November. Strolling the small city on the French Riviera, best known for its annual celeb-studded film festival, I appreciated the sleepy beaches; the warm, salty breeze; the dearth of crowds or waits to be seated at restaurants. That evening at Le Fouquet's brasserie, as rain pitter-pattered on the ceiling of the heated terrace, the sommelier poured me a chilly Chablis to go with my crispy seared scallops. “Romantic, isn’t it?” he asked. I couldn’t help but agree.

There’s so much more to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Rose of the North, than first meets the eye.

Visitors to Hawai‘i often envision its fine sand beaches and cultural venues, but this destination is also home to many locally-owned and operated businesses. In late April, an entrepreneurship is bringing their products and services to New York City through a pop-up marketplace.

Anyone who’s been to Indonesia's Gili Islands would likely agree on one thing – you can’t help but feel relaxed as soon as you set foot on the fine white sands.

There’s never been more interest in actual, genuine off-the-beaten-path travel than now. More and more tourists are searching out escape from the everyday—trips with fewer people, less (or preferably no) technology, and an opportunity to recalibrate and experience something authentic and life-affirming.

Summer is around the corner in the northern hemisphere, and the team at Lonely Planet is already making (or has made) their travel plans.

Northern France’s counterpart to the famed Côte d’Azur, one insanely scenic stretch of coast has it all.

Most diners don’t think of land-locked Colorado as the place to go for fantastic sushi. However, the Centennial State is swimming with good fish, partially because it’s a central hub for airplanes stopping between coasts. Local chefs demand it, too, making sourcing sushi-grade seafood easier.

When it comes to booking online vacation rentals, Airbnb and VRBO have long reigned supreme, dominating the market with their vast selections and user-friendly platforms. But a new player is stepping into the arena: bnbfinder. This emerging platform is not just another alternative; it's a direct challenger to the status quo, offering a compelling twist that's capturing the attention of savvy travelers and property owners alike. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive selection of professionally managed properties, bnbfinder is on a mission to make your vacation rental planning a breeze.

Spirit Airlines is making more changes to its route network.

Southwest has a summer travel fare sale with fares starting at $49. With summer approaching rapidly, now is the ideal time to start planning some getaways!

Sicilian cuisine is an intriguing melange that developed over centuries, the result of an endless stream of conquerors—Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Saracens, Normans, and Spanish—that shaped the island’s culture and cooking. Learning about a destination through its food is one of travel’s great delights, of course; a good way to do that (beyond all the restaurant “research”) is to take cooking lessons in situ. It can help you connect to a locale in deliciously simple yet profound ways.

Let's talk about the typical travel service experience: booking online, waiting in long queues, navigating through crowded spaces, and often dealing with one-size-fits-all solutions that barely meet individual needs. Now, picture the exact opposite—a world where each service is tailor-made, every detail is meticulously planned, and personal space and privacy are paramount. Welcome to Knightsbridge Circle, often hailed as the pinnacle of exclusivity in the world of concierge services—a far cry from the norm. This is where luxury is personalized, experiences are bespoke, and every member's whim is treated as a priority.

Speakers at last year’s Phocuswright Conference in Miami declared that we are now in “the age of awe” – a growing trend where people are seeking out unique and life-changing trips through ‘experiential travel’.

The trade group representing the U.S. airline industry is asking the federal government to pause the expansion of passenger flights to China due to the “existing harmful anti-competitive policies of the Chinese government.”