A Ryanair passenger has been hailed a hero after a random act of kindness at an airport in Spain went viral. He was captured on video helping a distressed mother of three who was unable to pay her “ridiculous” excess baggage fee. Late last month, passengers were waiting to board a flight from Ibiza to…
Distressed Mom at Airport Can’t Pay Baggage Fee–Then Young Man Steps Up: ‘I’ll Pay for You’
Outdoor Family Fun in Santa Barbara
Now more than ever getting unplugged and spending time outdoors with family is so important for mental and physical health. Our family was in need of some travel therapy, and our recent trip to Santa Barbara delivered that not only by reconnecting us with nature, but also by fulfilling our goal to learn a few…
Sometimes Group Travel Is the Best Way to Go
My wife, Fyllis, and I had long dreamed of visiting Costa Rica. We knew about its reputation for magnificent landscapes, abundant animal and birdlife, and preservation of the magnificent environment. We could have spent hours searching the Internet for flights and hotels, reserving a rental car and taking care of the many other required details….
UK Ban on Travel From South America Comes Into Force
The UK ban on travel from South America has come into force, with the transport secretary describing it as a precautionary decision to tackle a potential new variant of the CCP virus that emerged in Brazil. The new travel ban, which also includes Portugal, was announced on Thursday afternoon by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and…
Concerned Over Brazil Variant, UK Bans Travel From South America
From tomorrow, the UK is banning travel from all South American countries, hoping to stop a new variant of the CCP virus that has emerged in Brazil. Announcing the new restrictions, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that they do not apply to British or Irish Nationals or people with UK residency rights. “But passengers returning…
Find Lucille Ball, Mark Twain, and Salad Dressing in Upstate New York
Leaving Chautauqua County, my husband, Vic, and I continued our Empire State Road Trip in upstate New York, this time headed toward Watkins Glen and the Thousand Islands. Our trip was organized by the Harbor Hotels, and when we left one for the other they each gave us a little cooler full of water, fruit,…
Comedy Is on Display in Chautauqua, New York
How many places do you walk into laughing? You can’t help it at the National Comedy Center in Chautauqua, New York, which we visited as part of an Empire State Road Trip in upstate New York. Flashes of comedic movies, TV shows, and stand-ups assault your inner comedian as you enter the National Comedy Center,…
A Family Winter Wonderland in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is such a beautiful vacation destination for nature lovers, no matter what season they decide to visit. Our recent getaway to South Lake Tahoe was our first winter experience in this picturesque resort city, and it certainly left more to be desired. The second you leave Lake Tahoe, you want to plan exactly…
Politicians’ Holiday Trips Provoke Backlash
Federal and provincial politicians have faced backlash and consequences following trips abroad over the holidays, while a large Christmas gathering by an independent MPP has prompted a police investigation. Jacqueline Biollo, a principal with Aurora Strategy Group, said the politicians’ actions are regrettable, even if their political careers survive. “I’m embarrassed for each and every…
John Wayne Airport Travel Plunges in December
Holiday travel at Orange County, California’s John Wayne Airport appeared grounded as officials reported a 75 percent drop in the preliminary number of passengers for December. “John Wayne Airport has faced unprecedented challenges in 2020,” airport director Barry Rondinella said in a statement. “Through it all, the airport team has gone above and beyond to…
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