By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com In the ever-evolving world of travel, using a travel professional to decode your family vacation options can pay real-time dividends. Here are five things to consider: 1. Is It Travel Time? Prior to the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change…
Experiences Plus Adventure Can Be Transformative
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Are you ready for an EAT vacation? It’s one that promises memorable Experiences, adrenaline-pumping Adventure and truly Transformative moments. Here are five ideas that may fit the bill for you and your family. Cycle in Spiritual Spain Pull out your passports and prepare to join countless other pilgrims on…
The Best Free Things to Do in Mexico City Center
If you are looking for things to do in Mexico City, you won’t have to look too hard. The most populous city on the North American continent, Mexico City, truly has something for everyone. With a fascinating and ancient history, a vibrant and festive culture, and one of the world’s most celebrated food scenes, the opportunities are…
A Trip to Coastal Maine Brings to Mind Lake Superior’s North Shore — to an Extent
By Simon Peter Groebner From Star Tribune Overheard while boarding the flight home from Portland to Minneapolis: Flight attendant: “How was Maine?” Passenger: “Great! It reminded me of the North Shore … you know, in Minnesota.” Flight attendant: “Where’s Minnesota? Oh, is that where we’re going?” Sigh. Notwithstanding the cluelessness of the New York-based crew,…
How to Plan the Perfect Getaway With the Grandkids
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Is travel with grandchildren on your bucket list? If you or your family members hope to make memories in this way, here are five ideas to consider: 1. Choose a Destination Would the kids like to see an island volcano or send selfies with the Statue of Liberty as…
Ultimate Hiking Adventures
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Plan your getaway around a family hiking adventure. Here are five ideas to consider. Natchez Trace Explore wetlands, swamps and hardwood forest, and steep yourselves in history as you hike a section of this National Scenic Trail. The foot trails, totaling more than 60 miles, are divided into five…
Lufthansa Raises 2022 Profit Outlook on Strong Demand for Air Travel
BERLIN—Lufthansa raised its forecast for full-year adjusted operating profit to over 1 billion euros ($980.40 million) on Monday, boosted by strong demand for air travel that continued its post-COVID recovery. The company previously expected adjusted operating profit (EBIT) of more than 500 million euros. Preliminary results for the third-quarter indicated that the airline almost doubled…
Winter Travel Strategies to Get Your Winter Getaways Cheaper
The holidays will soon be here. Winter travel plans are being made, but inflation seems to have affected the budgets of many travelers. As a result, people are looking for cheaper ways to travel more often now than not. An article at CNBC reports that as many as 79 percent of adults with travel plans…
9 Destinations For Beach Vacations
Trying to come up with some beach vacation ideas? When it comes to your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. To help you plan we’re sharing 9 destinations…
As a Young Man, I Traveled the High Sierra by Mule. After 59 Years, I Tried It Again
By Doug Smith From Los Angeles Times Golden Trout Wilderness–We clambered loudly up the miserable incline, horses stumbling as their shoes slid on the ladder of rocks that took us up and away from the Kern River. “Devil’s Stairway,” Chelsea McGlyn, the wrangler on this expedition, said over her shoulder, twisting around in the saddle….
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