Travel Week in Review – June 30th, 2023

With a projected 43.2 million people hitting the roads, driving remains the favored mode of transportation. Gas prices are down approximately 30% from last year, making it more affordable. Here’s how to make your road travels stress-free: plan ahead – map out your route, check for road closures, and be aware of any construction or traffic updates; avoid peak hours – opt for early mornings or late evenings to minimize traffic congestion; utilize technology – make use of traffic apps, the Department of Transportation. Read More…

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up for a busy summer of travel and wants flyers to be prepared as well. Summer air travel volumes are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, and lines at airport checkpoints will likely be long. To help travelers pass through airport security quickly and smoothly, the TSA has offered these seven summer travel tips: double-check your PreCheck. Didn’t get the TSA PreCheck symbol on your boarding pass even though you’re a member? Read More…

A new initiative in Greece is enabling wheelchair users access to hundreds of beaches thanks to an innovative remote controlled accessibility system, as per The Greek Reporter. Designed by Greek company Tobea, Seatrec is a complimentary service aimed at providing sea access to individuals with disabilities and limited mobility, allowing them to ‘swim in the sea independently, safely, and inclusively.’ With 147 beaches already transformed and a total of 287 planned. Read More…

The Mississippi River has attracted travelers for centuries to its wide, story-rich waters. But did you know you can travel the nation’s largest river year-round? The question you need to ask, then, isn’t whether you should take a Mississippi river cruise, but when should you take one. Travelers who love watching the world blossom back to life should consider taking a river cruise during the spring, when the magnolias and cherry trees that are so famous in the south begin to bloom. Read More…

Think the plastic straws you gave up sipping are bad for our oceans? It’s time to consider the same about the sunscreen you use. Non-biodegradable sunscreens that contain harsh chemicals like oxybenzone have been proven to be toxic to coral reeds and other sea life. But travelers haven’t been as quick to wisely abandon them for a natural alternative–so now some destinations are enacting sunscreen bans themselves. Here are some of the most popular destinations that have banned non-biodegradable sunscreens. Read More…