Travel Week in Review – October 6th, 2023

A lot of the nation’s major tourists sites are operated by the federal government. A looming shutdown in Washington could have far-reaching effects on travelers across the country, although they may not be felt immediately, “If history holds up, (travelers are) going to find themselves at a gate that’s closed,” said Wayne Freimund, a professor of recreation resource management at Utah State University-Moab, previously told USA TODAY of national parks, one of several kinds of attractions that… Read More…

Air travel isn’t always comfy, especially if you need some shut-eye. So we asked sleep experts and travel pros how to sleep on a plane. Here are their best tips. When it comes to sleeping during a flight, air travelers usually fall into one of two categories: those who can conk out immediately, and those for whom getting shut-eye is nearly impossible. If you’ve ever looked on with envy at the man blissfully snoring away in the aisle seat, you’ve probably wondered what he knows that you don’t about how to sleep. Read More…

You say 10/11, I say 11/10. Taylor Ann Giardina has spent years traveling around the world but keeps getting tripped up by date formats. In the United States, we could write Oct. 11 as 10/11/17; in the rest of the world, it’s 11/10/17. Confuse that, and you could reserve a room or flight on the wrong day. “I once missed a flight, thinking it was the da afterwards, because I misread the reservation written in the European format — day/month/year,” says Giardina, an interior designer from Austin. Read More…

Crisp whites poolside in the scorching sun, spicy mulled reds at European Christmas markets and bubbly sparklings at milestone celebrations — the criteria for most getaways normally factor in a glass of wine or three. But for the oenophiles and eager sommeliers out there, simply sampling the best pour your all-inclusive hotel has to offer might not quench your thirst into the heart of the world’s most renowned wine regions such as Portugal’s Douro Valley. Read More…

More than 70% of the world is covered with water, which means there are beaches in almost every country of the world. Some countries, however, boast the world’s best beaches that come with incredible natural scenery and plenty of opportunities for adventures. So instead of spending a lifetime visiting every single country with a beach, travelers can just head over to these countries, which are home to the best beaches in the world. Read More…