Those students going abroad this summer for no reason other than the thrill of seeing and living life in other places should not feel guilty about it. Even if it means chalking up more debt or missing summer course credits. They are bound to have formative experiences that will do more for their education, and life choices, than almost …

    In an era of stingier loyalty programs and fewer cheap award seats though, it’s getting extremely difficult to put those 25,000 miles to good use. As a result, some passengers have turned to external help to find their ideal award tickets. Award booking services have been around for years, but a more active points economy and an increasingly complex airline …

Pets in Flight American Airlines’ pet quarters have gotten an upgrade. The carrier’s newAirbus A321T aircraft feature two ventilated pet cabins, one in each bulkhead seat, for stowing pets during takeoffs and landings. While you can keep your pet carrier with you during your trip the cases must be stowed in the closet-like compartments during ascent, descent and taxiing. The …

With the onset of a vacation, many people start packing their bags to visit foreign countries in search of fun and enjoyment. However, some people instead plan to visit foreign lands for medical treatment. This kind of tourism, where people travel overseas to find the right treatment is known as the Medical tourism. The Medical tourism is on the rise …

    Surf Air, a new subscription-based airline, has taken flight in California.  It serves secondary markets and offers a unique alternative to traditional commercial aviation, as well as private aviation. Instead of buying an individual airline ticket on a traditional carrier, Surf Air requires a monthly subscription of $1,750.  It gives travelers unlimited flights in its network, which is …

      Which is better for you: an internship at Goldman Sachs or navigating the chaotic streets of India? Billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz believes travel will help you more. He’s tired of seeing the same types of resumes and argues that young people should take a gap year before they start their careers or college. “We interview …

      The average number of 2.4 million travelers per day would include 332,000 on international flights, which the group said would also be a record. “With 13 of the 15 busiest air travel days of the year falling in the summer months, U.S. airlines are well-prepared to accommodate the increased travel demand by adding flights and seats, and …

    Israel has dropped to place 72 – out of 141 countries – in the 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index published by the World Economic Forum. High prices and security concerns were the main factors behind Israel’s drop. In the last report, published in 2013, Israel was in place 53, meaning that it has dropped a massive 19 …

    Dubai’s Department of Tourism, along with more than 100 stakeholders of the city’s tourism industry, showcased the Emirate destination at the Middle East’s biggest annual tourism and travel event on May 4-7th. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) – held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and attended by some of the global tourism industry’s key players …

  Orlando and New York City have been popular attractions for visitors for years. And 2014 was no exception, with both cities setting records. Taking Orlando first, more than 62 million visitors came to the central Florida city, making the theme park mecca the most visited tourist destination in the U.S., and also setting a new milestone for the U.S. …