Cirium Announces 2019 On-Time Performance Rankings

Cirium (formerly FlightGlobal) has released its annual on-time report by airlines and airports.  The report at 54 pages gives a comprehensive report of mainline, network and regional airlines operating in regions around the world.  This same report also shows on-time performance by departing airports in those same worldwide regions.  Due to space constraints, I will […]

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Vancouver Island splendor at Wickaninnish Inn

On on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where the inn is located, visitors can explore the unique mix of nature, luxury and native culture that defines this increasingly popular destination.

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US, others impose restrictions as virus toll spikes further - WPLG Local 10

US, others impose restrictions as virus toll spikes further  WPLG Local 10

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Bag your bargain UK break from £15pp! Rugged coastlines, adventure parks and historic towns

Our hugely popular offer for readers to holiday from £15pp is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. Here Kate Leahy rounds up some of the best UK destinations that you could head to.

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New Juneau roundtrip available from American Cruise Lines

The Inside Passage excursion aboard the American Constellation includes visits to the Mendenhall Glacier, Skagway, Haines and Petersburg.

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Introduction: Premium Economy for Poutine

Fresh off (finally) finishing my report about my summer Japan boondoggle, time to move on to my next adventure. In October, I decided to celebrate the end of tax season with a long weekend heading to Canada. My main goal was to review more premium economy products, and traveling to Canada provided a couple of […]

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Looking For A Wellness Getaways? Why The Philippines Offers The Best Holiday Spas

The Philippines is fast becoming a spa holiday haven for tourists from different parts of the world. In fact, the 2018 report from Global Wellness Institute revealed that the country showed 31.1 percent of the average annual growth rate from 2015 to 2017. It also showed that the spa and wellness industry is thriving in the Southeast Asian country. Also, going to the spa became one of the top

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Pictured: The quirky new Japanese hostel set inside a former school

The hostel, which was formerly the Kuzumi Daini Elementary School, is now called Ready to Flight! Narita. It is located just five miles from Narita International Airport, which serves Tokyo.

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Florida to have another budget fight over tourism promotion

The House's preliminary budget again includes no money to fund Visit Florida, but the Senate and governor have both included $50 million in their proposed budgets.

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Alaska Airlines Contemplates 2020 Fleetplan

Alaska Airlines is doing some soul searching on how to proceed with its mainline fleet.  Fresh from the Airlines’ fourth-quarter 2019 earnings call, there are some clues on fleet direction. Alaska’s Current Fleet As of January 1, 2020, the Alaska Airlines fleet consists of 237 mainline jets (737 and A320 series) and 63 regional aircraft […]

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Alaska Airlines Jobs Alert: 2,800 New Openings

Have you ever dreamed of a job in aviation? If so, now is your chance! Alaska Airlines is planning a major year of growth in 2020 and to support their growth the airlines needs a new batch of employees. In 2020, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air plan to hire nearly 2,800 new employees to support […]

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And did those feet … 15 pilgrim trails in the UK and Europe

Walkers of any faith or none will be inspired by our pick of historic, uplifting and long-distance pilgrimages, with transport links and places to rest weary legs each night

A thoroughly modern pilgrimage route, this 40-mile waymarked path was opened four years ago to celebrate the life of the seventh-century local heroine. The route goes in a semi-circle from Hinderwell near the coast, up on to the North York Moors, and down the Esk Valley to Whitby Abbey. On the way it takes in no fewer than eight churches dedicated to St Hilda, a fine Yorkshire “trod” – a stone pannierway indented by medieval wayfarers and their packhorses – and stepping stones over the River Esk at Lealholm.
Further information Walking St Hilda’s Way, £5 plus p&p from dalescourtpress.co.uk.
Getting there From Saltburn station take the X4 bus to Hinderwell. There are rail links to Middlesbrough from Whitby.
Where to stay Weary pilgrims will find the sauna at the 16th-century Fox and Hounds in Ainthorpe most welcome (doubles from £90 B&B, foxandhounds-ainthorpe.com).

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Inside the world's first cheese-themed hotel suite in London

The suite, which is in an apartment complex in Camden, London, has been created by Café Rouge to mark the launch of its new 'cheesy menu'.

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Delta kicks off Latam partnership with four new Miami routes

The airline will fly to Orlando, Tampa, Salt Lake City and Raleigh-Durham, N.C.

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Walking in Italy: on the trail of Saint Francis of Assisi

We follow a route through the green hills of Umbria walked 800 years ago by the ‘first environmentalist’ – but swap prayer and poverty for soft pillows and handmade pasta

Peace, universal love, respect for the natural world… Francis of Assisi, the “first environmentalist”, is the sort of saint whose teachings even the most ardent secularist couldn’t object to. His celebration of simplicity and rejection of material possessions also chime with today’s distaste for heedless consumerism.

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The world's most luxurious jungle hotels revealed from Australia to Thailand via the Amazon

A jungle adventure usually means sacrificing modern comforts for basic lodgings. But these stunning hotels prove that you can immerse yourself in nature while surrounded by breathtaking luxury.

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Spain’s best young chefs – and the restaurants where you’ll discover them

The rising stars of Spanish cuisine can be found running their own restaurants – often without the waiting lists and high prices of established venues

Every year, a roll-call of up-and-coming chefs compete to become Spain’s Cocinero Revelación (young cook of the year) at the Madrid Fusión gastronomy event. The 2020 shortlist, drawn up by food critics, featured several startup restaurants. Most of their chef-owners have chosen to return to their hometowns in attempt to wow customers with extravagant tasting menus, following experience at Spain’s top restaurants. This year’s winner – the first woman champion in 17 years of the contest – is Camila Ferraro, from Seville. All eight chefs are worth seeking out for high-quality food at (mostly) reasonable prices.
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A crucial year for cruise market share in Alaska

This Wave Season, Carnival Corp. has come out swinging.

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10 destinations for your 2020 travel bucket list - Prestige Online

10 destinations for your 2020 travel bucket list  Prestige Online

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The safest place to sit on a plane to avoid catching coronavirus is next to the window

Researchers from Emory University say if you fly and there's an infected person on board, sitting in a window seat and staying put reduces your chance of catching it.

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Where to go in 2020 according to travel planners - National Geographic

Where to go in 2020 according to travel planners  National Geographic

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Review: Qatar Airways Economy Class, Doha to Los Angeles

From Doha, Qatar Airways operates one daily flight to Los Angeles, utilizing a refurbished Boeing 777-200LR (77L) aircraft. These long-range Boeing 777s are equipped with the new “Q Suites” business class seats but premium cabin award availability is pretty hard to find on this route. If you can find it, I would definitely recommend business […]

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10 of Europe’s best rural train journeys

Slow rail travel in beautiful landscapes is the joy of these branch lines, which don’t need to be booked in advance. Know a better one? Enter our competition to win two first-class Interrail Passes worth up to £768

This cross-border line linking Switzerland’s Valais region with Haute-Savoie in France is a tiddler among international rail routes and has never been used by grand expresses (even though it’s called the Mont-Blanc Express). The metre-gauge local railway from Martigny to Chamonix skirts the north side of the Mont Blanc massif and so connects standard-gauge lines on either side of the border. Climbing up from Martigny, there are tantalising glimpses of the ravine cut by the River Trient. The train passes great cliffs, twisting and turning with a feast of panoramic views. After crossing the French border at Vallorcine, look out for the Argentière glacier to the left.
• From €28.50 one-way, 22 miles, 90 minutes, hourly, mont-blanc-express.ch

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Is this the new St Moritz? Investment in Switzerland's Andermatt is paying off

Zermatt, Courchevel, Gstaad, St Moritz - they're all starry names in the skiing firmament. And now Andermatt is doing somersaults to join them. Harriet Sime discovers it's now an Alpine superstar.

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The best ice rinks in the UK and Europe: readers’ tips

There’s nothing like skating in a beautiful European city for a blast of wintry fun, especially with a gløgg, glühwein or chocolat chaud to warm up with afterwards

The Maritime Museum in Greenwich has opened an ice rink this year for the first time. It’s outside the Queen’s House and gives a great view through the Royal Naval College to the Thames, creating a scenic skating experience. It’s less pricey than competing museum ice rinks, and less busy, too – no need to book online, simply turn up and buy tickets on the door. Next to the outdoor ice rink there is an indoor bar for those who simply wish to watch, and it’s open until late ...
• Until 12 Jan, adult from £13.50, child from £6.75, rmg.co.uk
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Vegas rolls out the red carpet for NFL Draft

The city has put together a three-day extravaganza of entertainment and interactive experiences for fans attending the annual event to select the league's stars of tomorrow.

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10 of the best things to do in Cluj-Napoca, Romania: a local's guide

The ‘capital’ of Transylvania has a large student population and an arty vibe with excellent clubs and some of Europe’s best-loved electronic music festivals

The historic centre around Unirii Square, the largest square in Cluj, is beautiful. Look out for the Hotel Melody Central. It opened in 1890 as a hotel but has also been a jazz club and a chapel. St Michael’s church is a huge gothic building and sights around the square include Old Banffy Palace, which now houses the National Art Museum, and the old town hall. The three main squares in the city centre – Mihai Viteazul and Avram Iancu, as well as Unirii – are full of historic buildings and cosy bars.

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Caesars takes its soon-to-open conference center on tour

The "All Roads Lead to Caesars Forum" tour will preview the 550,000-square-foot facility, set to open in March, for select meetings and events planners in 14 cities.

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Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Orlando in its new Epic Universe theme park in 2023

Super Nintendo World, which will be based on characters such as Mario and Pokemon, will form part of a fourth theme park at the Florida attraction.

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Extra Holidays Celebrates National Plan For Vacation Day with 30 Percent Off - PRNewswire

Extra Holidays Celebrates National Plan For Vacation Day with 30 Percent Off  PRNewswire

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Beer Tourism: Visiting Breweries On the Road

Many people have routines they follow when traveling. I certainly do. One of my go to searches when visiting a new place it to find local craft beer. Beer tourism, some might call it. Not always an option, but even in non-traditional places for beer, one can often find a bar serving a range of […]

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