Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
Among the rules about what you are allowed to bring with you on a cruise ship, one is a no-brainer. With the exception of service animals, live animals and pets are on the not-to-bring list for Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines. However, that didn’t stop one passenger from sneaking his or her pet cat onboard the Ovation of the Seas. The animal had to be...
After American Express Travel revealed its 2024 Trending Destinations List, it looks like 2024 is going to be even better than 2023. This year was hugely busy for travel and there’s no reason to think this will change in the New Year. However, instead of visiting the same old locations in 2024, try out some of these trending, but off-the-beaten-path locations for...
Exciting news from Azamara, as the cruise line announces its return to New England for the first time in a decade. Moreover, its cruise ships will also explore new destinations in Canada, Greenland and Iceland. The company yesterday announced its exciting 2025 fall schedule including both old and new destinations. Azamara returns to New England Based in Miami...
In recent years, Europe has been building on its rail connections and services, offering some of the best new train journeys in 2024. Whether people prefer high-speed rail travel or comfortable sleeper trains, the option continues to be better for the environment than flying. Each year in December, the latest new rail options are announced for the coming year. Read...
Get ready for the summer of 2024, when Virgin Atlantic is adding flights to London from two major US hubs. The airline will add from flights from New York City and Boston to London, England next summer. Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic is also adding flights to other UK cities from the US. Virgin Atlantic to add more flights between London and US hubs in summer 2024 The UK...
Great news for people in the UK, as Universal has acquired some land 60 miles north of London in Bedford while it explores the possibility of a new theme park. Naturally, people across the pond are also great fans of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo and the like, so this is possibly great news for them. Read on to find out what we know so far about the possible exciting...
Interest in Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the spring of 2023 saw many visitors. Looking ahead to the spring of 2024, and interest is likely to be even stronger. However, the airline is making a plan with earlier seasonal starts and increased seat capacity. This will allow North Americans to take advantage and visit...
Thanks to Marriott and Celebrity Cruises, a lucky person could win a free cruise valued at up to $4,500. Meanwhile, Marriott Bonvoy is teaming up with Celebrity Cruises, with the prize to sail to Alaska or the Caribbean – winner’s choice. Read on to find out how you can enter the sweepstakes and nab that free cruise that is on offer. Marriott and Celebrity Cruises...
Anyone who lives in or regularly visits Spain is aware of the fact that authorities take speed control seriously. What with hidden radar cameras and cop cars hiding in the bushes, it is all too easy to get caught going over the limit. However, it seems not every town in Spain takes speed control so seriously. One town, La Algaba in the Sevilla Province has introduced...
Romantic couples often run off to Las Vegas for a quick marriage, leading to the city officially dubbing itself the Wedding Capital of the World. In fact, the county reckons it issues some 80,000 marriage licenses annually. It seems the city is taking advantage of this fact and inbound fliers will be able to get their marriage license on arrival at the airport. This...