Memorial Day Travel To Dip This Year
The motorist organization forecasts a decline of 0.9% in overall travel compared to last year, with 34.8 million Americans making a journey of 50 miles or more. A steep decline in projected air travel dragged down the overall forecast. AAA expects holiday air travel to decrease 8%, to 2.3 million travelers this year. The group said that fliers are suffering from “fee fatigue,” fed up with paying extra for services that were once included in the price of a plane ticket, such as reservation changes, checked baggage, pet travel, food, nonalcoholic drinks, and so on.
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Another Hot New Cruise Ship Heading To New York
Add Princess Cruises to the list of lines sending a hot new ship to New York City. The California-based company this week announced that its soon-to-debut Royal Princess would cruise out of the Big Apple in the fall of 2014.
The 3,560-passenger vessel — the line’s biggest ever — will sail four seven-night voyages out of New York to Canada and New England in September and October 2014. The itinerary will include stops in Boston; Bar Harbor, Maine; Newport, R.I.; and the Atlantic Canadian ports of Halifax and Saint John.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations For Summer 2013
Summer is one of the busiest travel times of the year in a lot of places—with a few exceptions. It’s low season in many tropical locales, winter-sports meccas, and destinations on the other side of the hemisphere. And low season, of course, equates to a high chance of money-saving travel deals. We compared peak and off-peak pricing in a variety of destinations to bring you the most exciting and affordable low-season options for your 2013 summer vacation. Here are top five picks for off-peak travel this summer
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Beachfront Luxury: 15 Decadent Hotels On The Sand
Everyone loves a beach vacation, but where you stay can make a big difference on just how fabulous your beach trip is. That’s why we’ve found the 15 most decadent hotels on the sand to ensure that you enjoy the ultimate beachfront luxury.
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Gatsby’s Gold Coast: 8 Grand Estates
Take a heady trip back to Jazz Age opulence on Long Island’s Gold Coast, a wealthy retreat near New York City where F. Scott Fitzgerald set “The Great Gatsby.” Oheka Castle, completed in 1919, was owned by financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn. The cost of construction at the time? $11 million ($110 million in today’s dollars). Not bad for a summer home.
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5 Intriguing Southern Summer Escapes
An African safari-style tent in the middle of Texas Hill Country. Skeet shooting from a former Coast Guard station 34 miles offshore. Remote treehouses in the middle of a blackwater river. Heck, they’re not your average vacations anywhere in the world. Here are five unusual summer getaway ideas for travelers headed to the U.S. South, also featured in the summer issue of Garden & Gun magazine hitting newsstands May 16.
The Southern lifestyle magazine doesn’t feature that many gardens or guns, although there’s usually some kind of sport and garden in every issue. Borrowed from a 1970s Charleston disco called the Garden & Gun Club, the title is more a metaphor for the Southern lifestyle, heritage and land.
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5 Cruises Less Than $50 Per Night
With all the talk about how Carnival Cruise Line’s troubles might be driving down the price of a cruise, it seems clear that the traveling public wants to know where to find a cruise deal.
Turns out Carnival isn’t the only line offering cabins at great rates. But the great prices are less likely the result of a troubled industry than timing: This is what’s known as “shoulder season” in the cruise industry, the period between spring break and summer when kids are in school and cruise lines need to fill ships.
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Exclusive Rates And More At Starwood Resorts
Escape to Key West and experience island paradise at Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort. It all begins with a 7-minute cruise to our exclusive island resort, just off the coast of Key West. Upon arrival, you’ll discover an exquisitely tranquil and amenity-rich enclave of charming guest cottages with a secluded beach, lush landscaping, top of the line spa and first-class waterfront dining. Book now for stays through October 20, 2013 and enjoy a two bedroom cottage for the price of a one bedroom cottage.
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Another River Line Expands In Europe
Add Scenic Cruises to the list of river lines expanding rapidly in Europe. The Australia-based company in April officially launched its seventh ship on the Continent after rebuilding five of the six older vessels it has in the region over the winter.
Like the earlier ships, the new Scenic Jewel features signature “sun lounges” in most cabins. The full-size walk-out balconies convert into all-weather sealed lounges with the push of a button. Another notable feature of the vessel is its array of five dining options, including an Italian restaurant and 24-hour room service. Many river ships in Europe have just two or three dining options.
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Cunard Line Gives Credits Where Credit Is Due
