Travel expert urges Brits to visit two countries both less than three hours away

Instead of going to the trouble of deciding on a holiday destination, why not let travel expert Hannah Dorling decide for you? Published 20:30 13 May 2024 GMT+1 Deciding on a destination for your vacation is often the hardest part of getting anything booked, as there are many factors to consider as you discuss where … Read more

Owner nearly abandons vacation after seeing heartbreaking footage on his pet cam

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@catnamedpawl Pawlu the cat tugged at the hearts of viewers, including his owner, when video of him holding a fish toy and meowing was posted online. Published 09:15 5 May 2024 GMT+1 A cat owner has told how her cat’s pitiful meow almost caused her to go back and cancel her holiday. … Read more

Surge in travel demand as India heads into election season

As India enters its election season, a notable increase in travel activity is observed in various modes of transportation and accommodation. Travel industry players are reporting an increase in bookings for air and bus travel, especially from metro cities to tier 1 and 2 cities like Patna, Jaipur, Kochi and Assam. This peak in demand … Read more

Travel, hospitality, entertainment comprised 33% of SBI Card’s spends in 9M FY24

The travel, hospitality and entertainment sectors accounted for 33 percent of the total card spend seen by SBI Card during 9M FY24, according to MD and CEO Abhijit Chakravorty. “In our portfolio, in the first nine months of December 2023, 33 percent of spending on various cards was on travel, hospitality and entertainment,” Chakravorty said, … Read more

Intoxicated travellers may not be covered by travel insurance

A recent survey revealed that 70 per cent of Australian travelers are unsure whether their travel insurance will cover them if they have an accident overseas while intoxicated. The survey came after several Australian travelers had their travel insurance claims denied due to intoxication. Camera iconThe Gate of Pile in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Credit: Mogens Johansen/Western … Read more

Revenge travel is coming to an end in the US as price becomes a priority

Travelers seeking revenge after the pandemic disrupted plans for nearly two years have already rescheduled and gone on those trips, but are now looking to venture to their next destination, according to travel experts. After two years of travelers making up for lost time during the pandemic, leisure travel in the United States has finally … Read more

Costs rise for spring break travel, but it won’t keep the crowds away

VIRGINIA – It’s that time of year again, when warmer temperatures make us think of spring and spring break, and if you’re lucky, you might be planning a getaway. From Disney World to the beaches of Florida, spring break hits the roads, skies and seas. Become an Insider and get exclusive content, access to contests, … Read more