When someone wakes up unsure of where they are, one would typically assume it’s the result of a few too many gin and tonics the night before. For professional speakers, it’s a common work industry hazard. During back-to-back trips, Nora Burns says this feeling wasn’t uncommon. After a quick inventory of her surroundings, she’d start […]

One is not born, but rather becomes, a traveller. In my case, I became a good traveller by being, for many years, a terrible traveller. Today I specialise in adventure travel writing, cover travel trends in my monthly column for The Telegraph, and boss people around in my weekly travel etiquette slot. But there was […]

In 2017, Jessica Nabongo spent only 21% of the year at home. Bouncing from places like Sri Lanka to the Maldives or from South Africa to Mozambique, she visited 53 countries, 38 of which were new to her. That’s over 189,000 miles on 131 flights. Looking into 2018, the American has no plans of slowing down […]

The discounts were offered to members traveling to the NRA’s annual convention in Dallas The NRA has faced a consumer backlash following a school shooting in Parkland, Florida last week that left 17 people dead. Companies such as Symantec, First National Bank of Omaha, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and others have also ended their discount partnerships with the […]

By Elaine Glusac Feb. 23, 2018 For armchair travelers, a film may be the best way to get to, say, Italy — or, if you’re a “Star Wars” fan, the planet of Ahch-to. But for those who actually like to get on a plane, a movie’s location can determine an entire itinerary. In fact, films […]

Air travel is rarely very romantic, but this Valentine's Day some airports and airlines are making a special effort to add a dash of love and a sprinkle of surprise to the journey. The uptick in couples applying for last-minute marriage licenses in Las Vegas around Valentine's Day usually overwhelms the …

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and his top aides spent more than $90,000 on travel costs in the first few weeks of June, 2017, according to a Sunday report that could put pressure on Pruitt just months after another Cabinet head had to resign over private flights. The $90,000 …

Who and where • Stephanie Mertz of St. Charles (left) with her brother-in-law, sister and niece Steve, Nancy and Jacqueline Benz of Chesterfield, in Mont Saint-Michel, France.  The trip • In late spring, Stephanie traveled to Spain to pick up her niece from a semester of studying abroad in Barcelona. She then met her sister […]

Remember how George Clooney’s ultra-slick character in “Up in the Air” had everything ready to go before he passed through security? Well, seasoned world travelers are just like that, too — they know where they’re going, pack what they need, and don’t waste precious minutes at check-in. Here’s what you need to know to fly like […]

So, your clients are all set to head to Qatar with TravelBound. They are planning to head to the well-known spots like the Museum of Islamic Art, the Katara Cultural Village or perhaps, a BBQ in a Bedouin village. All excellent choices, but if they have an interest in something particular or prefer something of a private nature, […]