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Will the Pandemic Force Us to Take Fewer Flights in the Future?

Emma Lavelle

2020-06-17T18:30:00+00:00

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the biggest issue facing the travel industry was the environment. Activists such as Greta Thunberg were pioneering flygskam – flight shaming, causing many travellers to reconsider how often they boarded a plane. Now that we are in the middle of a global pandemic, many of us won’t be taking a flight in the near future. Even when the pandemic starts to fade away and tourism resumes, will as many of us fly as before?

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COVID-19 Precautions Hotels Are Taking

Gail Palethorpe

2020-05-12T18:30:00+00:00

From thermal cameras at hotel entrances to cleaning robots, the use of mobile phone apps to check-in, check out, and to open your guest room door; hotel stays won't be what they were pre-coronavirus pandemic.

Category: Hotels

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Hotel Guests’ Most Outrageous Requests and the Most Accommodating Concierges

Gail Palethorpe

2020-03-10T06:05:41+00:00

Would you like a panda to cuddle up to in bed or a bath in Champagne? The procurer of wishes, like a genie in a bottle without the rubbing required, a hotel concierge can satisfy your finicky desires or make your dreams a reality.

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How to Offset Your Carbon Footprint When Travelling

Emma Lavelle

2019-09-09T18:30:00+00:00

It’s difficult to avoid the current conversations about climate change – especially when you are a frequent traveller who is worried about your carbon footprint. There are several ways that you can offset or lessen your carbon footprint read on to discover more about carbon offset schemes.

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7 Things to Know When Travelling with a Chronic Condition

Jenny Hart

2019-09-05T16:00:00+00:00

Travel can be eye-opening, invigorating, and restorative. And while having a chronic medical condition can make travel more difficult, it doesn’t have to mean that you can’t take off.

Category: Travel Safety

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Why You Should Step off the Beaten Track on Your Travels

Emma Lavelle

2019-09-03T18:30:00+00:00

What destinations are at the top of your personal bucket list? Are they the usual places— Venice, Barcelona, Tulum, Bali—or somewhere a little more off the beaten track? More and more, tourists are opting to stay away from popular destinations.

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Hotel Review: The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London, U.K.

Eva Leonard

2019-07-15T16:00:00+00:00

Location & AppearanceConveniently located on Piccadilly, just south of Mayfair, the Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is right across the street from Royal Green Park and a quick walk to Hyde Park Corner and Green Park tube stations. Complementing the

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Will A Carry-on See You Through a Multi-week Trip?

Isabelle Kellogg

2019-07-03T18:30:00+00:00

Advances in luggage design, from being “smart” to smash-proof, won’t help you if you’ve decided to take carry-on luggage for a trip lasting two to three weeks. The trick is being “smart” about what to pack.Most likely, all of us approach packing

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