by Traveler | Jun 2, 2025 | Tourism
It’s no secret that our absolute favorite week of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during the holiday season. It’s perfect in every regard, from manageable crowds to reliably comfortable weather to the parks decked out for Christmas. There are many other weeks...
by Traveler | Jun 2, 2025 | Travel
John Flamsteed was appointed as Charles II’s astronomical observer. As he was the first Royal Astronomer, I begin to understand why the oldest building at the Royal Observatory is named after him –  Flamsteed House. John was appointed on 4th March 1675, but it wasn’t...
by Traveler | Jun 2, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Intrepid Travel is expanding its accommodation offering with the acquisition of two new properties, in Australia and Morocco. Joining the Intrepid portfolio is the 20-room Edge of the Bay resort in Tasmania and a 17-room Riad in Marrakech. Located in Coles Bay on...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Tourism
Our 1-day itinerary for a perfect day in Hong Kong Disneyland, balancing an efficient strategy with slowing down to enjoy the ‘Disney Details.’ In addition to a plan of attack for doing attractions with short lines, this 1-day HKDL touring plan recommends restaurants,...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Tourism
This ranks every single hotel at Walt Disney World–Values, Moderates, Deluxes, and Villas–from worst to best for those planning vacations this year or in 2026. These resort rankings consider theme, amenities, location, transportation, pools, dining, guest rooms, and...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Tourism
In ‘just for fun’ news, Walt Disney World has added 17 new character icons to the My Disney Experience app, giving guests greater variety to represent themselves with a selection of ‘synergistic’ characters based mostly on new additions to the parks & beyond. This...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Travel
Beyond renowned architectural sights, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and the incredible food scene in Barcelona, a more peaceful, quieter and greener city is waiting to be discovered. The perfect place to relax and escape from the bustling town is in the beautiful...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Photo Credit: Manola Studio TWENTYNINE PALMS, California—Hotel Wren, a reimagined 1940s roadside motel, is now open in Twentynine Palms at the gateway to Joshua Tree’s north entrance. The 12-room property, designed by Jessica Pell, founder of Los Angeles-based Manola...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Tourism
Universal Orlando has doubled to tripled its daily tickets for sale to Epic Universe, raising the capacity cap by a significant degree even in the face of rising crowds, higher wait times, and increased complaints. This shares details of the change, plus our...
by Traveler | Jun 1, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Photo Credit: Berkadia CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Berkadia announced the successful sale of the 121-room Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Managing Director Denny Meikleham and Associate Director John Kluh of...
