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Flying Fourth of July weekend or later this summer? Pack your patience and this game plan. Y ou know travelers are in for a bumpy Fourth of July weekend when airlines and the U.S. government begin pointing fingers at each other in the days ahead of the holiday. For months, travelers have been dealing with above-normal levels of flight delays and cancellations, with airlines chopping more than 15% of scheduled summer flights due to staffing shortages and other operational issues. Unfortunately, experts see more of the same on the horizon. “Looking at the past few weeks, I don't think there's any reason to think that things are going to go especially smoothly this weekend,” says Scott Keyes, co-founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights , an airfare deals newsletter with more than two million subscribers. “With 11 million travelers expected to fly over July Fourth, we are expecting a busy holiday weekend and travelers should be prepared for potential disruptions,” says Hayley … [Read more...] about The Smart Traveler’s Survival Playbook For Summer Flight Cancellations

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Getting around Europe this summer won’t be easy. There are long lines at airports, possible mass transit strikes, and crowds of visitors. "Traveling in Europe this summer can present some challenges," says Stephen Anderson, chief marketing officer at FocusPoint International , a travel risk management and crisis response company. "Mass transportation strikes, for example, can create headaches for tourists with preset plans for getting around European cities to take in the culture and landmarks." Making matters worse: Almost everyone wants to be in Europe this summer. Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Partners USA , says Americans' interest in traveling to Europe is "explosive." "Our latest International Travel Confidence Index also found that a majority of Europeans plan to vacation within their own countries this summer," he adds. "Italians and Spaniards lead the way, packing beaches … [Read more...] about European Travel This Summer: How To Get There And What To Avoid

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Amid announcing a permanent ban on house parties and a $10 million OMG! Fund for developing what’s called as the world’s craziest accommodations, Airbnb has released findings on Fourth of July bookings indicating growth relating to family stays and alternative office setups. The online home rental marketplace also unveiled their list of top trending destinations for the upcoming 2022 holiday weekend. The list, of locations across the United States, ranks the searches as: Orlando New York City Los Angeles South Florida Gulf Coast San Diego Central Florida Gulf Coast Seattle North Carolina Coast Myrtle Beach North Carolina Mountains According to Liz DeBold Fusco, senior communications lead for North America at Airbnb, the company’s findings show not only more people getting away for the holiday weekend but also where and why they’re heading to. “The top trending destinations for this … [Read more...] about Airbnb’s 2022 Fourth Of July Bookings Find Increases In Family Travel, Hybrid Stays And Unique Lodging

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Welcome to AutoCamp, New York’s latest upstate oasis. Nothing says summer like swapping stories over s’mores and a crackling campfire. Just north of Woodstock, spread across 27-acres of forests and sunny wide open meadows in New York’s Catskills, AutoCamp opened their design-forward meets retro-chic glamping doors this month, just in time for the summer travel season. “There are some locations that just feel inevitable to us and Catskills has always been one of them due to the region's consistently thriving cultural and outdoor scene,” CEO and founder of AutoCamp Neil Dipaola said. Formerly a Kampground of America (KOA) campsite, guests at AutoCamp will find a mix of accommodation types that includes a fleet of 65-airstreams, as well as vintage-chic kitted out cabins and luxury tents. A hot tub-plunge pool is slated to open later this year. The brand, whose unofficial tagline is “where great design … [Read more...] about Airstreams, And Wide Open Spaces Are Calling At This Brand New Glamping Resort In The Catskills

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s always more rewarding to explore a culinary or wine destination if a major chef or wine expert is leading the trip: they have the contacts and knowledge to unlock the secrets of a place. A new series of small group trips from the company Modern Adventure called Paragon will provide that expertise along with an altruistic aim: a portion of each trip will support a charity or nonprofit chosen by the luminary leading it. The first trip, scheduled for April 15-23, 2023 to Japan, will be led by Kyle and Katina Connaughton , owners of Healdsburg, California’s Michelin three star SingleThread,Farm-Restaurant-Inn a showcase of exceptional ingredients grown on their farm and fashioned into exquisite 10 course tasting menus of Japanese influenced creations. The Connaughtons are drawing on their experience of living and working in Japan, passion for the country’s rituals and deep connections to artisans and master chefs … [Read more...] about New, Immersive Culinary And Wine Trips Launch Led By Top Chefs And Sommeliers

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin From our physique to our complexion, summer is the time when we all really want to shine looks-wise. If you’re headed to a sunny destination soon, there are many beauty treatments that can ready you for your swimsuit and photo moments. New York City is home to some of the best spas in the world and if you’re near, you may want to book one of these: 1. EMSCULPT NEO - SKINNEY Medspa You might have previously heard of EMSCULPT, a non-invasive body treatment which uses HIFEM+ (high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy) to reduce fat and build muscle. Well now there’s an even more effective iteration called EMSCULPT NEO which additional uses radiofrequency to increase fat reduction and muscle growth. During a session you’ll have a device attached to your area of choice (stomach and buttocks are particularly popular) and the device creates an intense but not painful contraction and warmth to initiate fat breakdown. … [Read more...] about 3 Summer-Friendly Beauty Treatments To Try Now In New York City

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A few years back, JSX CEO Alex Wilcox was on a business trip when he encountered a family with a child on the autism spectrum. The child was so distraught by the sights, sounds, and overall airport experience that the family couldn't board the plane. Wilcox felt he could do something about this at JSX. After that encounter, Wilcox was dedicated to building on JSX's existing strengths by empowering crew members to serve people with autism and their families better, furthering the air carrier's mission of offering simple, joyful, and reliable air travel for all. Air Travel Can Be Difficult For Autistic People It was in 1990 that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. One of its goals was to make travel easier by requiring operators to offer accommodations, such as wheelchair lifts, airport shuttle service, and rental cars with hand controls. It also led to the rise of interpreters and closed captioning … [Read more...] about Why Companies Like JSX Are Making Travel Easier For Autistic Individuals

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline New York state and city officials filed lawsuits Wednesday going after gun distributors who sell “ghost guns” that can escape firearm restrictions and be harder to trace, as the state tries to crack down on gun violence and do more to limit firearms after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed carry law. Key Facts New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Mayor Eric Adams filed lawsuits in state and federal courts, respectively, against multiple national gun distributors that have been linked to “ ghost guns ,” firearms that are privately assembled and don’t have serial numbers, meaning they can’t be tracked and aren’t subject to background checks on purchases or other restrictions. The lawsuits allege the distributors have sent “unfinished” firearm frames and receivers to people in New York who then use those parts to assemble working guns—without including serial … [Read more...] about New York City And State Sue ‘Ghost Gun’ Distributors — Hit Back After Supreme Court Knocks Down Gun Law

Gilas Pilipinas after its blowout loss to New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Auckland. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas coach Nenad Vucinic was hardly in the mood to pore over any encouraging signs in the Philippines’ 106-60 beatdown at the hands of New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Thursday. “It’s very hard to find positives with such a heavy loss,” he said shortly after the clash at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland. “I don’t think there was any point in focusing on the positives. We have to eliminate the negative things that we had tonight,” he added. The Nationals were roughed up early into the contest. A laughable second quarter compounded Gilas’ woes, eventually burying them to holes as deep as 46 points and ultimately dooming the Filipinos to a 1-2 record in Group A play. “A very tough night for this young team,” said Vucinic, who is calling the shots on an interim basis. “We have come across a Tall Blacks … [Read more...] about Vucinic: Hard to find positives after Gilas Pilipinas ‘heavy loss’ to New Zealand

In announcing what is expected for the first arrivals in the Phuket Sandbox plan on July 1, Governor Narong Woonsew mostly reconfirmed the rules set out , though a few details and additions came to light. Thailand will welcome back international travellers with the first international flights arriving next Friday. The first arrivals to Phuket will be fully vaccinated Europeans from low- and medium-risk countries. They will fly on Thai Airways flights from London, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Paris, and Zurich on July 1. As has been established during the constant evolution of the Phuket Sandbox reopening rules, all travellers must be fully vaccinated and have a negative Covid-19 test as well as US $100,000 worth of Covid-19 insurance. They will be required to stay in a Safety and Health Administration Plus certified hotel and must stay within Phuket province for at least 14 days before travelling elsewhere in Thailand. (Shorter stays are allowed if the passenger is leaving Thailand … [Read more...] about Phuket governer reviews rules, new details for July 1 arrivals