Tagged: hostels

New Tours for Young Travelers Combine Hostelworld Stays with G Adventures Trips

A collection of tours that launched earlier this year aims to attract young vacationers with a combo of group adventure travel and low-cost accommodations in hostels. It's sort of like…

Into the Vault: Walk-In Safe Converted to Hostel Room in Edinburgh

Developers in Edinburgh discovered a surprise while working to convert a 19th-century produce market in the Scottish city's Old Town into a modern hostel for the St. Christopher's Inns…

Japan's Ultra-Cheap “Bed-in-a-Box” Hotels Have Resurfaced—in London

Many years ago, when Japan was the world’s leading economy and Japanese businessmen were hard-striving cheapskates anxious to squeeze out any savings, several properties in Tokyo…

One Key to a Successful European Vacation Is Planning Several Months Ahead

When is it best to begin planning your trip to Europe? Though some of the experts disagree, the majority of them say just after the start of the new year, when airline tickets tend to…

New Hostel in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

You can now stay at a hostel in one of the most radioactive places on earth.Backed by the Ukrainian government and housed in a former Soviet dormitory, the 50-bed accommodation…

New Hotels, a Hostel at Chernobyl, and the National Mall's Oldest Building: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 14, 2017 HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS: A MID-PRICED TRUMP CHAIN AND THE FIRST WEST ELM HOTEL LOCATIONTwo widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on…

After a Quiet Winter, the World of Travel Has Suddenly Erupted with Distinctive Developments

Americans are often left unaffected by various changes in the rules and policies of travel—but that hasn’t been the case in recent weeks.  Consider the following:The proposal of the…

"Poshtels" Come to the USA

A new breed of posh hostels—or "poshtels"—have begun appearing in the United States after gaining popularity in Europe. Far from the old image of hostels as rundown, cramped, and…

What’s the Best Vacation For Your “Stage of Life”? How Age Can—and Should—Affect Your Travel Plans

“Man is by nature a social animal”, wrote Aristotle. And though he wasn’t commenting on vacations, his observation certainly applies:  who one travels with can be as important to the…

Holiday Getaways With Kids: Happenings Across the United States

It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas, as resorts around the country are already preparing for the busy holiday season. With most children around the country enjoying…

Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page," would have approved of The Scholar Ship (www.thescholarship.com).…

Planning Tips for Travelers with Allergies and Special Needs

Travel should be fun, but if impairments keep you from achieving that, you should try to make it as carefree as possible. Nobody can plan for an accident or sudden illness while…