Tagged: weather

How Bad Will Hurricane Season Be This Year?

Hurricane season officially starts Friday, June 1, but the first named storm of the year has already arrived. Subtropical depression Alberto made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on…

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…

Starting Oct. 13, Drive California's Highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur Again

With the completion of the new Pfeiffer Creek Bridge in Big Sur, California, a key portion of the state's spectacularly scenic Highway 1 is set to reopen on October 13. The original…

Florida Keys to Reopen to Tourists October 1

The Florida Keys will reopen to tourists on October 1, government officials there have announced.The archipelago just off the southern tip of Florida was hit with extreme force by…

United Airlines Called Out for Hurricane Irma Price Gouging

Hurricane Irma is the most severe hurricane ever measured in the Atlantic Ocean, and millions of people are being told to get out of its way.Amid the pre-storm scramble on Wednesday,…

Hurricane Season Could Be Worse Than Initially Predicted

Weather watchers were already expecting the 2017 hurricane season to be unusually active in the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean region. But now researchers at the National…

Too Hot to Fly in Phoenix

Did you know that it can be too hot to fly?Extreme heat causes changes in air density that make it difficult for planes—especially small ones—to take off.Travelers are…

Swiss Hotel Without Walls, New Machu Picchu Restrictions, and It's Too Hot to Fly in Phoenix: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 22, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airports, and ancient sites.NEW VISITING RESTRICTIONS AT MACHU PICCHU (Associated Press)Starting in…

Weather Forecast for Fall: Warm Everywhere

Remember when September was autumn? It sure doesn't feel like that this year in the United States—you'll search in vain for a nip in the air pretty much anywhere you travel in the…

The World's Largest Hotel Chain, a Lawsuit Over Airplane-Seat "Spillover," and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here's the latest from the world's airplanes, hotels, and tourism destinations.* MARRIOTT FINALIZES PURCHASE OF STARWOOD, CREATING WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL CHAIN (Associated…

If You Want to See the Northern Lights, This Is the Winter to Do It

(Photo: FreeImages/Dave Dyet)If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list (and why wouldn't it be?), this winter could be the best chance you'll get until the middle of…

Time to Rethink Tropical Travel Plans for Summer? Federal Forecasters Issue Their Hurricane Predictions

"This is your warning," said Kathryn Sullivan, administrator of the The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.And what a warning it is: today, the NOAA is prediced 13-20…

Travel Tips: How to Overcome the Language Barrier

If you restricted your movements to the parts of the world where people understand you, you might not get too far. After all, it's hard enough for an American to decipher directions…

Are Travelers Overloaded By Social Media?

Mary Gallagher recently received an e-mail from the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau offering "hot deals." But there was a catch: In order to receive them, she had…

Deal or No Deal: Resorts in Naples, Fla. and Mackinac Island

Hotels like to market their packages to travelers as a great way to get added value. Sometimes the packages deliver, but we routinely see packages that offer either slim savings or…

What's New In London This Summer?

Think you've "been there, done that" when it comes to London? Think again. This is a great year for the British capital, with developments that make this summer a prime time to…

Family Getaways in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas & the Bahamas

Spring has sprung, so naturally there are money-saving deals popping up all over the Caribbean. Here's a trio of family-friendly packages that deliver hefty savings for a quick island…

Travel Troubleshooter: A Refund for My Downgraded Airline Seat?

Virginia Pozo buys a first-class ticket to Peru on TACA. But it turns out the ticket is in economy class. When she tries to get a refund on the fare difference, her online agency…

9 Ways to See the Best of Chelsea's Art Scene

In the past decade, more than 250 galleries have moved onto the blocks spanning 20th to 29th streets between Tenth and Eleventh avenues in West Chelsea, further cementing the Big…

Travel Troubleshooter: We're Out of Cars, And You're Out of Luck

When David Nicholson arrives at the National Car Rental counter in Guadalajara, Mexico, he's told they're out of cars. And he's also on his own. Shouldn't National have tried to find…

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Years Later, Still No Refund

Gayle Grafstrom-Corman is promised a refund on her daughter's Lufthansa ticket. But two years later, the 890 euros she's due is nowhere to be found, and neither her travel agent nor…