Vacation News

Q&A: Why vacation rentals are on the rise Special By Tim Sandle For the vacation and travel sector, the vacation rentals sector is showing impressive growth. David Kolodny and Phil Santoro, co-founders of VacationRenter explain the current trends.

Travel sector is turning to AI: Interview Special By Tim Sandle The travel sector is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to improve the traveler journey from start to finish. To gain an insight into what the use of technology means for the sector, Noreen Henry of WayBlazer assesses the trends.

Review: Escaping the cold with a first-time trip to Disney in your 30s Special By Sarah Gopaul This writer just demonstrated you don’t have to be under a certain age to go to Disneyland for the first time – and have a blast.

Trump's vacation: golf, tweets and phone calls By AFP Washington - President Donald Trump is spending his winter vacation at his exclusive Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida but he is not taking a break from two of his favorite things -- golf and Twitter.

Residents of Hangzhou leave the city ahead of G20 summit By Kesavan Unnikrishnan More than two million residents of the city of Hangzhou have gone on subsidized vacation ahead of the G20 summit. The government has distributed travel coupons worth more than $1.5 billion and free admission to scenic spots across China for its residents.

Thomas Rhett disappoints on new radio single 'Vacation' Special By Markos Papadatos Country singer Thomas Rhett has released his new single "Vacation" to radio two months ago, and it is quite disappointing.

Grand Celebration celebrates first anniversary Commissioned By Brett Wilkins The Grand Celebration, hailed as the finest ship to ever set sail from the Port of Palm Beach, recently celebrated its first anniversary in Freeport Harbour, Bahamas at an event attended by company executives and employees and local political leaders.

A lot of strong emotions about this week’s releases Special By Sarah Gopaul This week’s releases include the frontrunner for best animated film of 2015; a few anniversary releases; a reboot that actually works; and a solid mystery thriller featuring the team from ‘Mad Max: Fury Road.’

Authorities charge teen in arson, slaying of family in California By Nathan Salant Greenwood - A Bay Area teenager was arrested Thursday and charged with killing three members of his own family, whose bodies were found in the burned-out remains of their vacation home in the Sierra foothills.

'Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation' crushes competition By Tim O'Brien It was a good weekend for Tom Cruise and "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation." The film not only won, it beat expectations.

'Vacation' takes to the road; Cruise relies on another 'Mission' By Tim O'Brien "Vacation" started early and it may be a rough road as it continues. Even with the early start, it will not overcome the other newcomer, "Mission: Impossible - Rouge Nation."

5 ways you should re-imagine your getaway plans in 2015 Commissioned By Andrew Moran The traveling experience has greatly changed over the past decade. Learn the five ways to get creative with your vacation plans.

Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show By Bryen Dunn Toronto - Pack your bags and get ready to discover the world at Toronto’s Ultimate Travel Show, taking place Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.

Santiago, home to Cape Verde's capital and so much more (Video) By Anne Sewell Praia - The island of Santiago is home to Praia, the capital city of the Cape Verde Islands, as well as great beaches and beautiful mountains. The largest island in the archipelago, Santiago is also possibly the most diverse in its landscapes.

Entering Canada could be harder than you think By Greta McClain Post 9/11, travel restrictions have become much more stringent, making "issues" that once seemed insignificant a potential obstacle, even when traveling between the United States and Canada.

Why the cruise industry is coasting right now Commissioned By Cate Kustanczy Vacation lovers continue to clamour to cruise lines, despite the boom in self-service travel culture. In fact, cruise holidays are the fastest-growing category in the leisure travel market.

Op-Ed: Bullets and burgers: make mine an Uzi By Robert Weller Kingman - Most vacation trips to the southwest end up in Vegas for gambling or Los Angeles for rides at Disneyland. In gun-happy America add stopping at a gun range.

Safari in Malawi for a warm, friendly adventure (Videos) By Anne Sewell Normally when speaking of safaris, people immediately think Kruger National Park, or the wilds of Kenya, but there are other unique and beautiful locations on the African continent, perfectly suited for the vacation of a lifetime.

Study: Older Americans spend more on vacations By Elizabeth Brown Americans tend to spend more on travel and vacation as they get older, according to a newly released study by Capital One Labs.

A peaceful, unspoilt spot for your summer holiday in Greece By Anne Sewell With modernization taking over the various popular and iconic destinations in Greece, it is sometimes difficult to find somewhere a little out of the way. An unspoiled backwater where all this progress hasn't quite taken over yet.

Norwegian families offer their homes to the needy this summer By Anne Sewell Rather than let their homes stand empty while they take their summer vacations, families are starting a new trend in Norway by letting disadvantaged families move in for the duration to enjoy a vacation of their own.

7 million tourists visited Malaysia during Q1 this year By James Walker The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board announced yesterday that the Asian country has welcomed over 7 million tourists during the first quarter of the year.

The buzz about Savannah: charming and romantic Special By Kay Mathews Savannah - February has been a good month for Savannah, Ga. The travel pages are buzzing about it being among the world’s best travel spots for those seeking a charming or romantic vacation destination. Visitors to Savannah couldn't agree more.

Top vacation destinations 2014: One could be out of this world By Jenna Cyprus There's been considerable discussion in the press over the past 12 months regarding both the lack of vacation time that US employees enjoy compared to those in other countries, and the pressure they feel to continue working rather than take a break.

Review: Travel Europe on a budget, but always stay in style By Anne Sewell Times are tough these days with the economic crisis, but we all still need a break from the stresses of everyday life in general. The good news is that you can now stay in Europe at budget prices, but still in the best of style, in a luxury hostel.

Are you sure your cruise is going to be worthwhile? By Jenna Cyprus Cruising is one of the most luxurious recreational activities. To make sure that you're in it for all that it's worth, you have to be smart when planning one.

Leonardo DiCaprio spotted flying high in Ibiza, Spain (video) By Anne Sewell Ibiza - The 38-year-old Great Gatsby actor was spotted, and captured on camera, having a great time on vacation with friends and girlfriend, in Ibiza in the Balearic Islands.

Review: In Niagara Falls, history and wonder go hand-in-hand Special By Timothy Whitt Niagara Falls, NY is a place of history but it is also a place of wonder. Each day thousands of people travel to see the wonder of hundreds of thousands of gallons of water traveling over a cliff in the gorge below.

Sturgis Rally is now about the motorcycles and the music Special By Jay McClung Sturgis - Imagine living in a small, quiet town where almost every person of the 6,600 people is friendly and polite. That’s a nice image to have in your mind, isn’t it?

Marbella, destination of choice on the Costa del Sol, Spain Special By Anne Sewell Marbella - One of the Mediterranean's most representative tourist venues and a top favorite for travelers, Marbella was once a small white fishing village. It is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.

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