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Family trips to Eufaula, Alabama are the stuff of legend. This charming town sits on the Alabama side of the Alabama-Georgia border, about a 90-mile drive southeast of Montgomery to reach Eufaula (where entertainment abounds). Overlooking picturesque Lake Eufaula, the town is known as the “Bass Capital of the World” and has been a longtime destination for travelers looking for a quiet afternoon on the water and some shopping in town. What do you need to know before visiting Eufaula? There’s a lot. We’re here to help you plan your trip. We’ve rounded up fun things to do in Eufaula…
This year has proved a bumper one for amazing hotels with none more dazzling than Gleneagles, which tops our annual guide to the best places to stay in the UK. This award is the icing on a very big birthday cake for the grand old lady of Perth and Kinross as she will celebrate her centenary in June. When Gleneagles opened, it was hailed as the Riviera of the Highlands and set a new standard for country house hotels across Europe. We think it’s remarkable that, 100 years on, this legendary 232-room hotel is still on top form and raising…
This is the time of year when our bodies and minds start crying out for a vacation, unleashing a deep desire to be free from the cold of winter and all the burdens that come with it. We’d like to say there’s never a bad time of year to book a flight, but spring 2024 looks like an especially good time.That’s because airfares are much more affordable than they were last year. According to data from travel search site Kayak, average flight tickets in March are 3% lower than in 2023, and April tickets are 8% cheaper than last year.Airfares…
What comes to mind when you think of spring break? It might be a family road trip, a college beach vacation, or a late-season ski trip out west. Whether your impending vacation is from work or school, it’s always a good idea to take some time away from the daily hustle and bustle. Spring break is not only an opportunity to get away, but it also serves as a reminder that we’ve made it through the gloomy post-holiday winter months. Here are some of the best spring break destinations in the US to help you plan. From families with young…
The State Department warns travelers against traveling to certain countries. Updated March 1, 2024 at 4:01 p.m.Cape Town, South Africa | Ben1183/iStock/Getty ImagesNow that international travel has flourished post-pandemic and more people are on the move (sometimes to the point of creating an overtourism problem), it’s important to research your destination before you actually arrive. is. A simple Google search can go a long way, especially when it comes to government-issued travel advisories.It may not seem like it, but at any given time, many countries around the world have issued warnings for American travelers. To help you more easily navigate…
Hawaii is known for its idyllic locations, spectacular sunsets, and incredible ocean views, all of which make it an enviable destination for visitors. But with the state struggling with the effects of overtourism and rising prices for accommodation, you may want to look elsewhere for your next vacation. Check out 6 places to visit like Hawaii, including French Polynesia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 6 Alternatives to Hawaii 1. French Polynesia Also located in the southwestern part of California, French Polynesia is a chain of islands similar to Hawaii. This French territory has all the amenities you’d expect from a…
England’s men’s side are coming towards the end of a five-test tour of India. (Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled Travel Places as its new global corporate travel partner. Through a deal unveiled yesterday – and struck after what Travel Places claimed was a competition tender – that firm will manage the ECB’s global team and corporate travel program. Travel Places will manage the travel programs of the men’s and women’s senior teams, as well as those of disability sides, age-group teams, staff, and umpires. Travel Places has previously worked across travel programs for…
Approximately 700 million people live in Southeast Asia, which together make it the world’s fifth largest economy. In the past two years, its growth rate has been 4-5 percent, close to India’s growth (6-7 percent) and sometimes exceeding China’s (3-5 percent). The region is united beyond the annual summit through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Each country is prioritizing “ASEAN centrality,” jointly engaging with external partners, and seeking to establish a regional structure. ASEAN’s approach continues to focus on unity in a time of global division, exemplified by the European Union with Brexit and recent geopolitical tensions in the…
Photo courtesy of Don Ipok. No. 10: Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park – Kansas City, Missouri The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park features four iconic feather sculptures, as well as dozens of other modern and contemporary works of art. Photo courtesy of Lohmeyer Sculpture Park No. 9: Lohmeyer Sculpture Park – St. Louis, Missouri Lohmeyer Sculpture Park in St. Louis was established in 1976 as one of the first purpose-built sculpture parks in the United States. The space features more than 70 of his large-scale outdoor sculptures scattered across 105 acres. Admission to the park is…
Airbnb welcomes the European Parliament’s vote on the new EU short-term rental regulation, which will make the rules clearer, simpler and easier to follow, while giving authorities access to the information they need to enforce fair and proportionate rules. . The new EU-wide rules are a watershed moment for Airbnb and our industry. For the past two years, Airbnb has called for an EU-wide approach to short-term rental rules to increase regulatory consistency across the EU. Platforms and authorities will have clear guidance on how to share data, and it should be easier for hosts to register with local authorities…