As cruise travel continues to boom across America, passengers are often so excited to begin their vacation that they overlook basic safety measures. The rush to explore the ship, hit the pool deck, or celebrate with that first tropical drink Read More …
With the island of Hvar in Croatia recently announcing new dress codes for tourists, Laura Busby, Commercial Director of Good Travel Management has advice for travelers. The Croatian island, Hvar, has joined countries like Mexico, India, and Spain by introducing stricter Read More …
American Airlines is implementing a new boarding process, adding five minutes to their standard boarding times, effective May 1st. Benefits of the new process include: This change aims to alleviate jet bridge congestion, provide passengers more time to stow luggage, Read More …
On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. For years, the federal government has tried to implement the requirement but has faced one challenge after another. The Department Read More …
As airlines tighten weight and size restrictions for cabin baggage, travelers continue to face unexpected fees at the gate when their hand luggage exceeds limits. With some carriers now weighing hand luggage more consistently and charging additional fees for oversized Read More …
A question I get from time to time is: How do I get started writing about travel ? Well, to begin you might Google “breaking into travel writing“. Rather quickly we see plenty of information for doing just, written by Read More …
According to a recent Forbes report, airlines collected a staggering $33 billion from baggage fees in 2023. U.S. carriers alone amassed $6.7 billion in checked baggage charges—a 26% increase from the previous year. With Southwest Airlines recently announcing the end Read More …
Starting April 2, 2025, the UK will implement its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for European visitors, requiring a £10 fee, which will rise to £16 by April 9. This digital authorization, similar to the U.S. ESTA, aims to modernize Read More …
The United States, traditionally a top global tourist destination, is facing a potential decline in international visitors, reversing previous growth trends. Projections now indicate a 20% drop in international arrivals for 2025, a significant shift from earlier forecasts of a Read More …