Air ticket sales by travel agents remain flat year over year for 2013, despite tales of profitability from the airline industry this year and last. But the latest figures from the Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) do not diverge that significantly from a new story emerging from the airlines citing rising cost pressures. While the airline […]

By Bill Becken A recent study focusing on business travelers found frequent, extensive travel may increase cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Past one or two nights per month, the more a person travels on business, the more vulnerable to cardiovascular disease they are likely to be, according to […]

Traveling to Turkey brings out the explorer in all of us. After all, this is the land traveled by Odysseus, by Alexander the Great, by Cleopatra and the revered mother of Jesus. So if you are wondering what to do in Turkey, the answer is simple: explore and learn. Search the Net for Turkey Vacations […]

When it comes to finding the best beaches, if you are a romancing couple, do not read on. If you are a family looking for the best beaches to bring the family for a lingering vacation or a long hot summer day, a recent survey from the first week of June* has you covered. In […]

From ancient gladiators to modern treasure hunters, varied niche voyages are in view as Crystal Cruises expands its 2014 Experiences of Discovery roster. The theme cruise program is introducing six new themes. Spread throughout the year, the new themes focus on thrill-seeking, luxury extravagances, the Roman Empire, maritime history, magic, and microbrews. In all, 23 Crystal […]