Ever wonder what is the busiest cruise ship port in the world? It's in the USA, Port Canaveral in South Florida. It had 8.6 million revenue passenger movements in fiscal year 2025. The confirmed tally is the highest number of cruise passengers in the Port's history and amounts to a 13-percent increase over 2024. "Earning this distinction is a direct reflection of our … [Read more...]
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Free Beer On Air Canada For All Passengers – Even In Coach
By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Here's one way to combat passengers' complaints about airlines' baggage fees and charging for extra legroom: give them free beer! That's what Air Canada is doing and not just in premium seats, but in all seats, including coach class. "Food and beverage just tend to have a disproportionate impact on customer satisfaction, … [Read more...]
How To Plan A Budget For Nightlife And Party Traveling
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There are different reasons people travel and as the publisher of PubClub.com, most of my travel involves going out to, well, pubs and clubs. I've been to some great places for nightlife and partying – Amsterdam, the Greek Islands, Australia, Las Vegas, Thailand Waikiki Beach and even U.S. college campuses – and have learned … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Pickpockets, Theft And Being Targeted By Thieves When Traveling
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor When I first went to New York City, a local friend gave me a big piece of advice to avoid being targeted by thieves: don't look up at the tall buildings. Keep your eyes at ground level, he advised. I did that and in fact found it more interesting than gawking at skyscrapers. I lived in Los Angeles at the time and wasn't … [Read more...]
The Latest Travel And Hotel News For October – Including A $150 Martini
From Oktoberfest to Halloween to fall travel deals and more, there's a lot to explore around the world in October. Here is a rundown of the latest travel and hotel news for this month around the world. Oktoberfest Celebrations In Germany Every beer lover knows about Oktoberfest in Munich, but there are others taking place in Germany. In many places they are known as … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend Top Party Places At The Beach, Lakes And At The Pool
You can be at the beach this Labor Day Weekend. But you could be on a boat. Or at a pool party. Or at a college football game or in an alumni bar watching a college football game. There are many fun party places ot be for this end-of-summer three-day weekend and here are the best ones with a focus on beaches and boats. The 2025 dates are Aug. 30-Sept. 1 • … [Read more...]
Tourism Ireland Launches Ireland Unrushed Campaign Urging Tourists To Slow Down
It's easy to try and rush though things when you're on vacation, but Tourism Ireland has launched a new campain urging travelers to slow down when visiting the country. Called "Ireland Unrushed," it encourages travelers to take their time, explore more deeply, and make more meaningful connections with people and place, while reducing their environmental footprint. The new … [Read more...]
Days Inn To Pay $10,000 For Friends To Have A Fun Travel Weekend
Days Inn by Wyndham is looking for five friends to get together, have a fun weekend, post about it to its social media channels, and is paying $10,000 for them to do it. Plus airfare, accommodations and a daily travel stipend. Called the "Days Inn-siders," the hotel chain is looking for closest friends live in another state to get together for a weeekend. "In a world … [Read more...]
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City Brings An Island Escape To The Heart of America
A tropical resort in the Heart of America may seem to be like a ship out of water. But Jimmy Buffett fans know that some of his most popular concerts took place in landlocked cities – the name "Parrotheads" came during a show in Cincinnati, after all – so it's not as as odd as it might seem that there is a Margaritaville Hotel Kansas. Opening this June, it brings an island … [Read more...]
Information On Cunard’s Event Voyages On Queen Mary 2 & Queen Anne
Cunard's Event Voyages has unveiled part of its 2026 schedule. The first of two announcements welcomes back several Cunard favorites to flagship Queen Mary 2 and the brand's newest ship, Queen Anne for five 7-night itineraries from May to November 2026. "We're so thrilled to unveil the first phase of our 2026 Event Voyages program – a showcase of uniquely curated voyages … [Read more...]
Is FlixBus Worth It? An Experienced Rider Tells The Truth
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Tired of crowded planes, fed up with long TSA lines and the other unpleasant factors about air travel? There is an alternative for short trips, and it's not Amtrak. It's FlixBus. FlixBus is big in Europe and is just getting its feet on the ground in the U.S. While it's been around for a few years, it just bought Greyhound … [Read more...]
Trolleys, A Train, A (Flix) Bus & An Automobile: A Travel Adventure
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger My task was to go to from San Diego to Long Beach for an early-evening event. And here's my story about getting there taking trolleys, a (Flix) but, a city bus, an automobile and a train. I really didn’t want to drive (after living in LA for several years I try and avoid it whenever possible) plus, renting a car with gas … [Read more...]
Will No Free Bags Make Me Reconsider Booking On Southwest Airlines?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger All good things must come to an end. Even the lone remaining airline that did not charge its passengers to check a bag. Southwest Airlines has joined all the other carriers and will no longer be offering free checked bags. It goes into affect with all flights booked starting May 28. The one good thing is that the date is just … [Read more...]
Bucket List Top 10 Party & Best Nightlife Destinations For 2025
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Here's where I want to go and what I want to do in 2025. If the world were wide open to me, these are the places and events where I would party, for they are part of my all-time Bucket List. Some places I have already been to and want to go to again, while some others are top party targets. The bucket list move would … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Hotel Indigo Offering LA Wildfire Victims A 25% Rate Discount
Several Southern California businesses are reaching out to offer assistance to Los Angeles residents who have been affected, been forced to temporarily recloate or have lost thier homes or apartments in the massive LA wildfires that have leveled parts of the city. One of them is the Hotel Indigo in San Diego. It is offering a 25% discount on the Best Flexible Rate and 50% … [Read more...]
An American Airlines Junk Fees Seating Hack
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Flying today is a lot like buying a car. There's the basic model but also all kinds of options for upgrades, all of which add to your final bill. So the question the modern-day traveler must ask is this: do I just want to get to my destination or do I want to may more for (potentially, but not guaranteed) a little more … [Read more...]
The Love Boat Caribbean Princess Caribbean and Central America Cruises Departures From Port Canaveral
The iconic Love Boat, or the modern equivalent of it, has embarked on its winter season with of 4- to 14- day itineraries to the Caribbean and Central America. Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess is the ship and its home port is Port Canaveral in the Fort Lauderdale area. “We’re very excited to homeport Caribbean Princess in Port Canaveral which not only offers excellent … [Read more...]
Fodor’s Releases Its Travel Go & No Lists Of Travel Destinations For 2025
The travel experts at Fodor's have released the 2025 version of their Travel Go & No Lists. It provides recommendations for places to go and places to reconsider when planning travel for the year. The Go List provides 25 slightly off-the-beaten-path places worth exploring, from the colonial charm of Merida, Mexico to the remote beauty of the Marquesas Islands in French … [Read more...]
I Was Never A Fan Of Southwest Airlines Open-Seating Policy Anyway
At first, it was novel. Kind of cool. Less structured than the other buttoned-up airlines. It showed a fun side and was ideal for party trips like weekend jaunts to Vegas where you walked on board, spied a seat – or, ideally, a nice-looking seat mate – and plopped down right there. But after a while, it wore thin, mainly because you had to try to be one of the first people … [Read more...]
Travel Photography Tips From A Professional Photographer
Taking photos of your travels is more important than ever because there are so many plaaces to show them. After all, you want to preserve your memories and also post pictures to social media to show off where you are, what you are doing and, in a lighthearted way, make your friends and followers a bit jealous. Here are travel photography tips from professional photographer … [Read more...]
Virgin Hotels Expands To London
London is calling Virgin Hotels. The luxury lifestyle hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group announced its first London hotel will open Aug. 1 in Shoreditch, the London Borough of Hackney. It will be the eighth Virgin Hotels property and the 17th property for the wider Virgin Hotels Collection. The hotel will form part of a long-term agreement between … [Read more...]
What To Do If Your Flight Arrives In The AM And Your Hotel Doesn’t Allow Check-in Until 2 PM
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor This is the dilemma of many a traveler. Your flight arrives in the morning (sometimes early in the morning) to your destination, yet the hotel where you are staying does not have a check-in time until 2 p.m. So what do you do in the meantime? Here are some tips from travelers who have posted on Quora, plus some of my own. This … [Read more...]
Croatia Travel Blog: Traveling From Split To Hvar Via The Ferry & Finding Accommodations
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Hvar, Croatia, is one place that has long been on my travel and nightlife bucket list. I have heard about it for years and finally had the opportunity to put “boots on the ground” and check it out myself. I had spent a day in Split, the main city of Croatia, and noted that it is only a one-hour catamaran ferry ride to Hyvr. The … [Read more...]
Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Ship Seeks To Keep The Party Going With Live Music & Pool Bars
Before Jimmy Buffett left the Earth last September, he told those around him to "keep the party going," and that is exactly what the Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship will be doing when it launches in June. It will have live music, three pool bars (one only for adults), production shows and what executives are calling "themed experiences." Setting sail for the first time on … [Read more...]
Croatia, A Bucket List Travel Destination, To Become A Reality
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Croatia. Just writing the word brings about a sense of excitement and adventure. It has long been a bucket list travel destination and this May, that dream turns into reality. I am going to Croatia. I will be starting off in Split, then headed to the Makarska Riviera, including Brela, Makarska and Tucepi and the island of … [Read more...]
Cruise Ships Stories, Links To Articles, Cruise Lines, Cruise Travel Information
Welcome to PubClub.com's cruise ships main page! This post provides links to cruise ship articles from PubClub.com as well as serving as a resources with links to all major cruise lines, making it your one-stop source for cruising information. Links to more articles are being added all the time so be sure and check back often! Cruise ships have a built-in advantage over … [Read more...]
Why Are Sundays In Euorpean Cities Always So Dull?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There is one interesting fact about Europe that I discovered on my very first trip there. And that is, no matter how many things there are to do and how much fun and happening the pubs and clubs are from Monday thru Saturday, it all comes to a screeching halt on Sunday. Discovering this was something that was, well, … [Read more...]
Would A Proposed $25 Tourist Fee Keep Me From Going To Hawaii? No, But…
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Hawaii. Ahh, the land of beaches, Mai Tais and tropical breezes. It is indeed a paradise but an expensive one and it may get even more costly. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green proposed a $25 tourist fee for people visiting the state in his annual State of the State address. That's some Aloha welcome. Now on the surface, $25 to visit … [Read more...]
The Cruise Lines Fee That Can Turn A Cheap Vacation Into An Expensive One
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Cruising can be a somewhat of a low-cost vacation when compared to a land holiday. Or not. There is a fee the cruise lines charge that can turn a cheap vacation into an expensive one. And I am referring to the singles supplement fee. I was talking to a cruise expert the other day, exploring joining some friends on a … [Read more...]
It’s Time European Travelers Learn To Tip When Traveling In America
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It is time that European travelers learn to tip when traveling in America. "They don't tip in England (or wherever)," is one popular phrase. But they are not in England or their home country when they cross the pond. They are over here and they need to learn the American custom of tipping. Not all European travelers are … [Read more...]
I Missed The Golden Age Of Airline Travel But Was It As Glamourous At It Seems?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As I sat squished in my tight seat with little width and legroom, I looked out the window not at the present landscape below me but into the past. I envisioned what the experience would be like if this were the 1960s or 70s, known as the Golden Age of airline travel, instead of today. I daydreamed of enough space to spread … [Read more...]
How This Half-A-Million Mile Air Travleler Flies First Class Style In Coach
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Traveling by plane is kind of a pain these days but it's a necessary part of travel, of couse. I'll bypass all the reasons it's challenging and difficult and cut tho the chase. I am a freqent travleler with more than 500,000 air miles. ad here is how I am able to have a first-class experience while sitting in coach. Having … [Read more...]
Avianca Airlines Slashes Fares Up To 85% To Celebrate Its 104th Anniversary
In celebration of its 104th anniversary, Avianca Airlines is slashing fares by as much as 85%. Discount tickets will be available from Dec. 5-8, for the great deals to Latin America. You can take off anytime between Dec. 15 and Oct. 31, 2024. To book, simply go to avianca - Flight offers and promotions and type in your destination. "We might be adding another candle to … [Read more...]
Whatever Happened To Those Cheap Las Vegas Midweek Hotel Rooms?
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Once upon a time a traveler could head to Las Vegas and easly find a hotel room at a bargain price for a midweek stay as long as something big was not happening in town, such as CES, the rodeo or New Year's Eve. Las Vegas, after all, is the ultimate supply-and-demand travel … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises New Sun Princess Cruise Ship To Have A Magic Castle Experience
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger One of the top Los Angeles nightlife experiences is going to the Magic Castle in Hollwood. This truly magical place features the world's best magicians performing close-up magic in intimate small rooms and "Irma," a person-less piano in the lobby who magically plays any song people ask while waiting to get into the shows. … [Read more...]
With Uber & Lyft Prices Surging, Are Taxis Making A Comeback?
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com With surging Uber & Lyft prices, there is another option available for people seeking a ride from the airport, to or from a concert, event or a bar. Taxis. Yes, the long-standing, pre-Uber mode of transportation is making a comeback. Taxis are now lining up again in front of hotels, at … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Tourist Trap Restaurants & Bars Like This Notorious One In Mykonos
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There are stories like this from around the world. Unsuspecting tourists sit down at an inviting-looking place, often lured in by a location or perhaps a banner offering some type of special, and then are presented with a bill for hundreds of dollars after ordering food and … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Istanbul Food Guide: Delight Your Taste Buds
There are few experiences as culturally immersive and sensory pleasing as savoring the local flavors of a city. Each destination provides a unique culinary map, richly detailed with the history and tastes of its people. Our journey today leads us to the heart of Turkey - Istanbul. This vibrant, transcontinental city has a historical tapestry so grand it seeps into every morsel … [Read more...]
Pub Crawl Trips To Consider Taking
Pub crawls are one of the most popular types of trips for young adults because they combine fun music, good drinks, and a way to spend time with your friends. If you're in college, you may be looking for ways to enjoy as many as you can before you graduate and enter the real world. Luckily, there are plenty across the country to choose from, so no matter where you are dreaming … [Read more...]
The Biggest Travel Tip You’ll Need For Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Traveling during the holidays can be both exhilarating and frustrating. The exhilarating part is being at a destination, a festival, party event, a long weekend at the beach or a lake. Perhaps you're headed to the Indianapolis 500 with its wild Snakepit infield scene. Or to … [Read more...]
Carnival Venezia To Relocate To Fort Lauderdale’s Port Canaveral For Winter Sailings
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Venezia will be heading south for the winer, to Fort Lauderdale's Port Canaveral. "Carnival Fun Italian Style" is the theme for this cruise ship will have a series of departures from Port Canaveral for winter of 2024-25 before returning to New York in the spring of 2025. “The sailings … [Read more...]
High Cost Of Airfare Causes Passenger Satisfaction To Decline, J.D. Power Study Finds
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Customer satisfaction with major airlines is down significantly for a second consecutive year, introducing the risk of possible brand damage if the current pattern of price hikes, staffing shortages and reduced routes continues. This is the findings of the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study released … [Read more...]
Marella Cruises’ Discovery Sails From Port Canaveral Cruise Ship Terminal In Florida
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marella Cruises’ Discovery has a home. It's Port Canaveral’s Cruise Terminal 5 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In early May, it kicked off a slate of 26 weekly sailings between now and November. It was Marella’s first sailing from the United States. The 866-foot-long Discovery has 915 cabins, an 800-seat Broadway Show Lounge, … [Read more...]
American Airlines, Jet Blue Expanding Flights To Barbados
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barbados, a Caribbean island known for its beaches, rum and as the birthplace of Rihanna, is becoming even more accessible to travelers. Both American Airlines and JetBlue are expanding service to Barbados this summer, responding to increased travel demand with additional flights. For late summer travel, American … [Read more...]
The 15 Bars On Royal Caribbean’s Icon Of The Seas Cruise Ship
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Royal Caribbean's much-anticipated Icon of the Seas cruise ship is set to set sail in January 2024 and on board are 15 bar and nightlife locations. So it's accurate to state that someone looking for beer, wine and cocktails on board won't go thirsty and they will have lots of options of where to drink those … [Read more...]
Americans Traveling In Europe Need To Know This About Getting Ice In Drinks
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Today's topic is ice. Or lack thereof when traveling to Europe. This is one thing Americans need to know about traveling in Europe. You don't get ice in your drinks or at least certainly not to the extend you do at home. In America, ice is a common commodity. It comes in … [Read more...]
Sustainability In Travel And Tourism Is Ultimately Up To The Tourists
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of the hottest topics in the corporate world these days is sustainability. Pretty much every company and festival or event has a sustainability initiative and they are letting people know about it by posting on their website, in souvenir programs and in PR materials. Even … [Read more...]
Monsters of Rock Cruise Features More Than 40 Artists On Multiple Stages
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Monsters of Rock Cruise, a hard rock and heavy metal experience at sea, features more than 40 artists on multiple stages, all on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise ship. The dates are April 29-May 4 with departure out of Port Canaveral, FL. The theme of this year's voyage is "They Came From Outer Space" and in … [Read more...]
Traveling The Road To The Final Four – In An RV
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Road to the Final Four is an exciting journey for teams, fans and those whose brackets last that long. March Madness, indeed. Traveling to the Final Four itself, which is March 31-April 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, can be a lot smoother than the road than a lot of teams take to get there. Oh … [Read more...]
First-Time Cruise Questions And Hesitations From A Single Traveler
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have often thought about expanding my travel experiences by taking a cruise. Yet whenever I start to seriously consider it, I pause like a guy in a bar hesitating when approaching a beautiful girl. I don't, by the way; I always charge in once I start because a girl can sense … [Read more...]
Hostels An Affordable Option To Hotels and Airbnb For Budget Travelers
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There was a time when the perception – often for good reason – about hostels is that they were dirty, just-for-college-aged-broke-backpackers and not good places to stay for "ordinary" travelers. But that's not the case anymore. Hostels are now an affordable option to … [Read more...]
Simple Budget Travel Hacks That Will Save You A Lot Of Money
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As a frequent traveler, I have budget travel hacks that help me save a lot of money when traveling and can help you do the same. I always have 3-4 simple tips and now you have them, too. One of them is getting to … [Read more...]
Two Great Ways To Visit The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands bring to mind spectacular scenery, unusual animals and a journey into a time that seems to be both standing still and evolving all at once. Known as the "Enchanted Isles," they are rich in wildlife – some of which is known only to exist in the Galapagos – and there is no other place like it on Earth. The islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site and … [Read more...]
Amtrak Back On Track With Pacific Surfliner Limited Schedule
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Train service between Los Angeles and San Diego is back on track with Amtrak. Sort of, anyway. The Pacific Surfliner, which goes along the California coast for more than half of the three-hour trip between these two Southern California cities, is back open on a limited scale. It will operate only on weekends while crews … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Check Out Of a Hotel When Leaving
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Some people just leave the key in the room – or in their pocket or purse – and just leave when it's time to get out of a hotel. But that's not being a smart traveler. And while in the United States it's not a law or required, here's why it's always important to check out of … [Read more...]
Escape Lounges and American Express Open At Ft. Lauderdale Airport
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You can escape before leaving at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This is because Escape Lounges and American Express have opened a luxury airport lounge at FLL. The lounge is located post-security in Terminal 3 along the connector walkways between gates E and F and is open from 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. It … [Read more...]
Three Fun European New Year’s Eve Destinations With Cheap Airfare
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sometimes it's good to get out of your area and see the world. New Year's Eve is a perfect time to do so and Norse Atlantic Airways has screaming deals to spend NYE in several fun European destinations. How cheap are the airfares? Take a look: • JFK-OSL: $129 • FLL-OSL: $149 • LAX-OSL: $179 • JFK-LGW: $119 • JFK-BER: … [Read more...]
CruiseCompete Releases Most Popular Cruises For December 2022
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); If you're looking to take a cruise and are wondering what other people are doing, what ships they are taking and where they are going, then use this as your guide. CruiseCompete, the cruise industry's online cruise marketplace that provides monthly statistics on cruising trends, has released its most popular cruises for … [Read more...]
With These Prices, Is Disneyland Really The Happiest Place On Earth?
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor My friend Gabi offered to drive me from Hermosa Beach to the Amtrak station in Anaheim (I take Amtrak between LA and San Diego instead of driving the 5/405 to do the video podcast PubClub LIVE!) and I gladly accepted of course. Now Gabi being Gabi, she wanted a little … [Read more...]
Here’s How Much It Costs To Go To Disneyland After Latest Ticket Price Increase
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Going to Disneyland is more expensive with the latest price increase, effective in October of 2022 an effect in 2023. Or at least until the next increase. So here's how much it cost to go to Disneyland. The daily price is $104-179. The price difference involves single-day … [Read more...]
Amtrak Tracks Shut Down From Oceanside To Irvine To Late October; Service Continues On Buses
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor The tracks between Oceanside and Irvine, CA, are shut down for repair and Amtrak is providing that service on a bus until further notice. I consulted an Amtrak employee in person today on when the tracks will be open and she said it is currently showing on Saturday, Oct. 22. … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Getting A Glimpse On Board Luxury Cruise Ship Scenic Eclipse
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I got on board Scenic Eclipse, the ultra-luxury cruise ship and felt like I was on a big yacht. The wooden decks are tan in color, just like those on a yacht. The eating areas are small and there's even a restaurant called the Yacht Club. Beyond the fact that the cruises – … [Read more...]
What’s It Like On The Super-Luxury Cruise Ship/Yacht Scenic Eclipse? Take This Tour – A Review
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor In life, there is luxury and then there is ultra luxury. Robin Leach Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous luxury. This can be in travel, houses, hotels and cars. For cruise ships, there is the super-luxury cruise ship/yacht Scenic Eclipse. It does ocean cruises to Asia, North … [Read more...]
Why Norwegian’s $138-A-Day Drinks Package Isn’t As Expensive As It Seems
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By The Kevbeaux, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger On the surface, the price seems absurd. Like bottle service at a Las Vegas club. Norwegian Cruise Line just upped the price of its daily premium drinks package to $138 a day. So if you're on a 7-day cruise that's $966 on top of your cabin price. And that does not include the … [Read more...]
Online Renewals Coming Soon For U.S. Passports
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The inconvenience of having to mail in your too-to-be-expired passport and having it sent back to you – a process than takes several weeks – is finally giving way to technology. Under the direction of President Joe Biden, the U.S. State Department will soon be proving an online passport renewal option. It is scheduled to … [Read more...]
5 Things That Make Road Trips Memorable
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Saw an interesting question on the travel Twitter chat #RoadTripChat. It was "what makes road trips memorable?" I replied that several things make road trips memorable and then thought "hey that would make for a great blog post." There were many factors to consider but here … [Read more...]
It Is Time To Close Union Station And Relocate Amtrak To LAX
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor In its full glory, Union Station was an Art Deco gem of Los Angeles. It was THE transportation hub of the city, the scene of many movies depicting the time periods in the 1920s, 30s and 40s and even hosted a Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve party. One could easily picture the … [Read more...]
Flight Attendant Calls Traveling To Europe This Summer ‘A Mess’
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Calling it "a mess," a flight attendant who travels frequently to London and other destinations described the scene of traveling to Europe this summer. Speaking casually and off the record to PubClub.com, she said huge crowds, overwhelmed airport security and lost … [Read more...]
Take A Vacation On A Farm? It’s A Thing, Apparently
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor In today's world of Airbnbs and wineries and breweries renting out overnight space to RVs, I suppose it should not come as too much of a surprise that people are now taking vacations on farms across America. These so-called farm stays involve actually staying with a farmer … [Read more...]
How Much Is WiFi On Airlines? Here’s The Prices On U.S. Carriers
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By PubClub.com There is some good news when it comes to airline travel these days. The cost of WiFi service has gone down and with a couple of airlines, it's even free. Here is the cost of WifFi, including monthly fees, for major U.S. airlines. Airlines Breakdown Of One-Flight And Monthly WiFi Access Fees • Alaska – … [Read more...]
Travel Is Getting Too Expensive And Becoming A Hassle To, Well, Travel
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Why is it that whenever a company or industry starts to make a rebound, it want to make up for all it lost in revenue the past couple of years all at once? Sure, I'm sympathetic to all in the travel and hospitality industry who suffered tremendously during the pandemic but … [Read more...]
A Place for Spiritual Healing – 7 Activities to do in Chennai
The cultural capital of India Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai's attractions and natural beauty contribute to its popularity. Many tourist attractions, historical buildings, and temples exist in the city to attract travel enthusiasts. Chennai is well-known for its historical and cultural history among visitors … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Still Need Cash When Traveling Abroad To Cashless Countries
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A friend recently traveled from California to Australia and afterward, was kind of bragging about how he did not once use cash during his trip. Yet when I quizzed him about it, he started to regret not having some cash with him. One of the pieces of advice I give to … [Read more...]
Jamaica Tourism Bouncing Back To Be A Hot Caribbean Vacation Destination
And smile you're in Jamaica Come on and smile (in Jamaica) Get it together (in Jamaica) Get together now (in Jamaica) – Bob Marley, "Smile Jamaica" Come on and smile indeed. That is what thousands of tourists are doing now in Jamaica as well as the bars, hotels, restaurants as well as the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as tourism is increasing to … [Read more...]
TSA Says You Still Have To Wear A Mask On Airplanes Until April 18
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Travelers must continue to wear a mask when in airports, on airplanes and on all public transportation until at least April 18. The Transportation Security Administration made the announcement when sending out a statement on Spring Break travel recommendations. Originally, the mask mandate was to expire on March 18 – the day … [Read more...]
5 Fun Things To Do In An Airport During A Layover Or Waiting For Your Flight To Board
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of the biggest drags about flying is waiting in airports. It could be that you unexpectedly made it through security way faster than you anticipated and suddenly have a lot of down time before your flight leaves, or you have a long layover in an airport. Either way, it seems like a big waste of your time. And believe … [Read more...]
Five Reasons To Make India Your Next Travel Destination
With travel having undergone several changes of late, now is the time to explore different places. Californians, how many times have you been to Hawaii? Yeah, too many to count. New Yorkers, you know London and Paris as well as your own neighbourhood, right? Well there's places all over the world that are good destinations for travel and the time for you to expand … [Read more...]
Will 5 G Cell Towers Near Airports Really Affect Planes? We Asked A Pilot And His Answers Are Surprising
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Enough of the BS, the PR-prepared statements and back-and-forth bickering between the airlines and cell phone providers. I was tired of watching news reports without ever getting a straight answer from anyone in regards to the safety or danger of 5G towers being placed next to airports. Fed up with a lack of answers from a real … [Read more...]
Tips On How To Get Laid On A Cruise Ship – A Guide For Singles
By “Mr. Lay Cruise Ship,” PubClub.com Blogger There is sexiness all around cruise ships. It drips like water on the pool deck. But it can also be as elusive as a free cocktail, as hard to come by as comped WiFi. Cruise ships are full of people on vacation, lots of cocktails are usually involved and there are shore excursions which for fun party people (and singles) who go to … [Read more...]
I Traveled During The Holidays And Had No Delayed Flights Or Unruly Passengers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When I had safely arrived at my final destination – Knoxville, TN, to visit my family for Christmas – several people asked me how my flight was from San Diego. I provided a one-word answer that spoke a thousand words: "uneventful." That's pretty much my standard answer when I fly with no disruptions or difficulties, but I … [Read more...]
When Traveling In The South, One Needs To Eat Like A Southerner
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When traveling it is always important – in my eyes, anyway – to immerse yourself in the local culture. In the South, where I am from, that means getting a heaping helping of two things: college football and Southern comfort food. The same applies when traveling anywhere, really. You should have wine and baguettes in … [Read more...]
Delta Taking Away Frequent Flyer Miles & Southwest Adding New Fare Category
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Airlines use frequent flyer miles – quite successfully, in fact – as an incentive for passengers to fly on their planes rather than on another carrier. But now, Delta is tossing that aside for one category, its lowest-fare Basic Economy. Any tickets booked in that class will not come with FF miles or count toward Medallion … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Sets Sail With Margaritaville Paradise Cruise Ship
Jimmy Buffett is well known for spending a lifetime on a sailboat and has often used it as a source of inspiration when he needs some songwriting inspiration. Among his classics to emerge from that lifestyle include "Cheeseburger In Paradise" and "Volcano." But now he's also involved in a power boat. And a big power boat, at that: a giant 10-deck cruise ship called … [Read more...]
Amtrak Service Shut Down Between Los Angeles And San Diego Until October
Trains Won't Operate Due To Urgent Track Repair In San Clemente By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If you're planning on taking Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner between Los Angeles and San Diego the next few weeks, then you will need to change your plans and find an alternate way to travel between the two cities. This is due to the fact that the track in … [Read more...]
2 Cool Hotel Travel Packages For This Fall In Michigan
Golf At Lake Huron & Carriage Rides in Along The Art Coast There's more to do this fall in the Wolverine State than going to the Big House for a Michigan football game or East Lansing to watch the Michigan State Spartans. With these two hotel packages you can play golf in in Lake Huron and go for a carriage ride along the state's Art Coast. TEE FOR TWO at … [Read more...]
Travel Won’t Return To Normal Until The Stubborn People Get Vaccinated
Countries & Destinations Are Both Overwhelmed And Confused By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Destinations overwhelmed, countries still not letting in some other citizens, raging idiots acting like an airplane is a party bus to an extremist political rally, people refusing a vaccine to curb a global pandemic. What in travel tarnation is going on … [Read more...]
Hotel Industry Launches Ad Campaign To Fill Open Jobs
'Hotels Are Hiring' Promotes Benefits Of Working In Hospitality In order to attract workers, a new ad campaign called "Hotels Are Hiring" has launched to encourage people to apply for open positions at hotels across the USA. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its charitable giving arm, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA … [Read more...]
Famous Spots To Enjoy The Nightlife In Pune
Pune is a modern city of India without a glorious past. It is the best place for travelers. There are so many historical and modern places to explore. This city has everything to do, especially nightlife. If you are planning to visit Pune this vacation then look for flight from Bangalore to Pune, or you can check flights from your city to Pune. You will get cheap flights as … [Read more...]
Enjoy A Day Trip From Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, located in the an-Nafud desert. It is also the largest city in the Arabia Peninsula. It is the main financial hub of Saudi Arabia. This city has everything from old sculptures to modern things. There are excellent motorways and railway systems. It is also one of the wealthiest cities in Saudi Arabia. Tourists are attracted to this place … [Read more...]
Travel Is Booming Again In America – My Flights Were All Full & Airports Were Crowded
Travelers Are Packing More Than Suitcases; They Are Packing Airports And Planes, Too By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Ahh, those familiar phrases of airline travel are back again. "This is a full flight so please board in the order that is on your boarding pass." "This is a full flight so please quickly take your seats." "The overhead bin … [Read more...]
Why It’s Time To Pull Off The Masks When Traveling In America Right Now
Vaccinated Travelers Deserve To Travel Without Wearing A Mask And The Others, Well, The Heck With Them By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger After traveling nearly across the country – San Diego to Nashville and back – in early June, I have come to a couple of conclusions. One, people are traveling … [Read more...]
Great Places To Drink Whiskey In The U.K.
Spirited Travel With Spirits In Scotland, England & Wales If you're wanting to spend a whiskey holiday in the U.K., the choices are as varied as the whiskeys themselves. The places are endless and go beyond Scotland and spill over into England and Wales. Here's a travel guide to great places to drink whiskey in the U.K., including a spectacular new spot in … [Read more...]
Why Do Bad Travel Public Relations People Still Have Jobs?
Trying To Reason With Those Who Lack Basic PR Skills By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If there's one thing that I find a constant head-scratcher, it's why bad travel public relations people still have jobs. It is because they have it so cushy, with clients and companies that every travel writer and blogger craves – food & drink clients, … [Read more...]
Masks Required On Airplanes Extended Into September In The USA
Travel News: TSA Mandate Includes All Transportation By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Even with millions of Americans fully or partially vaccinated, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requiring all flyers to continue to wear masks for travel on airplanes into September. The mandate now goes thru Monday, Sept. 13, the weekend after … [Read more...]
Are Adults Too Old To Stay In A Hostel? Not In My Travel World
It's Mind Over Age To Choose One Instead Of A Hotel By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When I was in Surfer's Paradise, Australia a friend told me that – as long as I was in the neighborhood, so to speak – that I should check out Byron Bay. And that friend further recommended that I stay in a place called Nomads. Nomads is not a five-start hotel … [Read more...]
Are The Days Of Free Meals On FAM Trips Over For Travel Bloggers?
Restaurants Not So Eager To Host Media In Post-Pandemic Recovery By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of the biggest perks of being a travel blogger is all the free stuff we get from tourism boards and local businesses. A favorite perk, however, might be going away in the post-pandemic world. Restaurants are not so quick anymore to host meals by … [Read more...]
Holland America’s ‘Have It All’ Package Includes Drinks, Shore Excursions, Specialty Dining & Wi-Fi
Cruise Line Including Cocktails & More For $99 Going on a cruise is a lot like buying a car. The sticker price is only the beginning of the cost; it's all the add-ons that make can make it pricey. However, the new "Have It All" package from Holland America Lines leaves that financial concern in its wake. The package is only $99 and includes drinks, shore … [Read more...]
I Got Vaccinated And Feel Great (And Powerful)
One Down One To Go And Looking Forward To Travel, Festivals & Nightlife By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I got vaccinated and I feel great! But that's not all – I also feel powerful. Powerful in that I can – finally – walk through a crowd without burying my face in my mask and holding down my head until I get past everyone. Powerful in that I … [Read more...]
Viva Wyndham Resorts Welcomes Back Visitors At Beachy Destinations
'Boomer Package' Aimed At 60-Plus Travelers They may not be able to rock it like they did in college, but those ages 60 and over can can get a rockin' deal on some beachy vacation destinations. Viva Wyndham Resorts has a "Boomer Package" for baby boomer travelers that has discounted rooms, activities and special perks. Besides deep discounts on the resort stay, … [Read more...]
Anxious To Travel, I Will Instead Be Traveling Around Here In San Diego
A 'Staycation' In One Of The World's Top Tourist Destinations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I want to travel. Get on a plane and go somewhere. See different sights, eat in new (to me) restaurants, drink in different bars – or outside of them if it's outdoor only – than my familiar eating and watering holes. But instead of boarding a plane, … [Read more...]