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 market. Apparently, tho, that is a luxury of the … [Read more...]
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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?
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 conventions and other traditional places where they … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Tourist Trap Restaurants & Bars Like This Notorious One In Mykonos
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 a couple of drinks. DK Oyster, on Mykonos’ Platis … [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...]
Eugene Airport – 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Arriving at any airport like Eugene can be a bit stressful and disorientating. It is perfectly natural to have lots of questions that need answering to help you fulfill your journey in the quickest and easiest way possible. A typical question asked would be what are my Eugene Airport shuttle options? Here is a look at the answer to that question and some of the other … [Read more...]
The Biggest Travel Tip You’ll Need For Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend
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 the boat tie-up bash at Austin's Lake Travis. The … [Read more...]
Carnival Venezia To Relocate To Fort Lauderdale’s Port Canaveral For Winter Sailings
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 we’re opening today will allow us to share this new … [Read more...]
High Cost Of Airfare Causes Passenger Satisfaction To Decline, J.D. Power Study Finds
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 the second week of May, “If yield management were … [Read more...]
Marella Cruises’ Discovery Sails From Port Canaveral Cruise Ship Terminal In Florida
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, outdoor cinema, five-story atrium, mini-golf course, … [Read more...]
American Airlines, Jet Blue Expanding Flights To Barbados
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 Airlines will be adding an additional daily flight, … [Read more...]
The 15 Bars On Royal Caribbean’s Icon Of The Seas Cruise Ship
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 beverages. “We’ve set out to introduce a new kind of vacation in … [Read more...]
Americans Traveling In Europe Need To Know This About Getting Ice In Drinks
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 big bins at restaurants, bars and hotels and is in … [Read more...]
Sustainability In Travel And Tourism Is Ultimately Up To The Tourists
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 auto racing is into the act. Sustainability in … [Read more...]
Monsters of Rock Cruise Features More Than 40 Artists On Multiple Stages
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 addition to the music it involves stops at two ports … [Read more...]
Traveling The Road To The Final Four – In An RV
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 sure, airplanes can have their share of headaches and … [Read more...]
First-Time Cruise Questions And Hesitations From A Single Traveler
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 hesitation even if she doesn’t see it and she wants a … [Read more...]
Hostels An Affordable Option To Hotels and Airbnb For Budget Travelers
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 expensive hotels and Airbnbs and VRBO short-term rentals. … [Read more...]
Simple Budget Travel Hacks That Will Save You A Lot Of Money
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 places. Forr short distances, I prefer to take a train … [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
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 finalize fixing the track that became unstable on a … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Check Out Of a Hotel When Leaving
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 your hotel room. Check Your Bill This is the main … [Read more...]
Escape Lounges and American Express Open At Ft. Lauderdale Airport
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 features the following amenities: Seasonal menu … [Read more...]
Three Fun European New Year’s Eve Destinations With Cheap Airfare
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: $129 • FLL-BER: $139 • JFK-CDG: $139 “We want … [Read more...]
CruiseCompete Releases Most Popular Cruises For December 2022
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 December 2022 in its CruiseTrends report. It doesn't … [Read more...]
With These Prices, Is Disneyland Really The Happiest Place On Earth?
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 adventure with the ride. I had offered to buy here lunch … [Read more...]
Here’s How Much It Costs To Go To Disneyland After Latest Ticket Price Increase
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 tickets for certain days. Busy days are the higher … [Read more...]
Debating The Pros & Cons Of Being Single For Cruise Travel
By The Kevbeaux, PubClub.com Nightlife Editor For a few years, off and on, I have on occasion thought about taking a cruise for the first time. But I have never gone on one or even looked into it because I can't figure out whether it's worth my time. Would I be better off and have more fun elsewhere? I know I would have fun at a college football game and tailgate party, … [Read more...]
Amtrak Tracks Shut Down From Oceanside To Irvine To Late October; Service Continues On Buses
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. "And that's different than when I got in today," she … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Getting A Glimpse On Board Luxury Cruise Ship Scenic Eclipse
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 – ranging roughly in price from $8,000-20,000 and up, … [Read more...]
What’s It Like On The Super-Luxury Cruise Ship/Yacht Scenic Eclipse? Take This Tour – A Review
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 America, Polynesia and the Pacific Islands, … [Read more...]
Why Norwegian’s $138-A-Day Drinks Package Isn’t As Expensive As It Seems
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 automatic 20% gratuity. It's called the Premium … [Read more...]
Online Renewals Coming Soon For U.S. Passports
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 launch in early 2023. The online renewal option was … [Read more...]
5 Things That Make Road Trips Memorable
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 I have the five biggest things that make road trips … [Read more...]
It Is Time To Close Union Station And Relocate Amtrak To LAX
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 scene and the conversations that took place during its … [Read more...]
Flight Attendant Calls Traveling To Europe This Summer ‘A Mess’
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 luggage are the primary reasons for this … [Read more...]
Take A Vacation On A Farm? It’s A Thing, Apparently
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 and his family. What one actually does there is really … [Read more...]
How Much Is WiFi On Airlines? Here’s The Prices On U.S. Carriers
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 – $8 • American – $10. $49.95 for a monthly Wi-Fi … [Read more...]
Travel Is Getting Too Expensive And Becoming A Hassle To, Well, Travel
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 now that people are traveling again – and in huge … [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
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 people when traveling abroad is to have at least $100 in … [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...]
Getting Used To Traveling Again After The COVID-19 Pandemic
Making Adjustments As Air Travel Returns To Normal By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Getting used to traveling again as the COVID-19 pandemic fades in America and air travel returns to normal took a bit of adjustment. I was flying from San Diego to Franklin, TN – a quaint city south of Nashville where all the big-time country music stars live – the … [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...]
Now That I’m Used To Wearing A Mask The CDC Recommends Double Masking
Preventing The Spread Of COVID-19 Just Got A Little Tougher By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It took almost a year, but I have finally gotten kind of used to wearing a mask. And I'm proud of it, too. I don't like it, never have liked it, but I have adapted to the COVID-19 situation and no longer dread putting a cover over my mouth and nose. … [Read more...]
As A Travel Blogger, I Miss All The PR Tourism PR Events & FAM Trips
These Cool Perks Have Disappeared Due To COVID-19 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As a travel blogger, one thing I really miss about travel – besides the traveling itself – in the COVID-19 era, is not generally mentioned by bloggers. But it's a huge part of being a travel blogger and one of the great perks of the job. And that is all the … [Read more...]
How The Capitol Siege Will Affect Americans Traveling Abroad
American Travelers To Experience Scrutiny From Foreigners Published 01/06/2010. Capitol siege, travel, travel blog, Americans traveling abroad By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor It was an embarrassing moment for America, criticized by leaders across the world, and as a result it will have a negative affect on Americans traveling abroad this spring, … [Read more...]
Delta Airlines In-Flight Entertainment Has ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
Experiencing The 'Time Warp' On A Plane: I Didn't Know Delta Was So Cool By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Airline Blogger Little did I know that when I stepped onto a Delta Air Lines flight that I would also be stepping into the Forbidden Planet. One of the in-flight entertainment options is the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I didn't know … [Read more...]
Hospitality Workers Should Also Be Among First To Receive The Vaccine
Bar & Restaurant, Hotel And Travel Industry Employees Deserve 'Essential' Status By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As the COVID-19 vaccines start to make their way to the public, those on the front lines are – as should be the case – first in line to get the shot. But there are others who, along with the military, first responders and senior … [Read more...]
What To Do In Las Vegas Besides Gambling
Las Vegas is one of the ultimate party destinations. The city is known for its shimmering neon lights and colorful nightlife. Many tourists come here with a single thought on their mind: to have fun at casinos. However, the place wouldn't be so popular if it had nothing else to offer visitors. Natural wonders Let's not forget that what shines so bright now used to be a … [Read more...]
I Flew Home For The Holidays And Here’s What Happened
Answering Your Questions About Safe Travel With The COVID-19 Rules & Restrictions By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Published Dec. 18 When I mentioned to a few friends that I was flying to spend the holidays with my family, a friend who wanted to do the same started peppering me with questions. Do you think it will be safe? Are you worried … [Read more...]
Ontario International Airport Announces Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing For Holiday Travel
Program Offered Seven Days A Week At This Southern California Location Southern California's Ontario International Airport has announced a drive-thru testing program just in time for the holiday travel season. Testing is available in parking lot 3 between terminals 2 and 4 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. seven days a week. Tests are administered by Covid Clinic, a Southern … [Read more...]
Here’s The Link To Apply For A Free Royal Caribbean Trial Cruise
Volunteer Of The Sea Passengers Needed Before Cruise Ships Can Resume Operations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Cruise Ships Blogger Royal Caribbean is the first cruise line to put out a link and criteria for becoming what it calls a Volunteer of the Seas. This is someone who is willing to go on a trial cruise as mandated by the CDC in order for cruise lines to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Outlines Guidelines For Free Trial Cruise Passengers
Cruise Line Seeking Volunteers To Meet CDC Guidelines From The PubClub.com Staff Published Nov. 12, 2020 So you want to go on a free trail cruise? Before you do, here's what you need to know in order to apply for one on Royal Caribbean, the first cruise line to offer this to passengers in order to comply with CDC sailing orders. Potential passengers must agree … [Read more...]
I Would Go On A Free Trial Cruise – Would You?
5 Reasons I Would Volunteer For A Cruise By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There was one line in a story about the CDC requiring cruise lines to go on trial voyages before they are allowed to sail again in this COVID-19 era that really got my attention. It stated that passengers would be required to be on board to complete the process. In other … [Read more...]
United Airlines Adding 1,400 Flights For Thanksgiving Week
Airline Anticipating Heavy Travel For This Holiday Period Anticipating a busy travel time – its best since March – United Airlines has added 1,400 flights for Thanksgiving week. About half of this travel is being booked now, as the airline is seeing last-minute travel plans are being made now rather than in advance, as is usually the case this time of the year. To … [Read more...]
5-Star Maldives Resort Reopens With A Scenic New Lounge
All-Inclusive JA Manafaru Undergoes Remodeling & Upgrades Published Nov. 2, 2020 A 5-star all-inclusive resort in the Maldives has reopened after a remodeling and upgrade to its rooms and facilities. Among the improvements is a scenic new lounge. JA Manafaru, where the Arabian Sea meets the vast Indian Ocean, features 84 luxurious beachfront and over-water … [Read more...]
Bahamas Updated Travel And Entry Protocols For Travelers
COVID-19 Procedures Include Pre-Trip Negative Test Result, Applying For A Travel Visa And On-Island Testing Posted Nov. 1, 2020 If you want to go to the Bahamas, here's what you need to know in advance as it has updated its travel and entry protocols, effective Nov. 1. The Bahamas now requires all travelers to do the following: Obtain a COVID-19 RT PCR … [Read more...]
Is This Unruly Airline Passenger The Modern-Day DB Cooper?
Man Tried To Open Exit Doors During A Hawaiian Airlines Flight By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Posted Oct. 29, 2020 The mystery of DB Cooper – a daredevil who parachuted out of the back of an in-flight plane – has yet to be solved. But either he's emerged in 2020 or maybe this guy is a modern-day DB Cooper. Hawaiian Airlines reports that an unruly … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces 2022-2023 Voyage Collection Destinations
Cruise Line To Visit Locations Around The World Planning ahead, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a robust schedule for its Voyage Collection cruises, which includes dozens of destinations for 2022-23. The Voyage Collection consists of 148 sailings from April 2022 to the end of April 2023 across Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New … [Read more...]
United Airlines Adds Winter Flights To Mexico, The Caribbean & Latin America
Warm Weather Destinations A Priority To Lure Back Travelers In an effort to lure travelers from the cold and snow and get them flying again, United Airlines is adding winter flights to warm-weather destinations. The airline has eight new routes and is adding flights to 19 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Starting in December, United will … [Read more...]
Here Is A List Of Hawaii’s Approved COVID-19 Testing And Travel Partners
Travelers Must Test Negative At Any Of These Locations To Avoid 14-Day Quarantine By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor The Aloha State is ready to stay "aloha" to tourists again – without forcing them into a 14-day quarantine before they can set foot on a beach – and below are a list of its approved COVID-19 testing and travel partners. Visitors to … [Read more...]
Expanded Service At Chicago And Houston Airports For Southwest Airlines
SWA Adds Flights At O'Hare & Returns To George Bush Intercontinental Airport Southwest Airlines announced its intention to expand service at O'Hare International in Chicago and return to George Busch Intercontinental Airport in Houston. "Southwest owes decades of success to our Employees and Customers who have supported our business in Chicago and Houston," … [Read more...]
Southwest Airlines Consults With Stanford University On These Airport & Airplane Protocols
COVID-19 Procedures Designed To Protect And Give Passengers Confidence In Traveling By Plane In an effort to make travel on its planes as safe as possible from COVID-19 – as well as to try and convince nervous passengers that it indeed safe to fly – Southwest Airlines has partnered with Stanford University School of Medicine. The purpose is to review the airline's … [Read more...]
Another Heatwave Hits California; More Wildfires Possible
Record Temperatures To Accompany Santa Ana Wind Conditions In The 'Roasted State' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com California Editor California is to wildfires what hurricanes have been to Louisiana in 2020. The latter has been pounded by two hurricanes within a matter of weeks and the former has had a record number of acres burned by wildfires, with more … [Read more...]
Give The Airlines The Stimulus Bailout But With These Stipulations
Getting Rid Of Those Annoying Extra Fees Should Be A Part Of Any Deal, Says Mr. Sorehead By Mr. Sorehead, PubClub.com Blogger Okay, Mr. President and Congress, go ahead and give the airlines their stimulus bailout. They are really in need of help as people are not getting on planes in big numbers due to all the COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. About the … [Read more...]
Two Harbors Catalina Island Adventures & Relaxation – A Traveler’s Diary
An Island Escape Where One Of The Things To Do Is To Do Nothing Creating The 'Two Harbors Dilemma' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Have you ever been to a place where there's a lot to do, but sometimes you want to do nothing? A spot where the mental temptation to take advantage of all the activities before you clashes with the "no hurries, no … [Read more...]
I Haven’t Posted A Travel Blog Lately Because, Well, I Haven’t Done Any Traveling
Destinations In 'Pandemic Protected' Mode Make Staying At Home A Better Option. For Now By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I am sitting here at my tiki bar desk – yes, my desk is a tiki bar – thinking that it's long past time to do a blog post about traveling. Normally this is easy for me because I am full of stories, but I could not think of … [Read more...]
Portugal Announces Travel Insurance Program For International Travelers
Coverage Includes Medical Expenses Plus Any Cancellation Or Interruption To Traveling Plans By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Published: Aug. 27 In an effort to reassure travelers in an uncertain travel time, Portugal has launched a travel insurance program for international visitors. The coverage includes medical, surgical, pharmaceutical and hospital … [Read more...]
In A Down 2020 Travel Year, Tennessee Tourism Touts Record 2019 Visitor Numbers
Volunteer State Focuses On The Positive By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Published Aug. 26 There's always something to be said for having a positive attitude and the Volunteer State has had one ever since sending all those soldiers to the Alamo. In the face of the worse pandemic in 100 years resulting in a complete faceplant for the travel industry, … [Read more...]
Have This Tropical Island Resort All To Yourself – For Only $14,000 A Night
'Blue Lagoon' On Fiji Available For A Resort Buyout By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The "Blue Lagoon" in Fiji, featured in the movie of the same name, can be yours all to yourself. For a price, of course. One of the trends happening now in travel – among the rich, anyway – is something called a resort buyout. And Yasawa Island Resort & Spa on … [Read more...]
How To Plan A Perfect 10 Days Itinerary To Italy
What do you call a trip without a plan? A stale trip, right? Well, you can save yourself from such a bad memory by NOT traveling without a planned itinerary. Italy is famous for its renaissance arts, hill towns, mountains, world-class cuisine, and receptive locals. If you are looking to enjoy memorable Italy trips without necessarily reading all of Italy’s history, you … [Read more...]
Why Work From Home When You Can Work Virtually From Vegas? MGM Unveils Packages
Aria & Bellagio Announce the 'Viva Las Office' Travel Promotion By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Why work virtually from home when you can work virtually from Las Vegas? That's what the MGM Resorts are asking business people as the company has unveiled three tiers of a virtual office for those who want to be overlooking the Strip rather than, … [Read more...]
Sailing In San Diego Aboard Sail USA 11’s America’s Cup Boat – A First-Hand Experience
Spending A Great Day On The Bay And You Can Do It, Too By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub Lifestyle Blogger If I were to tell you that I spent an afternoon on an America's Cup boat sailing around San Diego Bay, you may think that's a nice perk of being a blogger. And while that's what helped get me on board IL Moro, ITA-16, it's not anything special about me or my … [Read more...]