It is heartbreaking to hear news about the drastic changes in ourenvironment, with global warming only making it worse. By 2030, the GreatBarrier Reef will be bleached; the Arctic ice caps will melt, leaving the NorthPole bare; and glaciers in the Swiss Alps and Mount Kilimanjaro would begone.The immediacy of these timelines prompts curious travelers to visitenvironmentally-fragile areas before they would be gone f...

The airline industry struggles to get by this difficult economy as itcontinues to raise fees and add fees to cope up with high fuel prices. Theincome it is earning still does not help because Americans now opt for“staycations,” spending vacations within their cities instead of flying toother destinations.Experts, however, say that a weak economy should not be an excuse. GeorgeHobica, creator of airfarewatchdog....

It is one thing to find cheap airfare, but another thing to find the bestdeal. With airfare changing by the hour and airlines removing their fares fromtravel websites, it is indeed a challenge. USA Today has come up with thisguide to get the most out of cheap airfares.Sign up for free airfare alerts – Researching for cheapflights can take quite a while, so why not let someone else do it for you? Manyairfare searc...

Planning a family vacation can be quite a challenge since there are kids toconsider. Not only should the trips be planned to be enjoyable, it should alsobe made as stress-free as possible. Here are some things to consider whenplanning for that next family vacation.Plan ahead of time.Family vacations are not just something that can be made up on a whim. Evenif they can, be prepared for the stress and the complaints ...

Buying a carry-on luggage should be carefully planned and prepared. Asidefrom being the type of luggage that is always close to the traveler, a carry-onluggage should also be the type that most airlines should allow on board theirflights according to their regulations. Here are some of the important thingsto look for when trying to buy a carry-on.Bag DimensionsWhen choosing a carry-on, you should also be considerin...

Traveling by plane is not as simple now as it was then. There have beenquite a lot of changes through the years that has differentiated travel todayfrom the past. For one, security measures are now quite more strict than it wasbefore.With the threat of terrorism becoming more global, airlines are trying tomake sure that passengers on each flight are safe and secure from such threatsas possible. That is why there ar...

Every traveler going on flights usually bring along with them carry-on bagson board. But different airlines may also have different regulations concerningcarry-on bags and what may be allowable inside  their planes. They mayhave their own issues regarding allowable compartment storage spaces on board,thus the need to regulate allowable carry-on bags on flights.Generally, a carry on should measure around 22 inc...

Traveling with your kids can really be quite a challenge, especially when itis a very long trip. they can easily get bored along the way, become restlessand tired, not to mention complain all the time. This can get into your nervesand easily ruin a supposedly enjoyable and fun trip.One way that may help prevent kids from becoming restless on a trip is bykeep them occupied. Adding something fun and enjoyable while a...

Wherever you are in the world, there are scams that prey on cluelesstourists for thousands of dollars. Tom Hall and Kylie McLaughlin of LonelyPlanet have compiled some of the common tourist scammers and remind fellowtravelers that if something looks too good to be true, most likely it is.Fake police – Many tourists have no idea how policemen intheir destinations are dressed and are unlikely to spot a real police ...

Lonely Planet asked its fans on Facebook what for them is the sexiest accentin the world. Why should we know? Because it is nice to hear a person’s Englishspoken in a way that would sweep you off your feet. However, this is totallydifferent from a very bad impersonation of speaking with an accent.The survey, which gathered over 700 responses, is not scientific. Resultsshow that the Spanish is at the top spot, bea...