Like many of you, I saw the news of possible travel disruptions due to the partial government shutdown in my morning scroll. The earliest notice I saw said that both TSA PreCheck and Global Entry would be suspended, and I immediately started mentally flipping through my travel plans. I have a domestic flight next week….
The new Global Galacticoaster is set to launch into orbit at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on February 27. Advanced projection and holographic technology make the Galacticoaster the first-of-its-kind indoor, space-themed family roller coaster. Interactive touchscreens and RFID technology invite guests to design their own custom spacecraft before boarding. With more than 625 possible ride combinations, immersive…
One tentative howl pierced the morning silence. Before the first notes of “Aye-ooo” were complete, a symphony of sounds that managed to be both fierce and sweet launched into the air. The reactions of the half dozen people standing near the animal habitat at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre in British Columbia’s Blaeberry Valley had…
While the San Antonio International Airport isn’t a hub where passengers typically connect, there’s still a great airport hotel and reasons why passengers would opt in for a stay. Early morning flights, late-night arrivals, or trips into San Antonio to explore outlying spots in the Texas Hill Country are situations where it might make sense…
One of the things I like best about fall in San Antonio…just kidding. There is no fall in San Antonio. We have summer, hot summer and two weeks of something called “winter-ish” before the cycle begins again. OK, so I exagerrate ever so slightly but crisp fall weather with leaves turning shades of fiery…
When it comes to scary stuff, how brave are you? I’m about medium. I can make it through a scary movie without being severely traumatized and handle a good haunted house but I’m pretty jumpy. I got the opportunity to check out Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort so I’ve put together this first-timer’s…
Sleeping on a plane sounds simple in theory: you sit, you close your eyes, and boom, nap time. In reality, between cramped seats, engine noise, turbulence, and the guy next to you ordering a third Bloody Mary, it’s often impossible. Whether you’re flying overnight or just want to catch a bit of shut eye, here’s your…
If you’ve noticed that fall Caribbean cruise prices are temptingly low, you need to read this first. There’s a reason the prices are so low and while you might still have a fantastic time, there are things to know about booking a cruise during hurricane season. Fall is hurricane season in the Caribbean and South…
If you’ve ever booked a flight, hotel, or tour online, you’ve probably seen that pop-up:“Add travel insurance for just $X?” It sounds optional, maybe even unnecessary, especially if your trip isn’t that expensive. So, the question is:Do you really need travel insurance? The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Keep reading. What Is Travel…
The Magnolia Market in Waco is a popular Texas tourist spot. Use these 12 tips for making your visit a success. 1. Don’t visit on a Sunday None of the operations run by Chip and Joanna Gaines are open on Sunday, including the market, Silo Baking Company, and the Magnolia Table. 2. Don’t come on…