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“Per person, based on double occupancy.” Look at any package or tour price and you’ll likely see some variation of these words hovering nearby, a fine-print head shake to single travelers everywhere. The term “single supplement” sounds so value-added and upbeat, but in reality it can be a major deterrent for single travelers, adding anywhere from a hundred to a few thousand dollars in expenses for the privilege of not sharing a room. About 40 percent of adults in the US are single, so it’s no surprise that many of our readers write to us for ideas on how to avoid the dreaded single supplement. Fortunately, there are several ways to make your travel dollars go further. Use the resources below when you begin to plan your next trip. What Is a Single Supplement? Package tour operators and cruise lines openly and formally discriminate against single travelers. They price their products on the basis of per person, double occupancy (PPDO) and almost always … [Read more...] about Solo Travelers: Avoid the Single Supplement

Lifestyle / Travel by Tracey Bryce October 8, 2019, 12:01 am Sign up to our Weekly newsletter Instagram has become a way of life for lots of us. We use it to share snaps of what we wear, what we eat – and the glamorous places we go. But what are the most Instagram-worthy Scottish tourist attractions? Recently, photo printing firm Motif analysed the hashtags for every famous landmark in the country since Instagram was launched nine years ago. And the beautiful Isle of Skye came out on top. With landscapes and scenery so stunning they’ll take your breath away, the island has a rich history covering many topics, from dinosaur fossils to the Jacobite Rebellion. It’s also a great destination for spotting wildlife, with otters, seals, whales and dolphins in abundance. Edinburgh Castle was the second most popular for Instagrammable sights. The top 10 Scottish sights have a combined hashtag use of nearly two million, and Scotland is the second most … [Read more...] about Travel: The ten most Instagram-worthy Scottish sights

December’s dazzle and overall draw means November is often the month to bag better value. Chase the sun to paradise isles or go skiing for less in low season – providing you pick a glacier-fed resort. Wrap up for celebrations of light, be grateful for Thanksgiving and start thinking about Christmas with atmospheric markets in Europe… GO WITH THE FLOWFlorida and Charleston’s unfailingly charming. In California, LA’s still sunbathing and San Francisco is chilled out yet clement, plus Dungeness crabs are back on Napa Valley’s menus – best enjoyed with the latest wines. Always-warm Dubai is at its temperate best: go off-road in the desert, before cooling down by the coast. It’s road-trippin’ season in Australia, too: swap the humid north for vineyard hopping, beaching and city breaks around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. In Thailand, the time’s right for island hopping to Phuket and Koh Samui or getting immersed in … [Read more...] about Travel calendar: where to go in November

We’re here to help make your holiday travel easier. Below, find a selection of our best holiday travel tips, like what to do when your flight is canceled due to winter weather and how to bring your holiday gifts through TSA checkpoints with you. Travel smarter this holiday season so all you have to worry about is what you’re putting on your plate this Thanksgiving and what color sweater to wear to your holiday parties. Holiday Travel Booking Tips The 12 Best and Worst Days to Travel This Holiday Season: Here are the best days to fly during the upcoming holidays. 10 Holiday Travel Tips You Need to Know Now: There are still deals to be found, provided you shop carefully and plan ahead. 7 Ways to Save on Holiday Travel: The good news is that it’s not too late to save on holiday travel; the bad news is that you won’t want to wait too much longer to make your purchase. The Cheapest Time to Buy Holiday and Thanksgiving Flights for 2019: You can find the lowest fares … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Holiday Travel Survival Guide

Updated: June 28, 2014 When I began this crazy ride of traveling as much as physically and financially possible at 15, I was impressionable, excited and more than a little clueless. Over the last seven years I have had my share of small tragedies on the road: a pick-pocketing incident when I was stranded with no cash for three weeks, LICE (bleh), several cases of serious illness on holiday (and heartbreak) stand out as the most memorable. But overall I know that travel, despite its inevitable ups and downs, has changed me for the better. Here are all the ways that travel has permanently changed me. Table of Contents 1. I always try to kiss people.2. I’m terrified of elevators.3. I’m a huge bread and cheese snob.4. I actually understand the metric system.5. I measure prices in plane tickets.6. I get really offended when people bad-mouth the U.S.7. I’m a much more optimistic person.8. I speak English like a robot.9. I’m always a tiny bit scared … [Read more...] about 10 Ways that Travel Permanently Changed Me