Month: March 2022

What Is an Edu-Vacation, and Why Should Your Family Should Consider Taking One?

By Sharita J. Wilson 3 months ago
Photo credit: ullstein bild - Getty Images

Photo credit: ullstein bild – Getty Images

There are so many things to consider when booking a vacation: Where to adventure, where to stay, what activities to book, how to get from point A to point B—the list goes on. No matter where you’re headed, though, the common goal of a vacation is to get away from everyday life in an attempt to unwind and make memories with those you’re traveling with. As such, the idea of making a vacation educational often falls by the wayside—but not anymore. Nowadays, edu-vacations (AKA educational vacations) are on the rise. But, before you

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Travel Deals March 30 to April 6

By Sharita J. Wilson 3 months ago

Need a vacation? Grab this week’s travel deals from March 30 to April 6. Deals include $49 one-way flights, not one but two 140,000 point sign up bonus offers, up to 75% off trips, and more.

long exposure photography of beach, Saona Island Dominican Republic

Ending Soon

Hurry these deals are ending soon.

  • 20% off. You’ll save 20% off when you book your Southwest flight with points. Use code SAVE20NOW. Valid for travel through May 25, 2022. Book by March 31, 2022.
  • Aloha! Hawaii is on sale. One way flights to Hawaii from $119. Valid for travel March, April, & May.
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Leisure, sports travel fuel hotel occupancy uptick after pandemic decline

By Sharita J. Wilson 3 months ago

Hospitality executives see positive signs of leisure travel activity increasing across West Michigan, though corporate travel still lags pre-pandemic levels.

“For leisure travel, there is a lot of pent-up demand and we’ve been experiencing that,” said Peter Beukema, founder of 6PM Hospitality Partners LLC who formerly served as CEO of Suburban Inns. “Last summer, travel was really off the charts, and staffing levels made it really challenging, but it was good. This winter and fall were better than expected, but definitely not where it was (pre-pandemic).”

Hotel occupancy across the country is expected to continue trending upward and

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British Airways warning – airline cancels flights due to travel chaos

By Sharita J. Wilson 3 months ago

BRITISH Airways is cutting flights in the coming weeks due to recent travel chaos.

The airline has reduced its schedule between now and the end of May, with Brits on affected flights over Easter rebooked on alternative seats if affected.

British Airways is cutting flights in the coming weeks

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British Airways is cutting flights in the coming weeksCredit: Alamy

Hundreds of BA flights have been disrupted in recent weeks due to IT issues, with passengers left waiting for hours for their luggage and being sent home empty-handed.

Last weekend, 192 BA flights were disrupted which led to hundreds of arrivals waiting for hours to get their luggage.

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