Tag: Vacation costs
What do hotel star ratings mean? Here’s a breakdown
Ever notice that a single hotel can be rated three, four and even five stars?That's the case with Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands, which is rated [...]
Private air travel costs are increasing, but flyers still want to stay
Covid-19. Airport chaos. Lack of available flights.Many travelers say those are the reasons they ditched airlines for private jets during the past two [...]
More flights in Asia may cause airfares to fall, but it may take time
Many flights that were canceled during the pandemic are returning to the skies this month.Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot announced they're ad [...]
How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits
Vivian James Rigney is no casual traveler.The executive coach and speaker has visited more than 80 countries and lived on three continents.He's also c [...]
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan? $200 a day plus travel costs
The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening to tourists on Friday with a hefty hike to its daily tourist tax.Before the country closed its borders in March 202 [...]
Best hotels for business travelers in Asia-Pacific
Business travelers are on the road again. So there's no better time for CNBC Travel to name the best hotels for business travel across Asia-Pacific.CN [...]
Cheapest airline tickets? How to save money on flights and airfare
There are many ways to save money on flights.But booking airfare on a certain day of the week isn't one of them, according to data from Google Flights [...]
How to blog about travel? How to host a tv show about travel?
From waiting tables to living in a basement apartment, three travel hosts tell CNBC about how they got to where they are.Here are their stories.Samant [...]
How to find cheap hotel rooms? Survey compares popular website rates
Many travelers try to save money by searching the internet for cheaper hotel rates.But a new study suggests it may not be worth the time — at least in [...]
How much does it cost to travel full time? Here’s what one couple pays
Ernestas Tyminas felt "stuck" in his role as a marketing manager at a newspaper in Colorado Springs, Colorado.So he requested two months off to backpa [...]
What to do on the island of Jersey? Beaches, food, hotels and tunnels
It's an island that is closer to France than to England — yet it is part of the British Isles. It's home to miles of tunnels built during World War II [...]
Is Japan open to travelers? It’s where Singaporeans want to travel
Some 49% of Singaporeans say they are considering Japan for their next vacation abroad, according to the market research firm YouGov.Interest may be e [...]
New Zealand’s borders are fully reopening after more than two years
After more than two years, New Zealand is fully reopening its borders and welcoming back all international travelers.The country is reopening on July [...]
The cheapest and most expensive cities in Europe to visit this year
It may seem paradoxical, but a trip to Europe may be a way to save money on travel this year.Amid a global scramble to find ways to save money while t [...]
How to save money on travel? Five tips for cheaper flights and hotels
1. Finding cheaper flightsThose who are strategic about saving spend 23% less on flights than those who aren't, according to a survey of budget travel [...]