Tag: Vacations
For Politicians, Vacations Can Be a Lot of Work
Labor Day weekend, once the official kickoff of campaign season, now comes almost a year after most candidates have hit the trail and after the first [...]
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 [...]
Domestic and international tourist crowds traveling in Japan
I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan.On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed Glico [...]
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 [...]
Is it safe to cruise again? Yes, say fans who are cruising again
Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard.Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the i [...]
Want to book a flight but pay for it next year? Here’s how it works
Travel demand is still picking up, and so are the prices of flight tickets. Surging prices are causing some to cut back on spending, but others are fi [...]
When will Asia’s travel industry recover? Maybe as soon as 2023
A new report indicates the travel industry in Asia-Pacific may be the only one in the world to recover by 2023.This year's "Travel & Tourism Econo [...]
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 [...]
What are the best business hotels in the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Preparing for a business trip to the Middle East? CNBC has made it easy to find the best hotel for the trip.CNBC Travel and the market data firm Stati [...]
What are the best business hotels in Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt
International travel may still have its challenges.But finding a solid hotel for a business trip isn't one of them. CNBC Travel and the market dat [...]
The one tip to fund full-time travel
"What if I were to die tomorrow, what would you do for the rest of your life?" That's what Malaysian Samantha Khoo asked her Singaporean husband Rene [...]
What is required to travel to Hong Kong? Many, many tests
Travelers headed to Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine in a hotel upon arrival. But they will have to submit to a barrage of Covid tests.They can [...]
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 [...]