(The Hill) – Most Americans are eager to travel this summer, but skyrocketing costs could upend their vacation plans. Airfares rose nearly 19 percent from March to April, according to recent Labor Department data, the largest month-over-month increase for plane tickets on record, and are up 33 percent from last year. Hotel and vacation rental…
(BPT) – When you think of summer cleanup, you likely picture decluttering and deep cleaning your indoor spaces. However, your outdoor spaces need just as much attention as your home’s interiors to get them ready for the warmer months. You can save yourself some headaches later by investing time in a few housekeeping tasks in…
It’s going to be a pricy summer for American travelers as increased demand and rising prices have driven up costs for travel and summer activities. Driving the news: “Definitely every single category is more expensive now than it was this time last year,” Sally French, a travel rewards expert at NerdWallet, told The Washington Post….
It’s time to pack up your heavy coats and put those sweaters into storage because warmer weather is finally here. Whether you’re planning your next beach destination and shopping for the perfect swimsuit or looking to jump on TikTok’s latest trend — the “Coastal Grandmother” — we have you covered for all your summer essentials….
Placeholder while article actions load Travel is going to be complicated this summer. More Americans will probably travel than at any time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The World Travel & Tourism Council and Oxford Economics project that domestic travel spending will reach more than $1.1 trillion for the year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels…
As economic pundits raise fears about a recession, the most powerful names in travel and hospitality are pushing back, pointing to bookings that illustrate a positive picture of the American consumer. “We think this summer is going to be gangbusters for travel,” Marriott CEO Tony Capuano told last week. Marriott saw an 81% rise in…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Summer season is right around the corner and if you’re looking to travel, you’ll want to move fast as tourism appears to be at pre-pandemic numbers. “Everyone comes to Florida,” said Mohamed Fareed, who recently relocated to Palm Beach County from Arizona for work. “Everyone comes to Florida to pretty…
Photo courtesy Sno-Isle Libraries I just finished listening to a library book, Dealing with Dragons, by Patricia Wrede. The book was recommended to me by Annie Carl, owner of The Neverending Bookshop in Perrinville, as I was shopping for a Christmas present for a tween. Sure, it’s a fantasy book whose age range is 10…
. The hotel industry was one of the hardest-hit industries during the coronavirus pandemic. Many U.S. hotels closed, especially luxury hotels. At the height of the pandemic, occupancy was less than 15% for luxury hotels and around 40% industrywide. More than 670,000 hotel industry operation jobs and nearly four million hospitality jobs were lost in…
The Tri-Cities Family YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30. The day encourages families to take a moment to help “kids be kids.” The event will feature activities such an outdoor family zumba class, face painting, story and stretch, swim safety stations, flip-for-fun open gymnastics,…