Five Top Hot Spring Spas in Europe What could be better than a hot spring spa bath after a long day of sightseeing? Here are five top European hot spring spas where you can do just that. Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Hungary This is the largest spa in Hungary’s capital city, Budapest. Built in 1913, this beautiful spa in City Park has 15 indoor pools, three large outdoor pools and a variety of saunas. Széchenyi also […]
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Save up to 60% on Hotels and up to $50 on Flights with no hidden fees Did you know, that on average people spend more than 10 hours planning just one holiday & searching for the best online rates for hotels and flights? Thankfully there is now a much easier way. At Altitude Flights you can search both flights and hotels in minutes. And when you do a search with us, you are price comparing […]
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Journey to Dubai’s Museum of the Future Dubai’s museum of the future, to some, it’s a big eye. To others, it’s a huge ring or a donut. The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, calls it, “The most beautiful building in the world.” However, one thing is for certain. The Museum of the Future (MOTF) in the centre of Dubai has got people talking. Designed with the help […]
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What to See on the Island of Cyprus With green mountains and wide beaches. As well as ruins from the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The island nation of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean offers a large number of eye catching places to visit. Here are just a few. Painted Churches in the Troodos Mountains The Troodos Mountains, on the southern side of the island, are popular for walkers and winter sports fans. […]
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Air New Zealand Announces 17-Hour Direct Flight to New York Passengers from New Zealand can soon fly direct to New York City in about 17 hours with the country’s national airline announcing a new long-haul route. Air New Zealand will begin operating flights between Auckland Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner planes from 17th September 2022. Ticket prices will start at around $1,400 for a return trip. At […]
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What Is Overbooking and Why Do Airlines Do It? Many airlines overbook their flights and end up “bumping” passengers.. Meaning they sell more tickets than there are seats on the plane. But why do they do it? What happens to passengers who arrive at the airport only to learn that their seat is already taken? Like any business, airlines want to make money. So, they try to fill as many seats on each plane as […]
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How to get a flight upgrade I keep seeing headlines on social media that read.- What to wear to get a flight upgrade?. And every time I read things like this, I cringe. After working in the airline industry for over 20 years. I know I can say that this is total rubbish. The truth is that airlines have a pretty straight forward system for giving out upgrades. It has nothing to do with […]
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Visit Switzerland. More Than Luxury Watches & Cheese Fondue Switzerland is famous for its watches, its cows and its cheese fondue. It’s a beautiful place with an interesting history and plenty to see and do. Here are three places you should know about before you plan a trip to Switzerland. The Matterhorn The Matterhorn, which is in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland, has been called the most photographed mountain in the world. And it […]
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Lonely Planet Announces Top Places to Visit in 2022 Travel guide company Lonely Planet has announced its top places to visit in 2022. Every year, Lonely Planet employees, writers and partners suggest their favorite places. The company’s travel experts then choose the top 10 countries, top 10 regions and top 10 cities. Likewise, they think about both the unique experiences travellers can have and sustainable tourism practices in each place. The top country to visit […]
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What to See in Egypt Beyond The Pyramids Egypt has far more to offer tourists besides its more popular attractions, such as the Pyramids of Giza. Here are four other places to visit in the land of the pharaohs. Abu Simbel In southern Egypt, near the border of Sudan, is Abu Simbel. Consists of two temples honoring the pharaoh Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Four 20-meter statues of Ramses II can be found […]
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