Year: 2013

Priciest Cities to Celebrate NYE Revealed

Who would think that Miami would trump New York City with being the most expensive place in the U.S. to celebrate ringing in 2014?

Antarctica Rescue Ships Abandon Rescue

The Chinese icebreaker ship Snow Dragon, translated from Xue Long, and the on its way to rescue the MV Akademik Shokalskiy, has been forced to turn around just six nautical miles away from the stranded vessel, announced the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Dec. 28.

Surcharge Smack Down for Brazilian Overseas Shoppers

Brazilians traveling abroad aren’t going to be too happy with their credit card statements as of Saturday.

Sea-Tac Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Seattle Airport Workers

King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas ruled that the city of SeaTac does not have the authority to set workplace rules within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport because the aviation hub is owned by the Port of Seattle, a separate government entity.

Tenerife Hotel Bar Explosion Injures Three Female Tourists

Three female British tourists – two women and one girl – were among five injured after an explosion at a hotel pool bar at a popular Spanish holiday island, Tenerife, Spain, on Dec. 27.

Amaluna Revels in Feminine Power

This isn’t Avalon, but it’s another world ruled by Goddesses and full of magic. It’s Amaluna, the latest hit in Cirque Du Soleil’s sachet of whimsical wonders, borrows a bit from Shakespeare’s Tempest and mother earth myths in a wonderous show that shouldn’t be missed.

The Break Up is Final: United Airlines and US Airways are No Longer

The split between United Airlines’s Star Alliance and US Airways was announced by United in a press release today, Dec. 9. As of March 30, 2014 the end of a rocky relationship will be final and US Airways will be able to know, “Why you fly” starting March 31, 2014.

Wyndham Worldwide Honored with Top Award by LGBT Commerce

Wyndham Worldwide was honored with the Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year award from the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s national dinner in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 22.

Philippines Look Toward Self-Discovery Through Travel to Rebuild

The Philippine Department of Tourism is encouraging Filipinos to discover their own country through travel with the launch of Bagon Tours.

Cruise Industry Hosts International Volunteer Day Event in Florida

To mark International Volunteer Day, more than 100 employees from cruise lines in South Florida, including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises joined together to help clean and beautify the North Shore Park in Miami for the continued enjoyment of locals and vacationers.

Southwest Airlines Drops Three Cities from its Route

Southwest Airlines will stop flying out of three airports: Branson Airport (BKG), Key West International Airport (EYW), and Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) starting June 7, 2014, announced the airline Dec. 5.

WorldPride 2014 Toronto Opens for Business

Pride Toronto is pulling out all of the stops to produce WorldPride 2014, a 10-day international lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender celebration June 20 – 29, 2014.

History-Making Transgender Opera, ‘Lili Elbe,’ Stars Lucia Lucas

Pink Rickshaws: Women-Owned Vehicles To Hit The Streets Of Some Indian Cities Soon

JetBlue Taps Woman In A Historic First To Lead A Major US Airline

7 Tips To Make Your Holiday Travels Joyeous and Merry