Here’s how much it will cost you to see the Northern Lights

Not much can fascinate like the elusive Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Which destinations are best to catch the celestial display, and how can you save on travel so you don’t overspend during your holiday?

For many Singaporeans, catching a glimpse of the mystical and elusive Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is an item on the bucket-list. While it’s only possible to see these lights in the northern hemisphere, Singaporeans can enjoy the phenomenon by taking a vacation up north. Aurora season is currently taking place–ranging from late August to early April–so now is the perfect time for a trip. We’ve looked into 3 popular cities for viewing the Northern Lights, finding approximate costs for travelling to each and offering ways to save. read more

Hawaiian Extra Comfort Red-Eye HNL-LAS

As is always the case for my travels to Vegas, I flew Hawaiian Airlines. This time, though, I upgraded myself. So let’s take a look at Hawaiian Extra Comfort red-eye service from Honolulu to Las Vegas.

Why Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines has a virtual monopoly on direct flights to Las Vegas from Hawaii. And while direct flights aren’t crucial for me on my Vegas trips, it makes more sense when other airlines charge equally as much or more for connecting flights. So, that’s why I chose Hawaiian over my beloved Alaska. read more

Here’s Why You Should Learn to Speak Spanish in Medellin (And What to do Before You Arrive!)

Without knowing how long you plan to visit this wonderful city, or what you plan to do while you’re here, there is one thing we absolutely MUST strongly recommend you do, while here: study the language.

Technically you don’t need to listen to this advice at all. You CAN get by, with zero Spanish, here in Colombia. But doing so would be to deprive you of a part of the experience that simply should not be missed. To truly enjoy the experience of living in this or any Latin country, make no mistake, Spanish is a necessity. read more

Here’s How to Combat Travel Anxiety, According to Psychologists

If you’re anxious about flying again, you’re not alone.

For the most part, the word "travel" tends to be associated with images of delight: far-flung beaches and epic mountaintops and chance encounters with new friends around the globe. But for many people, travel can also create feelings of discomfort, unease, and worry — a sensation psychologists refer to as "travel anxiety." While the term is not officially recognized as a medical condition, feeling anxious about travel before and during a trip is incredibly common, especially in our current pandemic-era world. The good news? It’s manageable, too. read more

Here’s the Brilliant Thing Delta Air Lines Now Does to Get Planes Out Faster. It’s So Simple. Why Doesn’t Every Airline Do It?

What’s better than a big solution to a thorny problem? A simple solution.

Now, Delta Air Lines has explained a simple trick that it uses to turn planes around faster, which means passengers get where they’re going on time, more often.

It saves a minute or two every time a jet rolls away from the gate. Multiply that by 1,000 Delta flights a day at an airport like Atlanta, and you start saving lots and lots of time. read more

Here is what Bain Capital’s Virgin Australia 2.0 will look like

Keen to know the shape of the new Virgin Australia? We’ve pulled it together for you.

Virgin Australia is set to soar again, this time under the ownership of US-based global investment giant Bain Capital, which will pay a multi-billion dollar bounty to buy the airline, bail out its debt and reboot the challenger onto a new course. read more

Here are the 12 best steakhouses in New York City right now

Two words currently dominate the food world: “plant” and “based.” But look around the New York these days and the most crowded dining rooms are the ones that specialize in beef.

Maybe it’s because meat feels like a forbidden luxury in an increasingly green world. Or that, after a couple of tough years, a fat prime rib oozing with juices feels like a much-deserved splurge. read more

Hidden gems in Paris: readers’ travel tips

This venue comprises three small, comfortable cinemas showing a huge number of films each week, from arthouse and world cinema to mainstream and children’s. There’s an art gallery on the top floor, a restaurant with tables outside in the summer, plus regular live music. Or you can just call by for a coffee or a beer and there’ll be a good soundtrack playing.
7 rue Francis de Pressensé, +33 1 45 40 07 05, lentrepot.fr
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Here’s how to tailor your jet lag strategy to suit each trip

While there are some basic rules for beating jet lag, the length and timing of your flight also comes into play.

When it comes to jet lag, a proactive approach to managing it is better than a reactive one: there’s nothing worse than yawning in the middle of an important business meeting, regardless of how far you’ve flown to get there. read more

Here’s how to get free entry to all California national parks

Are you ready for free entry to any of California’s national parks? California has 28 national parks, recreation areas, and national monuments, and for five days every year, the National Park Service offers free entry to all National Park Service sites that otherwise charge an entrance fee. The next one is on August 4, 2022. Keep reading for a rundown of some of the most popular national parks in California. For a family of 4 or more, the cost can add up, so you stand to make quite a saving if you go on one of the free days. read more