My recent stay at DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport was a really comfortable option for an overnight stay near JFK. Airport hotels are usually more about convenience than experience, but this stay ended up being better than expected. Check-in was smooth and friendly from the start. The staff acknowledged my Diamond status straight away and upgraded me to a Junior Suite on the top floor, which was a great surprise. Of course, no stay at a DoubleTree...
The Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown is a modern boutique style hotel that does not try too hard. Everything felt clean, updated, and easy to navigate from the moment I walked in. Check-in was quick, and the front desk staff were friendly and professional throughout the stay.
My room was one of the better hotel rooms I’ve had recently in Midtown Atlanta. It was very clean, quiet, and well laid out. The two beds were comfortable, and I appreciated being...
Virus/DiseaseAffected RegionsStatus/DetailsTravel AdviceAndes HantavirusMulti-country (cruise ship-linked; South America origin, cases in Europe)~11 cases, 3 deaths. Person-to-person transmission reported.Avoid close contact with cases; monitor symptoms post-cruise. Level 1 alert.Ebola (Bundibugyo)Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), UgandaOngoing outbreak; >500 cases, >130 deaths. WHO PHEIC declared. No approved vaccine for this strain.High-risk: Avoid non-essential travel to affected provinces. Enhanced screening.MeaslesUnited States (1,952 cases), global (Europe, Asia, Americas)Large US outbreak; many unvaccinated. Imported cases common.Ensure MMR vaccination. High risk in under-vaccinated areas.DengueGlobal (tropical/subtropical; Americas,...
Thailand has cut its visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries. The cabinet recently approved scrapping the 60-day visa exemption that started in July 2024. Most travellers will now get 30 days instead. Some nationalities may face just 15 days, depending on existing agreements.
The change aims to reduce abuse of the system, like people using tourist stays for illegal work. At the same time, Thailand wants to stay open for genuine visitors. The old 60-day rule helped the...
Airline alliances continue to shape long-haul travel with better points earning, lounge access and smoother connections. Here are the key changes so far this year.
Star Alliance added ITA Airways as its 26th member on 1 April. The Italian airline left SkyTeam after Lufthansa took a major stake. It now flies alongside United, Lufthansa and Air Canada. This move strengthens Europe coverage, particularly out of Rome and Milan, and gives travellers more seamless options on routes across the continent.
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