‘Yellowbird Estate’ Bahamian Vacation Villa Exemplifies Eleuthera Island Hospitality

Tucked away in the Bahamas Out Island of Eleuthera is Yellowbird Estate—an expansive private villa that stands as a beacon of coastal charm and tranquility. With its idyllic oceanfront location, this unique vacation rental captures the essence of island living, while offering an unforgettable escape for travelers seeking a blend of relaxation and adventure. Yellowbird Estate…

Careless travelers: Why are passengers becoming so absent-minded? 

Careless travelers: Why are passengers becoming so absent-minded? 

To get an idea of how forgetful travelers have become lately, consider what happened to Ally Murphy and her husband on a recent flight from London to Atlanta. After collecting their luggage, they caught a shuttle to their hotel. “After boarding the bus, I realized I had forgotten one suitcase,” recalls Murphy, a voiceover artist…

Are these up-and-coming sustainable cities worth visiting?

Are these up-and-coming sustainable cities worth visiting?

When Daniel Anderson stepped off an electric ferry in Oslo, he braced for the usual urban cacophony. It never came.  “What struck me most wasn’t the electric buses or low-emission zones — although those are cool,” recalls Andersen, who runs a waste removal company in London. “It was the car-free city center policy, which makes…

Help! Travel insurance won’t pay for my flight delay

Help! Travel insurance won’t pay for my flight delay

When Christine Porter’s flight delay strands her for 25 hours, her travel insurer balks at paying a $270 claim. After five months of bureaucratic warfare, she’s no closer to a resolution.  Q: Last August, my dream trip to India imploded before takeoff. A delayed flight from Orlando to Atlanta caused me to miss my connection…

She showed up two hours early for her flight. Why did American Airlines cancel her ticket?

She showed up two hours early for her flight. Why did American Airlines cancel her ticket?

Teresa McGee thought she’d done everything right before her flight from Detroit to Charlotte. But she never expected American Airlines to not do everything right.  When she approached the check-in counter, an airline agent delivered a gut punch: Her reservation had been canceled. To get home, she’d need to buy a new ticket. “They couldn’t give me…

Help! American Airlines downgraded me and then refused a refund

Help! American Airlines downgraded me and then refused a refund

When Laura MacLennan’s business class seat breaks, she’s sent to economy class. An American Airlines agent promises a refund and $500 in compensation, but it never comes through. Can she recover the money — or was this a case of a broken promise?  Q: I booked a business class seat for my American Airlines flight…

Your next trip could be riskier than you think — here’s why (and how to adapt) 

Your next trip could be riskier than you think — here’s why (and how to adapt) 

Colombia has been at the top of Seann Malloy’s bucket list for years, so he recently started planning a solo trip to Cartagena and Medellín. He looked forward to sipping tinto coffee at a cafe and strolling the beach at Playa Blanca.  The destination seemed safe at first, but then came a U.S. State Department travel advisory…

Here are the new travel mistakes people are making — and how to avoid them

Here are the new travel mistakes people are making — and how to avoid them

One of the newest mistakes travelers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork. It happened to Katharine Nohr when she tried to fly to New Zealand. Nohr, an attorney from Honolulu, was so used to traveling to Europe that she assumed she didn’t need a visa to enter New Zealand.  But she…

Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts 

Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts 

It’s not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a “must-have” travel purchase for 2026. It’s peace of mind, he says. “I have a parent who is 94 years old and living in a long-term care facility,” says Wenkert, a retired pharmaceutical industry marketer from Pittsburgh. “I’m also concerned about having enough medical and evacuation insurance…

Holiday travel safety: Here’s what could go wrong — and how you can avoid it

Holiday travel safety: Here’s what could go wrong — and how you can avoid it

What are you afraid of this holiday travel season? Missing your flight? Losing your luggage? Getting stuck in bad weather? “Knowing the risks, preparing with the right tools and coverage, and staying informed in real time can separate a smooth trip from a stressful one,” says Deepak Shukla, CEO of Pearl Lemon Adventures, a travel…

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