Phone calls on flights in Europe allowed from next summer

One of the last bastions of phone-free travel is about to get connected, eliminating the need for airplane mode – at least in the European Union.  In late November, the EU announced that airlines can provide 5G technology on planes, alongside previous mobile-technology generations, allowing passengers to use their smartphones without restrictions during flights.  “5G…

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Jamaica vs the Bahamas: which to choose?

It’s cold out there. A Caribbean getaway has never sounded better. We get it.  As you weigh your options in paradise, we’re sure you’ll be drawn to two island nations that have a special hold on visitors’ imaginations: Jamaica and the Bahamas. Yet since we’re equally drawn to the two countries’ stunning beaches, perfect weather…

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The top 14 things to do with kids in Canada

Oh, Canada – the country known for politeness and poutine, majestic mountains and maple syrup. Canada offers an abundance of wide open spaces to explore, and bustling metropolitan areas to discover, with people, places, and provisions that are sure to surprise and delight the kids who visit – and their parents, too. Get trusted guidance…

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Your guide to New Orleans’ Garden District

Lucky for both residents and visitors, the beautiful Garden District of New Orleans lives up to its name. There are few areas as as pleasant anywhere in town. Here, you’ll find spreading live oak trees and shaded lanes, whirring streetcars and college students on a stroll, mansions and apartment buildings that resemble mansions, and quirky businesses.…

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