by Beth Holmes | Jul 1, 2021 | Places On Our Bucket List, Travel
The Pfeiffer Falls Trail in Big Sur, California, will reopen this year, more than a decade after it was destroyed by fire. In 2008, a lightning strike ignited the Basin Complex Fire near Big Sur. The second-largest fire of that year, it burned 163,000 acres in six...
by Beth Holmes | Jun 21, 2021 | Health & Beauty, Travel, Travel hacks, Travel tips
Many people struggle with sleep while traveling. Whether it’s trying to catch 40 winks on long flight or struggling to sleep in the unfamiliar sounds and scents of a hotel room, it can be hard to catch the rest you need. And the lack of sleep can ruin a nice...
by Beth Holmes | Jun 14, 2021 | International, Travel, Travel tips
On June 7, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its revised list of coronavirus travel guidelines. The revision reclassified over 100 countries as the CDC opted to use more specific categorization. The new guidelines...
by Beth Holmes | Jun 7, 2021 | International, Politics, Travel, Uncategorized
Vaccine certificates are already here for some European travelers, but not all. The European Union has scheduled its rollout for a vaccination certificate program for July 1, 2021. The program would allow travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to freely...
by Beth Holmes | May 31, 2021 | Business, Places On Our Bucket List, Travel
West Gates, the sleek modern new concourse at Los Angeles International Airport, opened on April 24, 2021, with fanfare and a small opening ceremony “This is a big day in a big city that’s building out a big new infrastructure,” L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said during...
by Beth Holmes | May 24, 2021 | Travel, Travel tips, Uncategorized
According to a Harris Poll, 77 percent of Americans are planning summer travel this year, with 26 percent ready to go right now. That makes sense, with Memorial Day weekend (May 27-31) coming right up. That’s a little lower than pre-pandemic numbers for a...
by Beth Holmes | May 14, 2021 | Business, Travel
Property by property, Las Vegas casinos are being allowed to play a full house. On Wednesday, May 12, the Nevada Gaming Control Board lifted occupancy restrictions for a number of casino resorts on the famous Strip. Gambling floors will be allowed to open at 100...
