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CTV News
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Flight cancellations and delays at YVR
Vancouver Watch More than 20 flights at YVR were cancelled and others faced delays after crews were forced to keep one of the airport's runways closed Friday.
Travel Weekly
14 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Butterfield & Robinson is celebrating 60 years with a 60-day world tour
Luxury travel specialist Butterfield & Robinson is doing a 60-day adventure around the world to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary. The operator is billing the one-time departure as a once-in-a-lifetime journey that will take travelers to six destinations across four continents. The two-month trip costs $85,000 per person, but travelers are able to book individual legs of the itinerary. Travelers will visit Mexico, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Morocco, Turkiye and France. Travelers will begin their journey in March by spending seven days in Oaxaca, where they will indulge in the Mexico region's cuisine, hike through Zapotec mountain villages and explore the ruins of Monte Alban. From there, travelers will fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia for a seven-day cycling tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, which includes a Mekong River cruise on the Aqua Mekong. Highlights of this segment of the trip include exploring silk-weaving villages, enjoying street food and exploring the country by river. Butterfield & Robinson's 60-day world tour includes Cambodia. Photo Credit: Butterfield & Robinson Passengers will then head to India, where they will spend nine days exploring the state of Rajasthan. Adventure is at the heart of this part of the trip, where passengers will zipline over the Blue City, embark on a leopard safari and hike through the desert. The next leg of the trip is Morocco. Guests will start with a hike through the Ouirgane Valley. Over the course of eight days, travelers will explore mountain villages; journey through the Plateau du Kik to the High Atlas Mountains; and watch the sun rise over the Sahara dunes. Eleven days in Turkiye is up next, where travelers will arrive in Istanbul. The capital's culinary scene is the focus of the first day in the country. Travelers will tour Turkiye, including its coast. Highlights include watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon in Cappadocia; visiting the Kaymakli Underground City; and swimming alongside the ruins of Cleopatra's Bath. To end the trip, guests will head to Burgundy, France, where Butterfield & Robinson began. The operator promises that it will "pull out all the stops" to end the 60-day world adventure. The last leg of the trip begins with a bike ride through Burgundy's countryside and ends with a special celebration for the brand's anniversary.
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Travel + Leisure
17 hours ago
- Health
- Travel + Leisure
15 Amazon Travel Essentials You Shouldn't Visit Europe Without This Summer, Starting at $3
When packing for Europe in the summer, most travelers immediately think of portable fans, travel adapters, and breezy linen clothes. Although these items should definitely have a spot in your suitcase, packing some easily forgotten—but just as necessary—travel essentials will make your trip even more enjoyable. Last August, I visited Milan, and temperatures reached as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit. As it turned out, many of the game-changing items were last-minute, unexpected essentials I packed in my bag, such as a thin summer shawl that provided coverage for visiting religious sites without weighing me down. You might have sudden rainstorms that call for a packable umbrella or drastic temperature changes that'll have you reaching for a lightweight cardigan. Here are 15 travel essentials that help me navigate European summer trips, plus items I'm planning to pack for my next getaway. Picking the right comfortable sandals for a European summer city break is crucial because nothing kills the vibe faster than aching feet halfway through a stroll. After trying to conquer Milan in jelly sandals (a mistake I'll never repeat), a friend suggested this supportive pair from Cushionaire. Other customers agree, saying they've got proper arch support, real cushioning, and enough breathability for hot summer days. Bonus: they actually look cute! Keep in mind that, according to customers, they might run small, so consider ordering up a half size. A cardigan for the summer? It may sound ridiculous, but trust me, this lightweight layer can be a total lifesaver. An early morning flight out of London—even during the summer—means traveling in the cold. And, believe it or not, Europe does have air conditioning, which can be quite an intense shift when moving between the outdoors into coach buses or stores. As someone who is very sensitive to AC, the cardigan I grabbed just before leaving for my flight amidst a heatwave became my most cherished item. Europe's weather is known to flip fast; one minute it's sunny, the next the breeze is too chilly. I was happy to have an optional top layer and will definitely be packing it for future summer trips. An umbrella might just become your best travel buddy when exploring Europe. For example, I live in London, where we have short summers and sudden rain showers, meaning you'll be glad to have an umbrella with you at all times that's compact enough to fit into a small bag. I learned an umbrella can also be useful when it's sunny; I saw people using umbrellas to block the sun's harsh rays when out and about during a trip to Seoul, South Korea. I'm using this hack when exploring Europe this summer, too. You know what comes in surprisingly handy at those charming old European markets? An old-school coin purse or a classic wallet. Although the world has embraced contactless payments, some markets still use cash. Having a coin purse while traveling means you're not fumbling with loose change. Plus, you'll likely need to pay a small fee to use public restrooms in Europe, especially at train stations—so this way, you'll have your coins ready! This Travelambo leather coin purse with its snap top closure has been praised by travelers for keeping money secure and easily accessible, so you can quickly fish out the exact change needed. Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag. In busy cities or markets, it also adds a layer of security with a zipper closure. Wear it across your chest and keep an eye on your stuff, which is perfect in places where pickpocketing can, unfortunately, be an issue. This Rungion crossbody bag is very similar to the one I typically bring on my trips to European cities in the summer. 'I just got back from a UK trip. This bag was invaluable to me during the airplane, terminal, shopping, and sightseeing on my trip,' one customer wrote. 'It is so easy to organize and keep everything safe. It is absolutely the BEST thing I bought for my traveling.' This lightweight bag is also washable, so it'll be easy to keep clean and looking like new. Bear with me here—if your hotel offers a continental breakfast, it's not a bad idea to take a few pieces of fruit or some cookies with you for a quick snack later in the day. A collapsible Tupperware container is perfect for this; it keeps things from getting squashed in your bag while you're out and about. Just make sure not to pack anything perishable, and stick to items that can handle a few hours without refrigeration, like apples, crackers, or sealed pastries. Collapsible Tupperware like this will take up even less room in your bag when not in use. I've always carried hand sanitizer bottles (even before COVID-19), but when I travel, especially on holiday, I try to limit how many liquids I pack to save space. That's where hand sanitizer wipes come in handy. They're so convenient, and they do more than just sanitize your hands: wipe down surfaces, clean off sticky fingers, or tackle any grime you pick up while exploring. Unlike liquid sanitizer, wipes won't leak in your bag, which means no surprise goo on your stuff. A common European dress code rule that continues to catch tourists off guard during the summertime is the requirement to cover shoulders when visiting religious sites. During a walking tour of Milan last summer, which included the breathtaking Duomo, several women in my group were told they would be unable to enter because their shoulders were exposed. According to the dress code for the Duomo, both men and women must ensure their shoulders and knees are covered, meaning tank tops and shorts or skirts above the knee are not permitted. The only solution at the time for the people on my tour was to buy a paper-like poncho that they would dispose of later on. However, packing a thin summer shawl like this $11 one at Amazon will save you money in the long run since you'll actually use it again. And it's thin enough to tuck into your bag when your tour is over. Perfect for soaking up excess oil and shine without smudging your makeup or leaving any residue behind, blotting sheets are an easy, lightweight essential that'll fit easily in any bag or pocket. Whether you're heading into a museum, grabbing a photo in front of a landmark, or sitting down at a café, a quick blot can have you looking fresh and feeling less sticky in seconds. With so many European cities basking in strong sun and very little shade, a cap helps protect your scalp and face from the sun. Unlike a wide-brimmed hat, it's compact, easy to throw in your bag, and doesn't take up much space when you're not wearing it. It's also a great option if you're sensitive to air conditioning, like on trains, planes, or in overly cooled museums, since it gives your head a bit of cover without making you overheat. Sometimes a European city break means sticking to a small budget and finding ways to stretch your budget to see as many cities or enjoy as many excursions as possible. This could mean opting for hostels or budget hotels with thin walls. Whether it's street noise from the late-night nearby party scene, hallway chatter, or your hostel bunkmate rustling around at 2 a.m., a good pair of noise-canceling earplugs can save your sleep and your sanity. Loop earplugs are praised for their effectiveness at blocking out sound and their reusability. They also have adjustable sizes to get the perfect fit, and they come in a convenient travel case. I made the rookie mistake of choosing the cute sandals over the comfortable ones, and my feet paid the painful price. If you're anything like me on holiday, you'll be doing a ton of walking, often on cobbled streets and uneven sidewalks that look beautiful but aren't exactly foot-friendly. It's all part of the charm of exploring historic European cities, but trust me, your feet will feel it, especially if you packed the wrong shoes. These hydrocolloid bandages help speed the healing process along for scrapes, cuts, and blisters, and they take up very little space in your bag. When you need one, you'll be ridiculously glad you brought them, as I will be from now on. Pocket-sized tissues might not seem like a big deal, but they're surprisingly handy on a summer trip through Europe. Between the heat, humidity, and all the walking, you're going to sweat, especially when you're hopping between cities or squeezing onto a packed metro train. I keep tissues in my pocket or bag to blot my face, dab away melting makeup, or just freshen up on the go throughout the day. Toss a pack in your bag and you'll thank yourself later. Disposable cameras have a retro feel, which is why I love packing them for rustic cities. I recently bought this Fujifilm disposable camera because it lets me snap pictures without having to be glued to my phone. In iconic, historic cities with sunlit piazzas and vintage markets, I like that film cameras help capture the character of the city. With disposable cameras, you never know what the picture looks like until it's developed, a process which feels a bit like wandering the streets of an old European town, where every turn can lead to an unexpected little gem. For those of us who like to wear makeup, this tinted moisturizer is lightweight and adds a dewy (but not sweaty-looking) finish to the skin, all while providing sun protection thanks to its SPF 30 formula. The regular-sized bottle is under 3.4 ounces and should be able to fit in your carry-on allowance. My skin easily dries out when traveling, and I wanted something that doesn't feel cakey or heavy, especially with lots of walking and hopping on and off polluted metro systems and buses. This moisturizer claims to improve the skin's hydration retention, soften the appearance of fine lines, and strengthen the skin barrier, which are all important features when dealing with sweat, the hot sun, and polluted city air that can do even more damage to our skin. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
CDC tells Americans to CANCEL their flights after finding world's most infectious disease is spreading on planes
The CDC is urging Americans to cancel their upcoming flights if they are not vaccinated against measles. The agency has upgraded its health travel warning after discovering the virus - one of the most infectious in the world - is spreading on US airplanes. A previous recommendation that said Americans should 'consider making alternative travel plans' if they could not get vaccinated before departing now says travelers should 'consider postponing their trip.' Estimates suggest around 10 percent of adults may lack immunity, either due to never receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine or because their immunity has diminished over time — the equivalent of 25million adults. Measles infections have been detected at the country's biggest airports in recent months amid a resurgence of the virus linked to low vaccination rates. Now, after investigating dozens of patients who were contagious while flying, the CDC confirmed at least one case where the virus was spread during air travel. All US travelers are now being recommended to be fully vaccinated for measles before going on any international flights. And doctors are being advised to give additional measles vaccines to domestic travelers going to Texas, where over 700 people have been infected so far this year. The CDC's latest update, published Wednesday, reads: 'Travelers can catch measles in many travel settings including travel hubs like airports and train stations, on public transportation like airplanes and trains, at tourist attractions, and at large, crowded events.' Since the beginning of this year, the CDC has received 62 reports of travelers infected with measles while flying into the US or within the country, a CDC spokesperson told CBS News. An investigation of 50 of those passengers showed the agency measles spread during air travel in at least one of those situations. The CDC said this is usually based on confirmed infectious individuals sitting next to each other. The latest airport warning came Friday as three passengers flying into Denver International Airport on the same Turkish Airlines flight tested positive for measles. One of them was a vaccinated adult. As of 2025, precise data on the number of US adults unvaccinated against measles is limited. However, historical estimates suggest that approximately 10 percent of adults may lack immunity, either due to never receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine or because their immunity has diminished over time. Given the US adult population of about 258 million, this could translate to roughly 25 million adults who are potentially unprotected against measles. Around 90 percent of confirmed cases are tied to outbreaks in the US rather than travel outside the country. Symptoms - which include a blotchy rash, fever, cough and runny nose - typically develop seven to 21 days after initial exposure. Measles spreads via airborne droplets released in coughs and sneezes, which can hang in the air for up to two hours after a patient passes. It is particularly dangerous to young children, with the CDC saying one in 20 unvaccinated children who are infected develop pneumonia while one in 1,000 suffer deadly brain swelling. A total of 1,088 Americans have been infected so far this year, and two unvaccinated young girls have died.
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
10 Cheapest National Parks To Fly To This Summer
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the cheapest parks to fly to this summer. Few vacations are more iconic—and more affordable—for American families than a trip to a National Park. But even these historically low-cost getaways are getting pricier. According to Dollar Flight Club, the cost of accommodations near parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite has climbed by as much as 30%, and demand for rental cars can cause prices to skyrocket on peak weekends. Visiting the National Parks can get expensive faster than you might expect. To help families stretch their travel budgets, researchers at Dollar Flight Club crunched the numbers on more than 300,000 airfare records from U.S. departure cities to airports within a reasonable drive of a National Park to see which routes have the most affordable flights this summer. The data was collected from a mix of airline partners, online travel agencies, and the brand's internal tools. They found that overall, travelers can save more than $500 by flying into the most affordable gateway airports near National Parks. Choosing to visit one park over another could lead to even bigger savings, making it worth comparing flight prices before locking in your plans. Here are the 10 cheapest National Parks to fly to this summer, according to Dollar Flight Club. Low-cost flights to Las Vegas make it easier to see Zion National Park on a budget. Two of the most popular National Parks—Zion and Grand Canyon—also happen to be the most affordable to fly to, according to the Dollar Flight Club report. Round-trip economy flights can range from $29 to $163 per person when you fly to Las Vegas, putting you just a few hours' drive away from either of these popular parks. Want to visit the Grand Canyon? Try flying into Phoenix to get a deal on airfare. You've got options if you're looking for a cheap trip to the Grand Canyon. If you can't score a deal on flights to Las Vegas, try using Phoenix as an alternative gateway to the park. Round-trip flights to Phoenix range from $32 to $177 this summer, based on the Dollar Flight Club analysis. When you land, you'll be just about 3.5 hours away from the Grand Canyon's South Rim and under two hours from Saguaro National Park. Arches is one of the cheapest National Parks to visit this summer. Arches and Canyonlands took third on the list of the cheapest National Parks to fly to in this ranking. Round-trip flights to Salt Lake City, roughly four hours away from these two magnificent parks, run between $84 and $250 on average this summer. Bonus: These parks are typically way less crowded than Zion. Pinnacles National Park is just three hours south of San Francisco, where you can get a deal on airfare. You've got your choice when it comes to National Parks you can visit on a reasonable drive from San Francisco. Head four hours east to hit Yosemite or drive three hours south to visit Pinnacles. With round-trip airfare averaging between $129 and $397 this summer, SFO is one of the most affordable places to jumpstart a National Park adventure. You can see Rocky Mountain National Park on a budget thanks to relatively low-cost flights into Denver. Round-trip economy airfare from major U.S. departure cities to Denver is clocking in at $132 to $299 this summer, making Rocky Mountain National Park the fifth cheapest park to visit. And you won't be in the car for hours on end after you land—the park is just 90 minutes away from Denver, so you can make the most of your limited time off. Round-trip flights to Seattle are relatively affordable this summer, making it less expensive to visit Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier National Park dazzles travelers with wildflower meadows and glacier views in the summer. Those views don't have to come at the cost of your entire travel budget, though. Round-trip flights to the gateway city of Seattle (just a two-hour drive from the park) range from $137 to $400 this summer. Yosemite National Park took both the 4th and 7th spots on the list of the cheapest National Parks to fly to this summer. If you're dreaming of a trip to Yosemite—but dreading the drive from San Francisco—try flying into Fresno. It's just 90 minutes from the park and flights are only slightly more expensive, ranging from $177 to $393 round-trip this summer. Skip the regional airports and fly into Spokane if you want to get cheap airfare for a trip to Glacier National Park this summer. Flying into Spokane gives you affordable access to Glacier National Park's west entrance—without the premium price tag of closer regional airports. Round-trip fares this summer range from $188 to $399, according to Dollar Flight Club. From there, it's about a 4.5-hour drive to the park entrance. Yellowstone's stunning waterfalls can be less expensive to reach by flying into Bozeman. Want to see Yellowstone's geysers and wildlife on a budget? Try flying into Bozeman. It's about 90 minutes away from the park's north entrance and offers round-trip flights from $202 to $499 this summer—a steal compared to flying into Jackson Hole. While Jackson Hole is one of the more expensive airports on this list, it's just 15 minutes away from Grand Teton National Park. Round-trip flights to Jackson Hole range from $400 to $600 this summer—the highest airfare on this list, but still a solid value for a National Park getaway. That's because Jackson Hole puts you closer to incredible parks than most gateway airports: it's just 15 minutes from Grand Teton and about an hour from Yellowstone. So while airfare may cost a bit more, you could end up saving on rental car fees and gas thanks to the shorter drive.
