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The best, worst airports for spring break travel

11 March 2024
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Nothing can ruin a spring break getaway faster than encountering a travel disruption at the airport. Here’s what Globe Aware volunteers can expect when they travel domestically or internationally for spring break 2024.

This Florida airport had the most delays: The best, worst airports for spring break travel

Kathleen Wong
March 10, 2023
USA TODAY

Nothing can ruin a spring break getaway faster than encountering a travel disruption at the airport.

Half of all travelers with spring break plans are “concerned” about disruptions impacting their travel plans, according to travel platform Hopper’s 2024 Spring Break Travel Outlook.

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Best Time To Visit Vietnam

11 March 2024
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From lush green rice paddies to sun-kissed beaches and bustling cities, Globe Aware volunteers can find the best time to plan their volunteer vacation in Vietnam.

Chase Sunshine, Festivals, Food, And Adventure: Best Time To Visit Vietnam

From lush green rice paddies to sun-kissed beaches and bustling cities, find the best time to plan your visit to Vietnam’s diverse landscapes.

BY: SHUBHANJANA DAS
MAR 11, 2024
TRAVEL + LEISURE

Prepare for an adventure through Vietnam’s kaleidoscope of landscapes, from emerald-green rice paddies to sun-kissed beaches and bustling cities. With a landscape so diverse – from forested mountains in the north to tropical wetlands in the Mekong Delta – Vietnam boasts varying weather patterns across the country. And while the dry months are considered the best time to visit Vietnam, there’s something worth seeing at every time of the year depending on which part of the country you’re travelling to.

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Air travel may be about to get better. Here’s what it means for your next flight.

4 March 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers and travel lovers can find out how air travel in the United States could soon improve dramatically!

Air travel may be about to get better. Here’s what it means for your next flight.

By Christopher Elliott
USA TODAY
March 1, 2024

Your next flight may get an upgrade.

No, not as in a bigger seat in the front of the cabin. It’s bigger than that — much bigger.

Air travel in the United States could soon improve dramatically. Here’s how:

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SAFETY TIPS FOR SPRING BREAKERS HEADED ABROAD

4 March 2024
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Spring break is already here, but before our Globe Aware volunteers hit the beach or hop on that plane, let’s talk safety tips. It’s crucial to keep safety tips in mind, especially when you’re traveling to unfamiliar places, so here’s how you can stay safe!

SAFETY TIPS FOR SPRING BREAKERS HEADED ABROAD

Spring Break is around the corner. Before you hit the beach or hop on a plane, let’s talk safety tips to ensure a memorable time.

By Aysia Morton
Feb 27, 2024
Travel Noire

Spring Break is around the corner. It’s time to forget about lectures and homework and think of unforgettable adventures. But before you hit the beach or hop on that plane, let’s talk safety tips.

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Cuba Nominated as a Leading Adventure Destination

26 February 2024
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The World Travel Awards 2024 nominated Cuba as the Leading Adventure Destination of the Caribbean 2024. Globe Aware volunteers looking to book a volunteer vacation, might consider Cuba!

Cuba Nominated as a Leading Adventure Destination

Edited by Beatriz Montes de Oca
2024-02-23
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Havana, Feb 23 (RHC) The World Travel Awards 2024 nominated Cuba as the Leading Adventure Destination of the Caribbean 2024.

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Is Ecuador safe to visit after unrest?

26 February 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers considering Ecuador for a volunteer vacation will be relieved to learn that the country is safe for travelers. Find out the latest update on the situation in this South American destination and what to expect.

Is Ecuador safe to visit after unrest? On this tour, a traveler finds serenity

By Jeri Clausing
Feb 05, 2024
Travel Weekly

QUITO, Ecuador — Not long after I posted my first picture from Quito on Facebook, the comment I was expecting came in: “Isn’t Ecuador blowing up right now?”

Hardly, I thought, slightly amused as I sat in my room in the historical Casa Gangotena hotel here, listening to children gleefully chasing pigeons and puppies in the plaza outside my open window.

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These Are The 13 All-Time Best Movies About Travel

20 February 2024
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The Oscars are coming up in a few weeks, and here are some of the best travel movies to celebrate! Do our Globe Aware volunteers recognize any of these movies, and do you have more to add!?

These Are The 13 All-Time Best Movies About Travel

By Gary Leff
February 18, 2024
View From The Wing

The best travel movies ever made is a mix of life up in the air (the art of traveling) and life on the ground (human drama unfolding in interesting places around the globe). The list of best movies about travel weighs heavily towards planes and airports but I’ve also given some thought to being in an unfamiliar place and growing as a person because of the places you’ve been.

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The 12 Best Places to Find Tigers in India

20 February 2024
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India has around 3,000 tigers which makes up about 80% of the world’s tiger population! Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places to find tigers in India and is conveniently positioned if your travel includes the volunteer vacation site of Jaipur.

The 12 Best Places to Find Tigers in India

February 18, 2024
Breaking Travel News

Although tigers in India are seriously endangered, numbers are on the rise thanks to the herculean efforts of conservationists. However, there is no guarantee of a tiger sighting when visiting, but the wonderful National Parks which India has to offer are still a rewarding experience, with the chance to spot a multitude of creatures and an array of flora.

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14 Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world

12 February 2024
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En Masse Marriages in the Philippines, snowdrop letters in Denmark, and more!? Globe Aware volunteers, find out how the rest of the world celebrates Valentine’s Day!

14 Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world

Find out how countries like France, Italy, Germany and others celebrate February 14 each year.

Jan. 6, 2023
By Barbara Bellesi Zito and Sarah Lemire
TODAY

Each year on Valentine’s Day, Americans shower friends, family and lovers with gifts, greeting cards and romantic gestures to let their special someones know just how much they’re loved.

But what about other countries around the world — what kinds of Valentine’s Day traditions do they commemorate? And how are they the same and how do they differ from V-Day celebrations in the U.S.?

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Travellers targeted as scammers run wild on social media

12 February 2024
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Scammers intent on stealing money from unhappy travelers are running wild on social media. Globe Aware volunteers should watch out for these imposter accounts.

Travellers targeted as scammers run wild on social media

Exclusive: When an easyJet passenger complained on X, no fewer than 10 imposter accounts contacted him

Simon Calder
Travel Correspondent
Independent

Scammers intent on stealing money from unhappy travellers are running wild on social media. One easyJet passenger who complained on X (formerly Twitter) about a baggage issue was contacted by 10 scam accounts. Even 24 hours after they were reported to X, five were still running.

As The Independent first revealed in 2022, scammers based in East Africa are seeking to cash in on travellers’ complaints to airlines and holiday companies.

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