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This Is When Holiday Airfare Will Peak, According to Hopper.
Airfare is expected to be lower in September than it was last year, but prices will continue to rise as we get closer to the holidays. According to Hopper, roundtrip domestic flights will average just $240 in September despite prices setting records this summer. Although prices are expected to peak about two weeks before Christmas, they’ll still be 9% lower than last year.
A hotel inside a theme park: First look at Universal Helios Grand Hotel coming to new Epic Universe.
For an in-depth experience at the new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, consider booking a room at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which will be co-operated by Loews Hotels. This property is in addition to two additional hotels (Stella Nova and Terra Luna) located nearby. At the Helios Grand, guests will have a dedicated entrance to the park, early access, complimentary shuttle transportation and more. Would you pay extra to stay inside a theme park?
Climb to the Top of These Famous Staircases Around the World.
Staircases are often taken for granted as a way to move between floors of your home, office or some other building. These amazing staircases around the world are engineering marvels that are worth the visit. You’ll find beautiful Spanish Steps in Rome (podcast) or inspiration at the Rocky Steps at the Philly Museum of Art (podcast). More adventurous travelers are willing to risk it all at the “Stairs of Death” leading to Machu Picchu. Have you experienced any of these famous staircases?
How to maximize the British Airways distance-based award chart.
Avios continue to offer incredible value on direct flights between two cities, especially as more airlines switch over to dynamic pricing on award flights. While British Airways keeps changing its redemption offerings, savvy travelers can still find tremendous bargains by knowing where to look. Flight redemptions start at just 4,750 points each way in off-peak travel dates.
Flights to This Caribbean Nation Could Soon Get Cheaper Thanks to An ‘Open Skies’ Agreement.
Under this agreement, travelers may be able to book cheaper flights to the Caribbean really soon. And if you’re looking to book a warm-weather getaway this winter, the Caribbean is the perfect place to travel for people on the East Coast. While many travelers don’t know about this program, this article shares all the details you need to know.
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Though I can see the advantage — and fun — of staying inside a park, these renderings make me think this isn’t the hotel for me. I only skimmed the fly-through, but some of the things they’re featuring (a hard concrete wall, without foliage, separating the pool from the road? a coffee/pastry bar is the first indoor venue they show us? a bathroom with a shower curtain separating the tub from the toilet?) don’t represent the upscale experience that I hope for, especially at what I am assuming will be an elevated price point. And these are the fantasy images, before the developers run into the inevitable compromises that come with building a hotel. I don’t find it inviting.
Yeah, I feel you on this one. There are plenty of other hotels or vacation rentals nearby that would have better accommodations and resort grounds. And, if early access is a priority, just pay for a FastPass with the savings of staying off-property.