Travel
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Airfares Are Down at Philadelphia Airport for Domestic Flights
Airfares for domestic flights are down at Philadelphia International Airport, but there’s no guarantee that international or domestic fares will still be down when summer hits, writes Joanne Drilling and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is one of 20 nationwide that has seen the biggest drop in airfares in the last year.…
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Attention Montco Travelers: Trenton-Mercer Airport Offers Spring Flights to Major Cities Starting at $19
Montgomery County travelers looking for a cheap vacation can cross the Delaware River for tickets starting at $19 out of Trenton-Mercer Airport, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Frontier Airlines is offering flights starting at $19 the spring of 2024 at these select locations: Upcoming “blackout dates” where passengers can take…
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The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024
After looking at the “latest travel trends, notable openings, and immersive itineraries,” The Wall Street Journal is offering its list of the 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024, and it’s a treasure trove of ideas for those seeking to quench their wanderlust. Malaysia One of the highlighted destinations is Malaysia, where the Belmond Eastern…
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PHL Just Had Its Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period Since Before COVID
While not fully recovered from the impact of COVID-19 these last few years, Philadelphia International Airport reports a promising upward trajectory, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This Thanksgiving the international airport recorded its busiest Thanksgiving travel period since the virus shut down the country. Transportation Security Administration data shows that 42,616 people…
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Ready for Liftoff? The Most Popular Destinations from PHL May Surprise You
Philadelphia International Airport is expecting to see its busiest Thanksgiving holiday travel period since 2019, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. However, the airport noted that the return to pre-pandemic numbers is still a few years away. Around 904,900 departing and arriving passengers are expected at PHL from Friday, November 17, through Tuesday, November…
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Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Be Most Congested in Years, Here’s What to Expect
If you are planning to travel next week prepare for heavy traffic, as it is expected to be the most congested Thanksgiving since 2019, writes Kristin Hunt for the PhillyVoice. According to AAA, around 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday dinners this year using planes, trains, and automobiles in the period between Wednesday,…
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9 Exotic Travel Destinations for the Wealthy: A Guide for the Affluent Jet-Setter
Travel is more than just a break from the daily grind. For the affluent, it’s an art form — a curated experience that transcends the ordinary. From private islands to Michelin-starred dining, luxury travel offers an escape into a world of unparalleled opulence. This post will not just scratch the surface; it will dive deep…
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Vintage Model Airplanes Take to the Skies Over Valley Forge
The inaugural “Vintage Models Over Valley Forge” event on Saturday attracted vintage model airplane enthusiasts from several states, local hobbyists, and spectators. Held at the Valley Forge Signal Seekers (VFSS) model airfield, one of the oldest model airplane flying fields in the country, the event provided some friendly acrobatic competition for pilots and an entertaining…
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Philadelphia Airport Bathrooms Catering to Various Needs for People and Pets
A multi-year project to renovate the restrooms at Philadelphia International Airport took another step forward Tuesday at a groundbreaking in Terminal A-East, starting Phase 5 of the renovations. Philadelphia airport bathrooms have been undergoing renovations since 2012, upgrading facilities some travelers have called “dingy,” writes Anana Perez Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nine-part restroom…
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Frontier Airlines Will Soon Be Offering Flights to Dominican Republic from Philadelphia
Starting December 17, Frontier Airlines will be offering nonstop seasonal service between Philadelphia International Airport and the Dominican Republic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline will fly nonstop to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic three times a week. Frontier Airlines will be the only airline to offer this service out of Philadelphia. Tickets…
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As It Rises in Popularity, Avelo Airlines Expands for Local Travelers
Less than a year after its debut at the nearby Wilmington Airport, Avelo Airlines plans to add two new routes for Montgomery County travelers and others to enjoy, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With the addition of San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Sarasota…
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Now Arriving: A Raccoon at PHL’s Baggage Claim Area
Passengers picking up their luggage at Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday got a bonus when a raccoon emerged from the baggage shoot, reports the 6abc digital staff and TaRhonda Thomas. A family in from Australia caught the action on video around 7:30 PM. Sara Higgins watched it all standing with her husband and three daughters. …
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‘Deep-seated Irish Roots’: Glenside Woman Is Living Like a Local in Ireland
Kathleen Fry of Glenside is considering a permanent move to the Emerald Isle at the age of 67 after spending months there living like a local, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. Fry said that Ireland just feels like home. Both her father and maternal grandparents came to the United States from County Mayo…
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‘Worth Every Single Cent’: Collegeville Couple Splurge on Viking Cruise for Anniversary
Michelle and Gary Brown, of Collegeville, usually very budget conscious, decided to treat themselves to a luxury Viking cruise down the Rhine River in Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary, writes Nathan Diller for USA Today. The trip cost around $13,000, but after spending years longingly watching Viking commercials on television, they felt that the…
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Skyrocketing Rental Costs Are Forcing Montco Families to Skip the Jersey Shore
Families across Montgomery County and the entire region are opting to forgo Jersey Shore vacations this summer, in some cases breaking decades-old traditions, due to skyrocketing rental costs, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. José Casalina, of Glenside, started wondering whether his family was getting its money’s worth after a pandemic trip to the…
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Montgomery County Travelers Can Hop to Delaware Airport for a Cheap Beach Getaway
Montgomery County travelers can benefit from the expansion of Avelo Airlines in Delaware. The Houston-based airline operates out of Wilmington Airport and flies to five destinations, writes Jacob Owens for the Delaware Business Times. Now the commercial airline is adding nine additional destinations to five new states. Montgomery County residents can take a quick…
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Penn State Great Valley Holds Global Immersion Trip to Europe
Penn State Great Valley’s Global Immersion course trip to Strasbourg, France, took a while to get off the ground — literally. The course was first offered in the spring of 2020, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international travel component was canceled just three days before the class was set to leave the United States. Three…
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Pottstown Tree House Makes Statewide List of Unique Accommodations
The Philly Glamping Tree House — a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in Pottstown — has been named one of only eight unforgettable getaways in Pennsylvania. Ashley Adams included it in her wrap-up of unique accommodations across the commonwealth in The Keystone. The arboreal retreat in western Montgomery County is listed with other distinct properties that include:…
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