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Positano has some of the most renowned hotels on the Amalfi Coast, including Le Sirenuse. Amalfi’s central location within the region makes it an ideal home base, with a wide range of luxury hotels available. Atrani and Conca dei Marini are two small towns that offer an alternative destination to the popular tourist destinations along the coast.  When I first visited the Amalfi coastline, 15 years back, I laughed at its sheer absurdity. In Positano I looked up at the candy colored buildings that were stacked on each other and hewed into mountains overlooking sea. The majolica tiled dome of Santa Maria…

The Transportation Security Administration recently warned travelers against the dangers of ‘juice jacking’—but it may not be as common as you think. When criminals use malware to infect public charging stations, they can cause juice jacking.Occurrences of juice jacking are rare, but possible—and it’s always a good idea to protect yourself, just in case. When was the last occasion you used a USB charger at an airport? According to the Transportation Security Administration you should consider twice before charging your smartphone at one of these stations.  “Hackers are able to install malware on USB ports” (we have been told this…

Hyatt Centric Chicago O’HareLocated less than two miles away from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, at 6350 N. River Road Rosemont, the hotel is now open after a much-anticipated revitalization project. Managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, the property features 206 guestrooms, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, complimentary airport shuttle services 24 hours a day, a full-service restaurant featuring a 50-seat three season patio for al fresco dining, covered parking options, and more. The hotel’s location is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. It offers a wide range of entertainment and shopping options, such as the Rosemont Theatre (home of Chicago Dogs),…

Rhodes has a variety of tavernas and restaurants that cater to all tastes. Giovanni BortolaniTaste traditional local dishesRhodes is home to many tavernas which uphold the rich culinary tradition of the island, but they are not always easy for tourists to locate. The warmly hospitable, family-run Embonas Village Taverna, located to the west in a remote area, is a great place to start. Taverna Ilias The restaurant serves traditional Rhodian food, such as wood-fired roasted goat shanks with chickpeas. The village of Apollona is located in the north. Paraga You can sample the goat stifado of chef Giannis efthymiou, prepared…

The longest commercial route in the world runs between New York City (USA) and Singapore for nearly 19 hours. All 10 routes that are currently in operation are longer than 17 hours. Ultra-long-haul flights can be uncomfortable, so we spoke with two medical experts for their top tips for surviving—and even enjoying—super-long routes. Ultra-long-haul flight is pushing the limits of aviation thanks to new aircraft and cutting-edge technologies, as well as a demand for seamless travel across borders. Most nonstop routes today exceed 18 hours in length and cover more than 10,000 miles. These routes connect cities like Singapore with…

In Indianapolis and Oklahoma City the hospitality market is in a rush, so hotels have to move quickly to get a good deal as interest in booking rooms skyrockets. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indianapolis Pacers have been locked in an NBA Finals series that has already produced a classic buzzer-beater win. Local hospitality businesses will now have to beat their own buzzer. They have the opportunity to capitalise on the surge of interest in the series, as it is certain to continue to at least 5 games. demand. Hotels must be ready to respond quickly when a playoff run…

Tragedies come faster than we can keep up with these days—war and famine, earthquakes and hurricanes, floods and droughts. It seems that the unthinkable occurs everywhere, while people are going about their everyday lives. Nobody will ever be the exact same.Why is it that an air crash feels different? Why does it feel different to me personally? Air India, a flight from India to London, my current home, is the reason. It’s because it crashed into a medical school? It’s because the one survivor miraculously left the plane via the emergency exit as if selected by God. Are the images…

Before it even opened, booking a table at the seafood-heavy sister of the legendary Don Angie restaurant was a challenge. Take your time if you’re lucky enough to get a Resy or one of the wooden bar stools. Start off with a drink. We made negronis and dry martinis that were perfect, with a lemon peel on top, just like the ones you’d find in Amalfi. The decor was inspired by the Italian coastline with yellows, blues and warm tones. A bar with leather booths and hand-carved stools made the space feel like a West Village restaurant. Then there’s the…

A part of Homeland Security just bought the largest database of airline tickets in the world. Here are some tips from experts on how travelers can stay safe. The majority of travelers are unaware that there is a travel agency. Airlines Reporting Corporation The majority of the information that they have provided has been passed through ARC, which is owned and operated by eight major U.S. Airlines. According to its website, ARC is “the largest, most comprehensive database of airline tickets worldwide.” This database was just sold to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)—a branch under the Department of…

Marriott International Images Marriott International, Inc. has announced its plans to expand in Africa. It expects the addition of more than 50 properties, with over 9,000 rooms, by the year 2027. The company’s growth strategy includes the expected entry into five markets – Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Mauritania. The expansion is intended to strengthen the company’s footprint on the continent, where it currently operates nearly 150 properties with 26,000 rooms in 20 countries under 22 brands. “We’re witnessing the transformation of Africa’s tourism sector, driven by visionary agendas of government, substantial infrastructure developments,…