News You Can Use – November 20, 2019

Last Updated on January 31, 2024

Luxury For Less: The Travel Advisor Gambit

News You Can Use…When booking a high-end vacation, using a travel agency can mean scoring perks and benefits that would cost hundreds, at no cost to you. For example, after visiting the Grand Canyon with my 9-year-old daughter in August, I splurged on a two-night stay at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Ariz., to cap off our mother-daughter trip…  The New York Times

JetBlue Launches Basic Economy With New Fare Options

News You Can Use…JetBlue is the latest U.S. airline to launch a low-fare option in an effort to rival basic economy offerings from major airlines and meet competition from ultra low-cost carriers. The new fare, to be called “Blue Basic,” will allow one carry-on bag – space permitting – and free seat selection 24 hours before the flight, but those passengers will be the last to board the plane…  Reuters

Google Aims To Help Plan Your Thanksgiving Travels

News You Can Use…As millions of people get ready to travel for Thanksgiving, Google is using its vast troves of data to try to make trips less stressful during the busy holiday week. The search giant on Tuesday launched a website called Mapping Thanksgiving, which includes tools that tell people the best time to hit the road and ideal times for going out on Black Friday…  CNET

Kyoto Bans Photography Of Geishas On Certain Streets

News You Can Use…Amid reports of bad tourist behavior, a neighborhood in Japan’s Kyoto has banned unwanted photography on roads frequented by geishas. The photography ban is effective on private roads in Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood. The area’s stone roads, ancient temples and wooden teahouses — and its appearance in films like “Memoirs of a Geisha” — make it a popular place for tourists to visit and take pictures…  Travel + Leisure

Most And Least Expensive Airports In The U.S.

News You Can Use…Budget travel. From cheap airfare to discount hotels to mistake fares, there’s loads of ways to save money when you travel, but what about in the airport? Everyone knows airports can be expensive – hello, $12 glass of wine – but some hubs are pricier than others, according to The Points Guy’s annual list…  Forbes