Blane Bachelor
Journalist at Freelance
Amsterdam-based journalist covering adventure travel, aviation, hotels, parenting, women doing awesome things. Words: @CNN @AFAR @NYTimes @NatGeo #GoGators
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1 week ago |
kayak.com | Jenna Scatena |Blane Bachelor
All inclusive: The term alone conjures up images of tropical drinks, gourmet meals, and no stress over bills or tipping. But what does all-inclusive mean? Here, we’ll take a look at the benefits, tips, and other considerations travelers should keep in mind when it comes to booking all-inclusive resorts and hotels. And we’ll also help you find the best deals for your next well-deserved break. What does “all-inclusive” mean in hotels and resorts? The term “all-inclusive” can mean various things.
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1 week ago |
kayak.com | Jenna Scatena |Blane Bachelor
Have you ever checked into a hotel and been caught off guard by a hefty resort fee? You’re not alone: It’s happened to the best of us. And what is a resort fee, anyway? A hotel resort fee is an additional charge to cover the cost of various services and amenities that guests are entitled to during their stay. This can include access to amenities such as the spa, pool, or gym, services like WiFi, and extras like in-room coffee or bottled water.
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2 weeks ago |
kayak.com | Clara Hogan |Blane Bachelor
Whether you’re road-tripping or arriving after a long flight, settling into your hotel room is a welcome reward after a long travel day. But if you arrive before the standard afternoon check-in time of between 3 and 4 pm for most hotels, you may not be able to access your room for hours. The solution: get an early check-in at hotels. However, early check-in may not be free, and it’s never guaranteed. That said, there are still ways to make it happen.
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1 month ago |
kayak.com | Blane Bachelor
New airline routes can often offer significant cost and time savings. New routes also make it easier to visit hidden gem destinations – and trending places – without the hassle of a connecting flight. In the coming months, a number of carriers will launch new direct routes (some seasonal; others all year) from the US to domestic and international destinations. Here’s what you should know — and how much time and money you can save. 5 new domestic airline routes to kick-start your travel planning.
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1 month ago |
smithsonianmag.com | Blane Bachelor
Europe will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8. But thousands of locals remain committed to preserving year-round the memories of those killed while fighting to liberate the continent November marks a busy month for Mathilde Schmetz.
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The latest indignity I’ve noticed while flying: airlines withholding your boarding pass and forcing you to check your carryon. Even more frustrating when you upgraded to economy comfort and see this on board. Not cool, @KLM #avgeek #airlines #klm https://t.co/WWuNdbdoZX
Arriving for the final day of #WAF2024 and soaking up all the #avgeek story ideas I can! If you see me, come say hi (I’m easy to spot, wearing a pink dress in a sea of black!) @airlinesblog #Journalist https://t.co/k0sPOPBBjM
This is perhaps the most disturbingly American thing I've ever seen: bulletproof back-to-school gear. Capitalizing off the carnage of school shootings. Wow, just wow. https://t.co/F0FWsvlozJ
