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Airfare of the Day -Business Class- PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Sydney to Los Angeles from $2,855 / AU$4,442
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Philippine Airlines and their basic season Business Class excursion fares valid for round trip travel departing from Sydney (SYD), Australia to Los Angeles (LAX), United States. Photo: VisitCalifornia.com...

Wow: Qantas Will Replace Its Airbus A380s With A350s On Flights To Los Angeles & Singapore
Australia's flag carrier, Qantas, is set to introduce the Airbus A350-1000 on some of its most iconic routes, as the airline eventually plans a gradual retirement of its double-decker Airbus A380s. The Flying Kangaroo intends to introduce the...

Travel The U.S. By Train: How Long A Cross-Country Amtrak Trip Will Take, And How Much It Costs
Traveling the U.S. by train is more than just getting from point A to point B. These days, the train ride is a big part of the adventure. While most people think of cross-country road trips when it comes to exploring the United States, Amtrak...

‘Overselling flights should illegal‘: Los Angeles woman gets denied boarding on overbooked flight. Then she realizes how they choose who gets kicked off
There’s a common practice in the airline industry in which a carrier will sell more tickets to a flight than passengers it can actually hold. This is called “overbooking.” Why do they do this? As explained by Condé Nast Traveler, the reason is...

Desperate U.S. Hotels And Tourism Operators Continue ‘Come Back’ Deals For Canadians
As Canadians continue their boycott of traveling to the U.S. in protest of recent decisions by the Trump administration, some American businesses are still trying to lure them back in with exclusive deals. In fact, one U.S. state recently offered...

Intrepid Champions Global Call-to-Action for Responsible Travel
Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, is featured in The Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) first-ever global digital series, Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet, produced in partnership with strategic...

Greece hits record $12.6 billion in tourism revenue for first half of 2025
Greece has posted record tourism revenue in the first six months of 2025, driven largely by British and American travellers, according to new data from the Bank of Greece. Tourism receipts reached €7.659 billion (A$12.6 billion), up 11 per cent on...

Simone Biles reveals cosy update after hectic around the globe travel amid time away from gymnastics
Simone Biles recently updated her fans with her hectic travel schedule following her short trip to Australia with her sister Adria. Biles was last seen competing at the Paris Olympics, where she secured three gold and one silver medal. Since then,...

This California Tavern Was Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives, But It's So Much More
Following its appearance on the Food Network show, Bayway Diner in Linden, New Jersey, the first restaurant on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," exploded in popularity. Since then, host Guy Fieri has visited eateries in every state (and Washington...

Visit Temecula Valley’s Vanessa Mata honored by the California Travel Association

California’s fuel crisis threatens Orange County’s economic engine
California’s economy is at a crossroads. With two major refinery closures looming, the entire state is bracing for a substantial reduction in critical refining capacity. Experts predict these closures will spike gas prices in the coming months....

Is it legal to drive slow in the left lane in California?
Getting stuck in traffic is a common and frustrating experience in California. But it may feel even more exasperating when you’re in the left lane — you know, the “fast lane” — and the car in front of you is going slower than everyone else on the...
2026 Disneyland Vacation Packages Booking Date Revealed! Here's Why You'll Want to Book Early
Disney California Adventure 70th anniversary decorVisitors who are planning a Disneyland trip next year can soon book Disneyland vacation packages that include their hotel and tickets! 2026 is an exciting time to visit, with the 70th anniversary...

Disney Cruise Line Expanding Itineraries to Include 2027 California and Texas Sailings
Disney Cruise Line just released its new set of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, which includes expanding sailings for California and Texas residents! Each year, Disney Cruise Line switches up the placement of their cruise ships and...

‘Black death’ plague simulation reveals harrowing effects to body as California, Arizona report cases: Watch
A terrifying simulation has shown what happens if you contract the bubonic plague. A person in California tested positive for a variant of the plague just a month after a person in Arizona succumbed to pneumonic plague. The California Department...

Los Angeles locals, tourists struggle to stay cool as heatwave strikes
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Los Angeles and surrounding areas as of Thursday (August 21). Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-90s with some areas surpassing 100 degrees. - REUTERS Published: 23 Aug 2025

Memory Eternal: Nick T. Kossaras, Great Benefactor of the Metropolis of San Francisco
Memory Eternal: Nick T. Kossaras, Great Benefactor of the Metropolis of San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO – Nick T. Kossaras — beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather — passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Fresno, California,...

California’s telehealth licensing regime undermines the First Amendment
Too often, government officials blur the line between speech and conduct to justify censorship. That pattern is repeating itself—this time through California’s vague and overreaching medical licensing laws, which are now the subject of a...

Tourists fined for ignoring bans as deadly 'blue dragons' invade Spanish holiday hotspot
Tourists have been barred from entering the water along a seven-mile stretch of Spain's Costa Blanca due to the presence of rare, deadly sea creatures. This comes a year after a harbinger of doom fish was spotted on the California coast, following...

California Resident Contracts Bubonic Plague from Flea Bite in Tahoe
A recent case of plague in South Lake Tahoe has thrust the ancient disease back into the spotlight, reminding public health experts and outdoor enthusiasts alike of the persistent risks in California’s wilder regions. Health officials in El Dorado...