Tours & Tickets

Travel Weekly | November 22, 2017

Tour operators report that tourism areas have been unaffected by the political turmoil in the country. President Robert Mugabe's resignation on Nov. 22 came shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against him. Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe for more than 37 years, is expected to be succeeded by Emmerson Mnangagwa....

TV3 | June 12, 2018

Although cheap flights and improved infrastructure make destinations more accessible than ever, many of us still feel nervous about traveling alone. According to a survey by adventure travel company Explore, 70% of over 50s admit they regularly make excuses for not traveling and taking a trip of a lifetime. One of the easiest ways to allay those fears is to travel as a group. To encourage more people to take the plunge and join an escorted tour, Explore will be waiving all single supplement fees...

Forbes | July 31, 2018

Two new walking tours through some of the offbeat neighborhoods of Paris and Amsterdam were launched earlier this summer by Eating Europe. Travelers in the small group culinary adventures can sample both favored classics and emerging trends, amid stories and stops that highlight local cuisine, history, and culture. The deep dive into the art and “serious business” of French pastries, for example, “will knock your béret clean off,” the tour operator said. &ldq...

USA TODAY | July 20, 2018

Travelers love to eat and see the sights. Food tours combine both, which have helped them become a booming business, says Shane Kost, founder of Chicago Food Planet Tours (chicagofoodplanet.com) and executive director of the Global Food Tourism Association.“People get really excited about eating their way through a city and feeling like a local,” he says. He says the best tours combine art, architecture, and history together with food and include a chance to meet chefs. “...