News You Can Use – April 22, 2020

Last Updated on January 31, 2024

Buy Now, Check In Later – Is It Worthwhile?

News You Can Use In the absence of travel during the pandemic, hotels are asking travelers to plan future trips and sweetening the incentive by offering discounted gift certificates. For those with the means to spend, the offers are enticing. Most of the discounts offered are substantial, but can you trust the deals?…  The New York Times

10 Best Scenic National Park Drives

News You Can Use National Park Week is celebrated each year in April as a reminder of America’s rich heritage of lands set aside for preservation and enjoyment. Taking a scenic drive through the national parks is a perfect way to appreciate their beauty and timelessness, so we have selected a few favorites…  Travel + Leisure

A Virtual Trip Around The United Kingdom

News You Can Use Hop across the pond without even going through your front door. Just because your travel plans have been put on hiatus due to a stay-at-home order or self-quarantine, it doesn’t mean you can’t globetrot around the world – virtually. Visit Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, the Giant’s Causeway…  Travel + Leisure

26 Amazing Animal Facts For Kids

News You Can Use How long is a chameleon’s tongue? How high can a flea jump? Which animal always gives birth to quadruplets? The natural world is full of incredible creatures – many of which inspire curiosity in kids. Learn as a family and get set to impress your friends with these fun facts…  Lonely Planet

Things Pilots Notice When They Travel As Passengers

News You Can Use For most of us, air travel is an opportunity to sleep, work, read, or watch a movie with fewer distractions than we’d find on the ground.  But for airline pilots, the experience can be different. Pilots and experts are trained to be attentive to small details on planes, so they’ll notice things…  Business Insider