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in trip This week’s news: Why the cost of living is high but flights are relatively cheap, the best countries for expats in 2024, and big movie stars in trouble in the US and Europe.
If you’re looking for a silver lining, look to the clouds. While the cost of living has soared, hitting groceries and other everyday expenses hard, airline ticket prices, at least in the U.S., are at a 15-year low. Travel expert Katie Nastro told CNN Business that average airfares are nearly a quarter cheaper than they were before the pandemic, and in fact “haven’t been this cheap since 2009.”
This is the first year of completely “normal” travel since the coronavirus shook the world, and Nastro doesn’t expect travel prices to skyrocket anytime soon, but he does have one caveat: is emitting.
“The biggest factor in finding cheap flights is competition,” Nastro said. “We want to get (low-cost) carriers on board as well, because that really puts downward pressure on traditional carriers” and keeps prices down. Airline mergers can affect that, meaning less competition and possibly higher fares.
If you’re tempted by new visa programs and tax incentives to encourage digital nomads, investors and families to start a new life abroad, check out our guide. Best countries for expatriates Help you get started.
Portugal’s Golden Visa program has been popular for many years, and the cost of living is generally more affordable than in other parts of Europe.Californian Katie Meyer moved to the Portuguese seaside resort of Cascais in 2021, but admitted she had moved. It can be frustrating.
Mexico has long been a popular retirement destination for Americans, but it’s now attracting more families and people working remotely. If you’re on a scouting mission investigating a relocation to Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, Playa del Carmen, and more, our partners at CNN Underscored, the CNN-owned product reviews and recommendation guide, created this list.Everything we pack for you mexican vacation.
Film legend and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was arrested Swiss brand Audemars Piguet is facing a criminal tax case at Munich Airport this week for failing to declare its luxury watches.
He’s the second celebrity to have had a bad time recently, but luckily it’s just a metaphor.Earlier this month, veteran actor Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty You can also walk through the hot springs area of Yellowstone National Park. Hot springs and geysers are notorious for reaching temperatures of up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius), and have already claimed dozens of lives.
The hoi polloi also violate the law.Ann American Airlines passenger allegedly bitten An All Nippon Airways flight attendant was injured on board the plane on Tuesday, forcing a Seattle-bound flight to return to Tokyo. The female flight attendant suffered minor injuries.
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South African influencer Amike Oosthuizen is one of the passengers on Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise.
The nine-month Royal Caribbean cruise became an unexpected hit online, with millions captivated by what became a “real-life reality show” for TikTok users. Fans tell CNN Why do they love watching this “big adventure” where “anything can happen”?
It’s been 15 years since Captain “Sully” Sullenberger successfully forced an A320 into the New York River without loss of life in the “Miracle on the Hudson.”
Here it is What are the passengers doing now?.
There are many people in Cassadaga, Florida who say they can communicate with the dead.
If you want to know where your grandfather put the TV remote control, read.
A live snake was found in the overhead bin of a Thai plane.
According to the airline, “It’s a very rare occurrence.”
One of the world’s coldest cities is hosting a new snow and ice festival.
and it is already set world record.