Articles by JC Santos
A More 'Personal' Tour Of Greece Involves Focusing On Eco Hotels And Luxury Tourism
Greece's historical and cultural-focused tourism must shift to personalized and unique experiences to guarantee returning travelers from all over the world -- a goal Greek tourism enrichment group Marketing Greece has targeted.
Medical Tourism Can Possibly Push Up Hotel Activities: Best Medical Tourism Spots In The US
America's best hospitals are gaining more "medical tourists" and in response, hotels within these areas with scant lodging earn more by specializing standard operating procedures and stay packages. Minnesota, Baltimore and others earn the highest number of medical tourists than the rest.
China's 'Toilet Revolution' Aims To Improve 100,000 Toilets In Tourist Destinations
The "toilet revolution" seeks to improve 100,000 public hygiene facilities in China's top vacation destinations. This program is part of its investment to improve tourism revenues by attracting more Australians and foreign tourists through renovating old industrial complexes and other facilities.
Chaotic Return Travel Across The US: Heavy Snow In Montana, Idaho, Utah; Freezing Rain Shuts Highways
Sever winter storms make the record-breaking holiday travel spirit sit still within the confines of traffic and frozen highways. Weather reports and meteorologists warn Americans that their travel will involve struggling in the snow -- which they can avoid by "staying put."
Nepal Hosts Elephant Festival In Chitwan
Over 50 elephants would be participating in the five-day Chitwan Elphant Festival and visitors could watch competitions ranging from the first-time introduction of elephant polo and elephant football. Nepal's Chitwan district is famous for its elephant-based tourism.
Backpack Designed To Thwart Pickpockets: ‘Bobby’ Has Secret Compartments Durable Enough To Stop A Knife
XDDESIGN's "Bobby" backpack is designed to thwart pickpockets with its clever minimalist design and knife-stopping material. With secret compartments and layers of polyester and foam, the backpack proves to be the wisest choice for the frequent traveler.
Do Not Fall For the Forex Trap: Avoid Halving Your Travel Funds Through Exorbitant Foreign Exchange Rates And Fees
Travelers can halve their money in an instant if they do not choose their money changers carefully. To avoid trouble, travelers should ask questions and be mindful of transaction fees and exchange rates from foreign exchange centers.
Top World-Class Vacation Destinations In America: From Hidden Archaic Yet Intimate Villages To Festive Texas Cities
Americans need only to look in their own land to find a great world-class vacation spot. From the hidden artisan city of Asheville in North Carolina to Texas' bustling wine-fest in Denver city, "boring" is a word that does not fit American tourist destinations.
Vacation Hassles That Need To End In 2017: Unfriendly Loyalty Programs, Outrageous Hotel Fees And More!
Higher flight ticket costs, unfair hotel fees and higher baggage costs need to end in 2017. But some hacks -- such as using loyalty rewards cards and renting vacation equipment -- can drive down costs and make vacations more convenient next year.
