http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/6040565bd978ced16678c45a/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ Alex Ledsom's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/05/05/luxury-rvs-are-changing-the-travel-landscape/ Experience the luxury RV revolution, transforming travel with amenities from rooftop discos to concierge services, even in the most remote destinations. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_662fb7fadb7f6c4dbba48e04 Sun, 05 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 2024-05-08T10:15:57-04:00 Experience the luxury RV revolution, transforming travel with amenities from rooftop discos to concierge services, even in the most remote destinations. Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel SEO Suggested Contributor seo-suggested-contributor SEO Optimized seo-optimized Editors' Pick editors-pick lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/05/01/japans-kansai-airport-world-record-no-luggage-lost-in-30-years/ Airlines lose 7.6 pieces of luggage per every 1,000 travelers but Japan's Kansai airport has not lost anyone's bags in the last 30 years, and it's one of the busiest. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_66323d7f6b4c8d1fed9503b5 Wed, 01 May 2024 11:32:54 -0400 2024-05-07T00:00:51-04:00 Airlines lose 7.6 pieces of luggage per every 1,000 travelers but Japan's Kansai airport has not lost anyone's bags in the last 30 years, and it's one of the busiest. picture alliance via Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/29/paris-olympic-games-expensive-accommodations-slashed-in-price/ For anyone who doesn't yet have accommodation in Paris during the Olympic Games, supply has outstripped demand and homeowners are slashing prices. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_662516827b5a510268bbe084 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:41:24 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:42-04:00 For anyone who doesn't yet have accommodation in Paris during the Olympic Games, supply has outstripped demand and homeowners are slashing prices. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/29/hit-and-run-tourism-what-does-it-mean-to-visit-a-country/ Hit and run tourism is at pre-pandemic levels but there is some consensus around what it means to visit a country and sites can take action to reduce this phenomena. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65db4940ec42ac1d3cf0562e Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:47:03 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:43-04:00 Hit and run tourism is at pre-pandemic levels but there is some consensus around what it means to visit a country and sites can take action to reduce this phenomena. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/27/would-you-travel-on-a-nuclear-powered-cruise-ship/ Cruises are not the most environmentally-friendly option for travelers and cruise companies need to meet goals of being carbon-neutral by 2050—is nuclear the solution? Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_662aba1d9be40372ed95969d Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:56:56 -0400 2024-04-27T12:57:00-04:00 Cruises are not the most environmentally-friendly option for travelers and cruise companies need to meet goals of being carbon-neutral by 2050—is nuclear the solution? Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/26/d-day-80th-anniversary-your-guide-to-whats-going-on-in-normandy/ Thousands of people are expected in Normandy this June 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in World War II—here's a guide to commemorative events. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_660dad98012e4621ae8542f4 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:57:43 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:24-04:00 Thousands of people are expected in Normandy this June 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in World War II—here's a guide to commemorative events. Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/24/overtourism-from-barcelona-to-lake-como-locals-start-campaigning/ Across Lake Como, Barcelona, the Canary Isles, Venice and Amsterdam, EU residents are fighting what they perceive to be overtourism—before summer has even started. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_66254899092b5d1ea91d9bfd Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:21:26 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:08-04:00 Across Lake Como, Barcelona, the Canary Isles, Venice and Amsterdam, EU residents are fighting what they perceive to be overtourism—before summer has even started. NurPhoto via Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/24/how-to-visit-cinque-terre-and-hike-via-dellamore-in-italy/ Cinque Terre and The Path Of Love (Via Dell'Amore) are a must-see for travelers to Italy—here's a guide to when to go, how to travel, and which village is right for you. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_660171105422095289808ab6 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:46:41 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:07-04:00 Cinque Terre and The Path Of Love (Via Dell'Amore) are a must-see for travelers to Italy—here's a guide to when to go, how to travel, and which village is right for you. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/10/italy-launches-digital-nomad-visa--which-eu-countries-now-offer-them/ Italy is the latest EU country to launch a Digital Nomad visa, but how does it compare to the other European Digital Nomad visas currently on offer to bleisure travelers? Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_6616776b72924c1de13b242e Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:25:08 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:30-04:00 Italy is the latest EU country to launch a Digital Nomad visa, but how does it compare to the other European Digital Nomad visas currently on offer to bleisure travelers? getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/10/discover-hidden-paris-like-a-local-even-during-the-olympic-games/ There are always places to go to discover a more hidden side to Paris, away from the Louvre and onto its bridges, waterways and terraces—even during the Olympic Games. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_661163a00a5f2f3a0f8a09fb Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:27:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:32-04:00 There are always places to go to discover a more hidden side to Paris, away from the Louvre and onto its bridges, waterways and terraces—even during the Olympic Games. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/04/09/paris-olympic-games-the-practical-guide-to-getting-around/ If you are one of the 500,000 visitors who will be joining Paris' daily 4 million users of public transport, here's a handy guide to getting around during the Olympics. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65fa00a0338d9a501de1121d Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:42:19 -0400 2024-05-08T13:46:14-04:00 If you are one of the 500,000 visitors who will be joining Paris' daily 4 million users of public transport, here's a handy guide to getting around during the Olympics. AFP via Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/28/uk-100ml-liquids-rule-in-hand-luggage-not-on-track-an-explainer/ The plan to scrap the 100ml limit on liquids in carry-on luggage by June 2024 is delayed at some U.K. airports—here's an explainer for the holiday season. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_66031606d84cb87c41d45b29 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:36:01 -0400 2024-04-06T07:41:45-04:00 The plan to scrap the 100ml limit on liquids in carry-on luggage by June 2024 is delayed at some U.K. airports—here's an explainer for the holiday season. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/26/global-travel-which-countries-are-least-polluted-as-per-new-study/ New data from the 2023 World Air Quality report reveals that some of our favorite travel destinations might actually be the most polluted in the region. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_6601725d22b92b06e3aa356f Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:48:49 -0400 2024-03-27T04:00:20-04:00 New data from the 2023 World Air Quality report reveals that some of our favorite travel destinations might actually be the most polluted in the region. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/25/plane-and-airport-food-is-it-really-all-that-bad/ Stereotypes of lackluster in-flight meals and airport food are no longer always the case, depending on who you fly with and which airport you're passing through. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_64b7eb7fb4f8882d35065cdf Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:50:11 -0400 2024-03-26T06:05:10-04:00 Stereotypes of lackluster in-flight meals and airport food are no longer always the case, depending on who you fly with and which airport you're passing through. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/22/travel-the-us-discovering-the-literal-meaning-of-states-and-cities/ It's interesting traveling across the U.S. when we understand how places got their names, when many stem from local languages, the geography and rich indigenous heritage. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65fa060da7b7553b70e1664b Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:22:20 -0400 2024-03-26T01:48:27-04:00 It's interesting traveling across the U.S. when we understand how places got their names, when many stem from local languages, the geography and rich indigenous heritage. Vivid Maps Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/18/tourist-taxes-at-mount-fuji-and-seville-many-others-to-follow-in-2024/ Tourist taxes are not new but in 2024, lots more places will be introducing them—starting with Mount Fuji and Seville, plus the ETIAS scheme in Europe and ETA in the U.K. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65a6db6bb8cdb020e676f07c Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:59:58 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:26-04:00 Tourist taxes are not new but in 2024, lots more places will be introducing them—starting with Mount Fuji and Seville, plus the ETIAS scheme in Europe and ETA in the U.K. AFP via Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/18/spain-short-haul-flight-ban-which-eu-country-will-be-next/ Spain is proposing a short-haul flight ban for routes where a train journey is possible under 2.5 hours, similar to French law. Which European country will be next? Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_655e4daa5559375cbfd45b81 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:52:48 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:27-04:00 Spain is proposing a short-haul flight ban for routes where a train journey is possible under 2.5 hours, similar to French law. Which European country will be next? getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/09/this-singapore-hotel-offers-a-refund-if-it-rains/ One hotel is offering a refund if it rains. It's not the first hotel to do so and it's possibly a precursor to new insurance products offering extreme weather products. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65ec98dbd9abd93b6f7996e4 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 13:20:29 -0500 2024-03-12T03:58:51-04:00 One hotel is offering a refund if it rains. It's not the first hotel to do so and it's possibly a precursor to new insurance products offering extreme weather products. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/09/visit-le-marais-as-paris-iconic-waiter-race-returns/ The stylish Parisian district of Le Marais is home to the Bastille, Victor Hugo's house, and the Waiter's Race—take a seat on a cafe terrace and watch them race by. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65c4d9ea7f67e8256afa52c9 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:23:46 -0500 2024-03-12T03:58:54-04:00 The stylish Parisian district of Le Marais is home to the Bastille, Victor Hugo's house, and the Waiter's Race—take a seat on a cafe terrace and watch them race by. Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/09/as-2024-travel-hits-pre-covid-levels-heres-when-to-go-to-europe/ Tourism will rebound to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 so find the sweet spots to visit Paris and Rome when there are fewer crowds, cheaper airfares and pleasant weather. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65e8d47a0a4f4e6caa4abf72 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:40:51 -0500 2024-03-12T03:58:51-04:00 Tourism will rebound to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 so find the sweet spots to visit Paris and Rome when there are fewer crowds, cheaper airfares and pleasant weather. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/03/06/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-326000-crowd-is-security-nightmare/ There are 326,000 tickets for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July—but due to security concerns, visitors will likely watch from fanzones and not the Seine. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65e8ac748add226fbfa37711 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:48:13 -0500 2024-03-07T07:16:51-05:00 There are 326,000 tickets for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July—but due to security concerns, visitors will likely watch from fanzones and not the Seine. Ugo Gattoni / Paris Media Center Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/02/29/albania-egypt-and-morocco-vacations-now-offering-more-for-your-money/ Here are three travel ideas for 2024 offering great value, that are safe, and offer some wonderful adventures—2024 is the year to visit Albania, Egypt and Morocco. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65de25d07f86d0332b805f1e Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:59:07 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:40-05:00 Here are three travel ideas for 2024 offering great value, that are safe, and offer some wonderful adventures—2024 is the year to visit Albania, Egypt and Morocco. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/02/28/marriott-adds-taylor-swift-eras-tour-to-loyalty-points-program/ In a bid to win over a younger audience to its hotel chains, Marriott International is adding Taylor Swift's Eras tour to its loyalty program. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65df36e22f9b827144906d4f Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:48:26 -0500 2024-02-29T12:08:49-05:00 In a bid to win over a younger audience to its hotel chains, Marriott International is adding Taylor Swift's Eras tour to its loyalty program. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/02/26/hotel-superyachts-how-five-star-hotels-are-increasingly-setting-sail/ Luxury hotels are increasingly operating superyachts, offering travel opportunities to socialise in exclusive settings under the trusted hospitality of their brands. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65d500a2883434786a0331c1 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:48:45 -0500 2024-02-27T12:59:44-05:00 Luxury hotels are increasingly operating superyachts, offering travel opportunities to socialise in exclusive settings under the trusted hospitality of their brands. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/2024/02/26/worlds-longest-flight-project-sunrise-and-economy-bunk-beds-delayed/ Qantas' Project Sunrise, to launch the world's longest commercial route from Sydney to London/NY and Air New Zealand's bunk beds in economy class have both been delayed. Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor Alex Ledsom, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alexledsom/ content_65db3dfe80d5926564d78c1d Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:16:37 -0500 2024-02-27T12:59:42-05:00 Qantas' Project Sunrise, to launch the world's longest commercial route from Sydney to London/NY and Air New Zealand's bunk beds in economy class have both been delayed. getty Travel /travel Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel lifestyle lifestyle standard