On Monday, August 21, the US will experience a full solar eclipse for the first time since 1979! A solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blots out the sun, leaving us in complete darkness in its shadow. In this moment, the temperature drops, light changes to a somewhat spooky filtered effect, and the sun’s […]
United, the airline that operated the first commercial flight out of Paine Field nearly eighty years ago, has announced that they are returning to the airport. Beginning in fall of 2018, they will offer six daily flights to hubs in Denver and San Francisco. “Bringing new service to Paine Field offers customers more ways to […]
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stafford Quantico will soon open at 3051 Jefferson Davis Highway. The property is conveniently located just minutes away from Quantico Marine Base, FBI Academy, Stafford Civil War Park, Government Island, White Oak Civil War Museum, and Ferry Farm. As a brand, Home2 Suites offers guests an all-suite experience, with fully equipped […]
Construction is officially underway for Royal Caribbean’s next giant ship, Spectrum of the Seas, at a shipyard in Europe. The facility marked the beginning of work with a steel-cutting ceremony, where the cruise line announced the ship’s name. The vessel, debuting in 2019, is designed specifically for the China and Asia-Pacific region. “Spectrum will be […]
As a part of “major conservation works,” London’s Big Ben will fall silent for an expected four years beginning after noon on Monday, August 21. The chimes were last silent in 2007 for maintenance, and before that were quieted from 1983-1985 for refurbishment. “Big Ben falling silent is a significant milestone in this crucial conservation […]
Delta Air Lines sponsored a wonderful summer picnic for Omega World Travel employees, complete with barbeque, ice cream, and cornhole. We would like to thank Delta for all of their support over the years; we truly value having them as a partner.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that an affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Talbot Hotels S.A., opening two hotels in Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile. Both hotels will open early next year, marking the introduction of Hyatt Centric to their respective countries. “Santiago and Lima are two of the main gateway cities in Latin […]
United Airlines announced that it will increase its nonstop service from six different hub cities to several ski destinations, including Aspen, Vail, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Bozeman, Glacier National Park, and Reno. This new schedule will provide many opportunities for passengers to hit the slopes, even adding three new destinations this […]
American Cruise Line has added a new East Coast itinerary to their 2018 lineup: a Revolutionary War Cruise in the Chesapeake Bay. Passengers will start and finish in Baltimore, stopping at Jamestown, Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Annapolis. Excursions will include a tour of monuments and memorials and private tours of Smithsonian museums. Experts, authors, and […]
Fall is one of the best times to travel. Here are six reasons why: The weather is mild. Stroll through a national park or city without sweating or shivering. After all, who doesn’t love sweater weather? Travel is cheaper. Technically, fall months are off-season, so hotels and airlines generally lower their prices. Popular destinations are […]