Travel News April 7 – 13: Space Travel Predicted to Become More Affordable for Civilians, and More

A trip to space could cost the same as an Antarctica holiday 

Former NASA astronaut, Don Thomas, says we will see Space Tourism emerge as an affordable travel option for everyday civilians within the next couple of decades. He compares the costs to an exotic trip to Antarctica – which isn’t cheap – but possible. The reason for the sudden affordability has to do with more and more funds being channeled into these sorts of projects. As more companies get on board with Space Tourism, and technologies continue to improve, the prices will come down. Progress is already being made in terms of designing, building, and testing space hotels.

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Revealed: The summer holiday routes in Europe where it’s faster to travel by TRAIN instead of a plane

Europe is a popular summer vacation destination, giving visitors the opportunity to see many countries in a short period of time. While hopping around Europe on short-haul flights might seem like the way to go, in many cases the good old fashion railway proves to be more efficient than some flight routes. For example, if you want to travel from Brussels, Belgium, to London, England, the flight will take you roughly three hours and 18 minutes longer than the train.

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Canadian globetrotters’ adult colouring book shows vibrant side of Mexico 

 The popularity of adult colouring books is holding strong, with more and more options becoming available to consumers. One option for those who want to escape adulthood and enjoy the simple pleasure of colouring is “Travel Between the Lines: Coloring Mexico” by Canadian travel bloggers Katie and Geoff Matthews, and Pete and Dalene Heck. The couples say they wanted to make this colouring book to counter the perception that Mexico is a dangerous place to visit. They hope to expand this into a series of colouring books, each featuring different destinations.

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Aruba mixes rugged adventure with relaxation

From sunset horseback riding adventures to sipping fruity cocktails on the beach – Aruba is a Caribbean island for everyone! For a small island, Aruba has rugged terrain and soft, sandy beaches depending on what side you’re on. You can snorkel, windsurf, paddle board, and then relax on the beach with a good book. Aruba also hosts weekly festivals – so you can take part in some local arts and culture events with plenty of street vendors and entertainment.

 >> Read More on The Toronto Star 

Remembering How to Travel Without Kids

 While there’s lots of advice out there for parents travelling with kids, there isn’t much out there for parents travelling while leaving the kids at home. Whether it be for business or for pleasure, you can turn some of the “rules” for travelling with your kids and apply them to yourself. While you would normally give yourself extra time getting to the airport to accommodate your children’s needs, you can still give yourself that extra time, only use it to grab a latte, or browse the shops before boarding. Bring lots to keep yourself entertained, rather than your kids. When you arrive you can Facetime or email your kids back home, but don’t stress because they’re fine!

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