You can’t travel better if you don’t know what’s going on in the world around you. That’s why each week, ESSENCE will bring you the latest in trending travel news to keep yo informed, discover new adventures, and provide you with useful tips that will help you journey deeper and cheaper.
This week we check out what future queens do on their off time, thank the travel gawds for overnight passport renewals, and plan flights to Africa for the low low, just in time for the new ‘Lion King‘ release. Basically, we’re giving you everything you need to travel well and in style. You’re welcome!
Check out our weekly round-up of what’s trending in travel right now.
NEWS
- Meghan Markle Went Off-duty to See Friend Serena Williams Play at Wimbledon — and She Banned People From Taking Her Photo
Besties before crowns. - You Can Renew Your Passport Within 24 Hours With Fedex
Praise Be! - Interest in Iran Tours Rising Globally Despite Americans’ Fears
Time to check the Pink Mosque of your bucket list. - France Wants an ‘Ecotax’ of up to $20 on Flights Beginning Next Year
Save the planet.
DEALS
- FLIGHT DEAL: New York to Arusha, Tanzania for only $478 roundtrip
- FLIGHT DEAL: Houston, Texas to Nairobi, Kenya for only $615 roundtrip
- FLIGHT DEAL: Hawaiian Air – $538: New York – Maui, Hawaii (and vice versa). Roundtrip, including all Taxes
- FLIGHT DEAL: Air Canada – $667: Chicago – Taipei, Taiwan. Roundtrip, including all Taxes