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Travel Industry Brand Ambassador Programs

• January 14, 2022

Travel brand ambassador programs reward a company’s customers or non-staff representatives with perks, such as discounts, upgrades and other rewards, for representing the brand in essential, public ways. Brand ambassador marketing cultivates long-term company/influencer relationships by benefiting both parties. We are firm believers that just about can brand can benefit from a well-managed ambassador program .

Today, we are focusing on travel as so many people are planning post-pandemic trips or visiting their loved ones for the holidays. If you are planning to launch a brand ambassador program, strengthen the one you have, or join one yourself, you should study some successful examples. Remember, your program can and should be as unique as your company, and our platform streamlines the management process.

Airbnb Ambassador Program

Airbnb, the online marketplace for vacation rentals and homestays, has created a sophisticated ambassador program that aptly rewards those accepted into their program. Of course, you need to be a successful host in your own right before you apply to the ambassador program. You must also strongly believe in the company’s methods. If you are a devoted Airbnb host who believes they can help others begin hosting, you should apply for the position on the company’s website. 

The company only names you an ambassador if they consider you an exceptional host. If you are accepted as an ambassador, aka a Superhost, you will refer people to the program whom you think would make great hosts. You would then guide them through the process and help them as they host their first guests. The company will then pay you for every new host you refer. You’ll earn more per referral this way than you would outside of the ambassador program. As an added incentive to prospective hosts, your referrals also get a cash reward when they begin hosting. The program attracts and rewards excellence and makes hosting even more lucrative than it already is. 

EF Ultimate Break Ambassador Program

EF has been a mainstay of the educational travel business for over half a century. In fact, several generations of your family may have taken part in these exciting and culturally rich tours. But you don’t have to be a student to be a part of the EF experience. You can apply to be an ambassador. 

EF rewards its ambassadors with exciting world travel opportunities while making it easier for their friends or students to travel as well. The company looks for certain criteria in their ambassadors. It targets 18-29-year-old people who love to travel and who want to spread the word about EF trips. Former student travelers are ideal candidates, but others can participate as well.  You should be the person in your group that others turn to for travel advice and who is an expert at using social media if you are interested in applying.

The rewards are excellent, and travel is the best perk. Earning a free trip is straightforward. People who book their trips while using your unique promo code will get a $100 discount. When 15 people have booked using this code, you will earn your free travel experience.

You can also earn other rewards, including a dedicated EF Ultimate Break Support squad, extra promotion of your social media posts and a chance at exclusive Ambassador Trips at special discounted prices. This ambassador program is one of the best ways to travel to exotic locations on someone else’s dime. You can enjoy yourself while helping educate students about the world. 

Wandr Ambassador Program

Wandr is a travel app company that lets travelers share their past itineraries through photos. Users can then literally follow in each other’s footsteps and share in the Wandr community. Once you download the app, you import the trip photos you want to share to an interactive map . Wandr then creates an itinerary that shows the route you took and how long you spent at each stop. Community members who like the look of your trip and save it and plan their own adventure. You can also look at other posted itineraries and add them to your Wandrlist. Members give each other advice about what to expect at each stop, which enriches the travel experience. 

The company looks for Ambassadors who are experienced travelers and have already created quality content. To join the program, you have to fill out an application and then wait for an invitation to their private Facebook community. Once you’ve been accepted, you will have chances to earn money for doing what you’ve been doing for free: traveling and sharing your experiences.  The company also pays for travel through third-party vendors and helps you establish paid relationships with their trusted partners. You can also create and sell itineraries on the app. 

Envoy by Four Seasons

The Four Seasons has long been synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Many consider these hotels to be a destination unto themselves. Their brand ambassador marketing is in keeping with their impeccable reputation. 

Envoy by Four Seasons is one of the more unique travel ambassador programs. It looks for craftspeople, artists and storytellers from around the world who can share their artistic vision of what it means to “be in the moment.” Envoy then connects them to different cultures, places and experiences. Does that description sound a little lofty? Sure it does, but the program offers the experience of a lifetime with the advantage of luxurious accommodations. 

If you are accepted into Envoy, Four Seasons will invite you to one of their locations that especially inspires you. You might explore the beaches of Bali or climb the peaks of the French Alps. Want to check out Beijing or Moscow? Apply to the program. You may be invited to go anyplace a Four Seasons exists that matches your creative spirit and personal aspirations. trips are designed to immerse you in the local culture as well as in Four Seasons hospitality. You are only asked to enjoy and to create. Apply online today for your chance at this unusual and exciting ambassadorship.

BEIS Ambassador Program

Do you enjoy free products that are functional and fashionable? BEIS , the affordable luggage, travel bag and accessory company, also offers a reward-rich travel ambassador program. BEIS execs are looking for enthusiastic people who are into travel and have active and popular social media accounts. If you like taking selfies, looking fresh and fashionable and enjoy the latest in luggage, this position could be for you. 

We Are Travel Girls Ambassador Program

We Are Travel Girls is a global travel community designed to bring together women who want to explore the world. They conduct meet-ups and special events around the world and design special luxury retreats, country tours and charitable expeditions as well. 

The Travel Ambassador Program lets you become part of their team and not just a participant on their website or social media. Their team expectations for you include the following. 

• Write 1-2 articles for WeAreTravelGirls.com 
• Share these articles on your own social media
• Actively advocate for We Are Travel Girls on your social media, blogs, etc. 
• Create teaser posts
• Contribute quality photography

The staff expects a lot from its ambassadors, but you also benefit in a number of ways. You will receive: 

• A feature on their About page
• A shout out on the company’s Instagram
• Press trips
• Article publication
• Co-Hosting Getaways
• Hosting meet-ups and events
• Discounts on getaways

The company is looking for skilled writers who love to travel and who have a solid social media presence. To be considered as an ambassador, you must be published on their site. After you’ve had five articles accepted, you will automatically be considered for the position. You may also express interest in becoming a travel ambassador by emailing the staff and explaining why you would be a good fit for the program.  Being an ambassador for this company means putting in some hard and consistent work, but the exposure can really improve your career. 

Creating Your Own Brand Ambassador Program

If you want to establish or improve your own brand ambassador marketing, in the travel industry or any other, BrandChamp can help. Ambassadors and influencers are a major power in creating brand awareness and boosting your company’s popularity. By establishing a quality brand ambassador program, you stay competitive with others in the field and expand your exposure. You also create a loyal team who will push your brand relentlessly for the company’s good and for their own rewards. 

BrandChamp has worked with some of the fastest growing eCommerce brands to drive sales and strengthen customer loyalty. How do we do it? By making the process fun. Creating and managing these programs shouldn’t be a chore. We are experts at managing and improving all types of marketing rewards programs . Reach out today to level up your brand strategy!

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Brand Ambassadors: What Brands and Influencers Need to Know

By Eric Stoen on February 23, 2021 • Last Updated February 25, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my Disclosure here .

Brand Ambassador Definition

What is a Brand Ambassador? Loosely speaking, a brand ambassador is someone who represents your company in a positive light, generating increased brand awareness and, ideally, increased revenue.

With social media, brand ambassadorships have increased exponentially. However, there are many types of brand ambassadorships, and they’re not equal.

I’ve been a long-term unpaid ambassador for one brand ( AFAR ) and a paid brand ambassador for Travelocity , Universal Orlando , Mizzen+Main and Thomson Family Adventures . I have one more coming up as well that I’m very excited about.

But I’ve turned down (or ignored) hundreds of brand ambassador offers. Why? Because they weren’t well-structured programs. Based on my experience, this is what I look for:

Elements of a Successful Brand Ambassador Program

1. it’s a paid brand ambassadorship.

I’m great being an unpaid ambassador for AFAR given that it was the first ambassadorship I accepted and there aren’t recurring deliverables, but since then I’ve only accepted paid brand ambassador roles. If I’m working to market for a company I expect to get paid monthly for that. And my revenue shouldn’t be based on affiliate programs or otherwise tied to sales. It’s fine if there’s a bonus for sales I generate, but so much brand promotion now is on platforms like Instagram where I’m creating brand awareness without direct purchase links, or there’s a slower sales cycle where someone will see my post now but not make a purchase for months, without that revenue being tied to my promotion.

I’ve seen brand ambassador roles for travel influencers anywhere between $500 and $5,000/month depending on deliverables and the reach of the influencer/ambassador. Obviously celebrities can earn far more.

2. There are firm deliverables

A company should require set deliverables, including monthly social posts and periodic blog posts, either on my site, the brand’s site or both. Universal Orlando had us attend and promote attraction/park openings as well, and Travelocity flew us to Mexico several times to brainstorm the program and our roles and to promote resorts at the same time (with additional pay).

3. There are a limited number of brand ambassadors

I want a program to feel exclusive. If you make bracelets and you’re sending out thousands of DMs offering ambassador roles whereby you send the “ambassador” a free bracelet and they agree to do social posts, that’s not really an ambassadorship. There’s no long-term obligation, and the hundreds of people who accept your offer aren’t going to feel a particular bond to you. A good brand ambassador program should have 10-15 people max, all of whom love your brand and have different niches, so that the monthly promotion is as wide as possible. Give your group of ambassadors a name. Bring everyone together in person at least once a year. Make it fun.

4. It’s an exclusive relationship

If I’m getting paid monthly by a company to be a brand ambassador, they should expect me to be exclusive and not promote direct competitors. In the example I gave above about a bracelet company, there wouldn’t be any expectation of exclusivity – not for a free bracelet. But I want to be closely associated with any brand where I’m an ambassador and for that to come across in my social bios and in everything I do and post. If I’m an ambassador for T-Mobile, for example, I’d make sure that I’m only using T-Mobile, and T-Mobile would even be seen on unrelated screen shots on IG Stories. If I’m not passionate about T-Mobile, I shouldn’t be an ambassador for them.

In a case where absolute exclusivity doesn’t make sense, such as with a Middle Eastern airline that can’t transport you domestically, at the very least don’t do posts while flying other airlines and don’t agree to promotional agreements with other airlines. If you feel like it’s risky to accept exclusivity because you think a better/cooler partnership could come along, then price that exclusivity into your contract. I’ve had five different contracted campaigns with Capital One and, although never officially an ambassador, I was exclusive to them for over two years. I turned down several other credit card campaigns during that time, but I never regretted my exclusivity – after all, it kept leading to additional contracts.

5. A brand ambassadorship is long-term

I usually contract for six-month ambassadorships, with terms for extending them six months at a time. I’ve also had one-year initial terms, which is even better. If I like a company and they like me, I want that relationship to last as long as possible, and a long-term mutually-beneficial partnership is always going to be better than a one-and-done partnership. Your followers will notice when you’re consistent long-term in who you recommend, and they’ll also notice when you’re inconsistent.

Advice to Companies

If you’re thinking of developing a brand ambassador program, I’d encourage you to:

• Interview potential ambassadors and choose a group that will work well together. You want a cohesive group, and you want your ambassadors to mutually support each other even outside of your deliverables.
• Have a one-year budget large enough for everything you want to do.
• Expect to significantly increase brand awareness and be prepared to accept that as a primary program benefit. It could be hard to tie revenue gains directly to your ambassadors, but they can play a major role in long-term company growth as part of an integrated marketing program.
• Send your ambassadors cool things. Everyone likes to get fun and/or practical swag. And when people get things in the mail, they’ll do additional posts for you and integrate those items into their lives and travels. My 18-inch Travelocity Roaming Gnome has been in the background of many Zoom calls this past year.
• Have an out. Although I like six-month or one-year agreements, make sure that you can terminate an ambassador if you think someone will represent you negatively, or if one person doesn’t get along with the rest of your group.
• And promote your ambassadors! The more attention you bring to them, the bigger they get, and the more it benefits you. It really is a two-way street.

“How Do I Become a Brand Ambassador?”

Most of my brand ambassadorships came about from in-person networking. Per my post on Advice for Travel Bloggers , networking is vital. I attended several AFAR events around the world before they asked me to be an ambassador. I met with Travelocity and Universal Orlando at multiple events. The Thomson Family Adventures ambassadorship came out of a hike during the ATWS conference in Alaska. And if a brand that I really like reaches out to me, I’m willing to be bold and propose an ambassadorship.

Feel free to send an outbound pitch to a company that you like, but a lot of things need to come together for your pitch to be successful: the company needs to have a budget; an ambassador program needs to be something that they’ve thought about or that they can integrate into their current marketing plan; and you need to be the perfect fit. In your pitch email make sure you emphasize your history with the brand and how they can benefit from partnering with you.

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Have you been a brand ambassador, or have you managed ambassadors for your company? What am I leaving out above that could be considered a best practice?

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February 24, 2021 at 7:59 am

Great post, Eric. I like how you incorporated both sides of the equation and it has me thinking about brand ambassadorships that could be a good fit for Dan and me. 🙂

February 24, 2021 at 9:29 am

Thank you Mikkel!

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Want to become a Wandrlust travel ambassador?

• Document, capture and share all your travel experiences
• Inspire others to follow their travel dreams
• Experience new cultures and see the world

Looking for well-seasoned Travellers & Travel Content Creators.

• Earn money doing what you already love doing - travelling, having fun and inspiring others
• We’ll follow up directly with you after your application with more details about the program
• You’ll then be welcomed into a private Facebook Wandr Ambassador Community

Who Can Join?

• A travel blogger
• A solo traveller or a couple
• A travel photographer or videographer or Youtuber
• An adventurer or adrenaline junkie
• Travelling in a campervan or simply camping under the stars
• Workers in the travel industry (as an airline host or hotel concierge)
• A student or international student that is looking to meet other travellers
• A person that loves to travel and looking to make money doing what you love
• Someone that obsessively takes photos and notes of where you been
• A type-A trip organiser that makes spreadsheets about upcoming trips
• A travel hacker that knows how to make the most out points
• Someone who constantly gets asked, “Do you have any tips for xxxxxx?”
• A local who wants to share your local tips of your hometown

What we are looking for?

We are looking for travellers to provide high quality content for our platform but what does thet mean.

• Post a trip with 5-10 of your best photos
• Original, unique content
• If you have a specific niche (love pubs, party goer, always on a nature walk) let us know
• Tag your photos to the proper location
• Engage your users by liking other trips, leaving comments, and encouraging others to share
• Spread your influence

What's in it for you?

Working with the various tourism boards and tour operators, we will pay for your trips in exchange for providing content to help spread the word on your travels. once we go live, you can also sell itineraries on our platform. the more people that request your itineraries, the more you can earn. limited spots available..

• Get the opportunity to earn cash while you travel! Who doesn’t want that?
• Share your own brand to our users
• Promote your content to our travel community to grow your own following further
• We will connect you with our travel partners who offer paid travel brand content partnerships
• Become part of a unique community of other travel enthusiasts
• Become a beta tester for our new features before they are released and join our exclusive FB Wandr Ambassador group for direct product feedback to us.

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Become a Follow Alice travel ambassador

Do you love to travel? And do you work social media like you were born with a phone in your hand? If so, you’ve probably wondered about ways to make your passions work for you. We might have just the right offering for you!

February 2024 update: Please note that at present we aren't recruiting any further ambassadors.

Those who become a Follow Alice travel ambassador earn travel credits by promoting their adventures online!!

You need more info than that, of course, so let's chat about ...

The mission

The benefits.

• How to apply

Our mission as a company and team is to build a global community of friends based out of our clients, business partners and travel ambassadors.

We're passionate about beautiful places, but even more so about beautiful people. After all, a journey is best measured in the people we meet, not in the miles we travel. You think so too?? Then hey, you're just the person we're looking for! We invite you to become part of the  FOLLOW ALICE FAMILY .

We're passionate about special places, but even more passionate about special people.

Digital nomads make for perfect Follow Alice travel ambassadors

Ambassadors are key players at Follow Alice. Our business is founded upon word-of-mouth marketing, and being a travel ambassador is really as simple as recommending a friend. 

Over 80% of buyers, according to  Nielsen , say that they trust recommendations from people they know above all other forms of advertising. In other words, we could spend lots on telling everyone about how great we are at Follow Alice (because ya know, we're pretty amazing 😜), but that would never top word-of-mouth references.

So basically, we want to invest in you (rather than advertising tools such as Google or Facebook ) to spread the brand. In return, you receive travel credits from us which make it more affordable for you to continue to travel!

You help us by spreading the Follow Alice word to family, friends and your networks. In turn, we provide you with a credit (worth $100) for each referral that turns into a sale . We get clients, and you get money to spend on travelling. And it requires minimal effort on your part. Win win!

Promote Follow Alice whenever it suits you, and we reward you for it!

NOTE: you are not a salesperson !!

Apologies for the shouting. Just needed to get that out there. So, now we've got your attention, we would like to reiterate this point. The idea of this ambassador programme is not for you to be a salesperson. We don't want you to sell the trips. We simply want you to chat about us and send people our way. That's your job done. Leave the hard sales work to us and our local experts.

We don't want you to sell the trips. We want you to simply chat about us and send others our way.

Ambassador dashboard

Our ambassadors also don't need to scribble down names and figures in a notebook, either. We've created an ambassador dashboard so you can easily keep track of your referrals.

So, in summary, by becoming a Follow Alice ambassador you will:

• Earn rewards by directing your friends and network to look at our trips.
• Store all your efforts in your very own ambassador dashboard so you can see what's what at a glance.
• Effectively have your own little side hustle (hosted on our website).
• Put in exactly the amount of effort that suits you, and earn travel rewards accordingly.

Take a loot at the example ambassador dashboard below ...

Keep track of your referrals on the online ambassador dashboard

Just kidding! There’s no catch. 😄 Bet you were waiting for one, though? 

• We want you to be part of our community and refer potential clients to us. 
• You want to be part of our community and earn travel credits. 

We’re basically a match made in heaven!

1. Spread the word

Speak about Follow Alice to your friends, family and online networks. Let them know who we are and why they should follow us on an adventure!

2. Share your ambassador links

Create unique ambassador links on your dashboard and share them anywhere and everywhere. Check out a couple of existing ambassadors' Insta accounts below as examples of how to use your links.

3. Refer them to us

Your sister wants to go gorilla trekking? Your friend keeps staring at pics of Sri Lanka? Send them to us! Your job isn't to sell the trip – you simply send them our way. You earn $100 for each referral that turns into a sale!

– @keepitirie

Andrea is a great ambassador and an even better friend!

Marina was one of our very first ambassadors 😀

We've identified as many as seven benefits to becoming a Follow Alice ambassador:

• Travel and develop tours with us
• Come along on the Follow Alice community retreat
• Promote your own content and projects via Follow Alice
• Enjoy complete freedom in how you promote us
• Add your ambassador status to your CV
• Earn Follow Alice travel credits
• Be a part of something awesome

1. Travel and develop tours with us

We're developing new and unique adventures all the time, and invite our travel ambassadors to assist with their development. As an ambassador, you can travel with us in so many ways:

• Got an idea for a trip? Let's go explore and develop something together. 💪🏾
• Benefit from preferred ambassador rates on all of our packages.
• Earn enough commission to pay for an adventure with us. 💸
• Go on your own holidays and let us promote your content on our channels.
• Join in on one of our community retreats (more about this in a moment!).

– @maurimmersion

Tell your friends about the wonder of travel and be rewarded by us

2. Come along on the Follow Alice community retreat

The inaugural community retreat was held in magical Morocco. 🇲🇦 We climbed to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest mountain in North Africa. We also explored the colourful souks of Marrakech, went quad biking in the desert, tried our hand at some local dances, and ate lots of delicious local food. Our community retreats are all about travelling with friends – old and new – and celebrating the amazing people that make Follow Alice tick. As an ambassador, you are, of course, invited to all of our community retreats. Maybe even be part of deciding the location of the next one??

3. Promote your own content and projects via Follow Alice

Are you a writer, blogger, artist or photographer? Do you have a project that you would like promote? Or are you raising money for a beloved charity? We encourage our ambassadors to contribute articles, blog posts and images for our website, social media and marketing materials. When you provide us with amazing content (the only condition being that it fits with our brand and values), we plug and promote you as much as we can in return. You are our partners and we're invested in your success. Let's help each other.

– @josefinafontana

4. Enjoy complete freedom in how you promote us

We’re your friends, not your boss. When you sign up as an ambassador, you can work whenever, wherever, and as much or as little as you want. There are no commitments. We simply provide you with the tools to do what you love, and earn some money and travel credits in the process. And because you're pretty much doing the work already, it won’t feel like you're doing much extra! Talk up, promote and refer to Follow Alice on your own schedule, and when you refer a potential client to us, we'll thank you in rewards.

Work from anywhere! Here our local leader Stefano was working on the beach in Ibiza

5. Add your ambassador status to your CV

Employers nowadays are looking for far more than just your work experience and qualifications. They want to see that you're a well-rounded person with life experience. What better way to demonstrate this than by adding "Follow Alice travel ambassador" to your CV and LinkedIn profile? And what a great talking point at any interview! Oh, and we're more than happy to provide you with a written reference too. 😀

– @nina_clark

Everyone involved with Follow Alice is part of the family, from our Ambassadors to our local leaders and guides

6. Earn Follow Alice travel credits

Let’s face it, you’re going to be telling everyone about your amazing adventures anyway – so why not get paid for it?! And yes, you do get paid – in travel credits. When your friends and followers book a Follow Alice trip using your personalised code, we thank you for your hard work with a $100 travel credit! Got any questions about how this works? Get in touch with us – we're happy to chat about it all.

– @joel.adventures

Join Follow Alice and make a bunch of new friends, like the gang here in Uganda

7. Be a part of something awesome

Already, our young and passionate start-up is working with over 120 travel ambassadors from 35 different countries. When you become an ambassador, you become part of a global network of people who love travel as much as you do. this network includes our team, local experts and guides, clients and investors. So you join a growing community of friends who all have a creative passion for our brand!

– @milkywaynian

Follow Alice is a community of friends

How do I apply?

Convinced? Does this ambassador thing sound like the perfect opportunity for you? In order to get started, all you have to do is get in touch and we'll send you an application form. Once we've received your application, we'll review it. If we think you would fit into our community, you'll be invited to join us in a brief online ambassador call.

In the call, we’ll get to know each other and you’ll be given the opportunity to ask any questions about the programme. If we’re happy, and you’re happy, you’re in! You can begin to access the great advantages of being a Follow Alice travel ambassador!

So what are you waiting for? We can’t wait to meet you. 😀

Ambassador Dan flying the Follow Alice flag at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!

ID90 Travel Brand Ambassador Program

Travel. share. earn..

ID90 Travel Brand Ambassadors are on a mission to inspire the worldwide aviation industry to travel more and save the most! They serve to share the benefits of ID90 Travel with their coworkers, family, and friends, while aiming to be the go-to person for non-revvers in their community. As a brand ambassador, you’ll earn ID90 Travel credits by participating in challenges and posting about your travel and experiences with ID90 Travel.

Follow our Brand Ambassadors on this year-long program as they continue to explore the world and spread the love of travel.

Applications are closed.

Applications will reopen in 2024. Follow us on social media (@id90travel) to be updated when the applications open back up!

Meet the #004 Ambassadors

IG: @aviatrixamanda, TT: @aviatrixmakeupartist Hey, my name is Amanda! I started in the industry as a flight attendant and I am now a CFI and line pilot as I build 1500 hrs of flight time. In addition to flying, I make time to travel the world as much as possible! I look forward to the opportunity to encourage those around me to seek out new adventures!

Aryanna Montes

IG: @Aryanna_montes, TT: aryanna_f My name is Aryanna I am from beautiful California, living in sunny Arizona! I am so excited to explore the world and meet others who also love to travel as much as I do. I am a spontaneous traveler and love sharing my tips & tricks. Non-Reving is my favorite sport!

IG: @ft.bryanino, TT: @hike.w.me Hello! My name is Bryan. Currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada as a flight attendant. I enjoy long walks, may it be at the beach or the mountains, if there’s a view, I’ll hike with you. My mature palette only allows me to throughly drink red wines and taste local cuisines. I am also a bonafide plant father and cuddling with my three kittens (Shadow, Cloud and Brownie) is my favorite pastime.

IG & TT: @Datscharsjuan Aloha Ka Kou! My name is Char. I am born and raised in Hawai'i. I have been in the airline industry now for 15 years. It is my career to travel, and I take full advantage of me time on my layovers. However, I also enjoy sharing baecations and family trips with my husband and two kiddos. I’m looking forward to exploring new destinations, meeting new people and expanding my passport pages.

IG: @ceemetravel, TT: @monaliisa314 Hello! My name is Cymmone and I’m from Toronto! I love to travel and am so blessed that it’s my job. Travelling for me is escaping reality and creating memories and adventure. I’m looking forward to exploring new destinations and sharing it with you all!

IG: @cyn_city23 I’m Cynthia, I’m a Flight Attendant from San Francisco, California. I’m looking forward to making some extraordinary memories this year. My travel plans include exploring new countries and just making my passport proud.

IG: @daksh_16 Hello, I am Daksh Handa, I am from New Delhi, India. I am looking forward to an awesome and exciting partnership with ID90 and grow together. My travel plans for 2023 include exploring North and South America.

IG & TT: @diana.janisbel My name is Diana and I am a Miami based flight attendant. I plan to take at least one trip every month this year and hopefully be able to visit 30 countries by 30! I look forward to connecting with others in the program and share our adventures.

IG & TT: @theluckycoconuts Hi, my name is Gigi. I'm a Seattle based flight attendant with Alaska Airlines. I'm looking forward to exploring new cultures, experiences, food and showcasing them to my fellow travellers and hopefully inspire people along the way to explore more and see the world.

IG: @hannnahp Hi I'm Hannah, this is my 5th year being a flight attendant and I'm from central PA! People always ask "do you see yourself doing this for the long run?" and my answer is always "yes!!" This career has really opened my eyes and I'm so grateful for the people I've met along the way, I don't think I could ever do anything else. With the help of ID90's ambassador program, I'm most excited to push myself into taking more solo trips and gaining more confidence in doing so!

IG & TT: @Jetsetta2.0 My name is Honorine from Toronto, Canada. I'm super excited to expands my collaboration skills in working with other talented creators and Id90. I cannot wait to know get to know everyone. I'm hoping to reach a milestone of 65 countries this year. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Jamey Lendvay

IG: @jamey.lendvay Hello, my name is Jamey Lendvay. I am happy to be apart of the ID90 team. I currently work for Southwest Airlines and LUV the flight benefits to explore this beautiful world. I have a passion for photography and enjoy capturing memorable moments.

IG: @jiggajtan Hi there! My name is Jessica, and I was born in Northern California, grew up in Oahu, Hawaii, and currently reside in Las Vegas, NV. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast, and just don’t know how to keep still or stay in one place! It helps that my job allows me to continue with my “bad habit.” I am looking forward to expanding, and utilizing, my knowledge on all ID90 has to offer, adding more experiences to my memory bank!

Jevaughn Smith

IG & TT: @jamaicanman43 My name is Jevaughn Smith, I'm from the British Virgin Islands but living in the states. I am a traveler, working as an engineer and also currently a nursing student now. Last year visited 22 completely new countries for the year 22 and I can't wait to partner with ID90 to meet and further share the amazing attributes of travel with others all over the world!

IG & TT: @simplylocal.life I'm Jhunelle, an island girl born and raised in Jamaica. I'm looking forward to meeting other travel enthusiasts and industry workers through the ID90 Travel family. This year I hope to visit at least 3 countries plus enjoy some new first-time experiences.

IG: @j_amire Hello all, my name is Jordan and I’m from Sunny south Florida. I’m looking forward to connecting with my fellow ambassadors as well as connecting the world around me to the great travel opportunities that ID 90 offers. I have a few trips already planned this year to London and Dubai. I also plan to use this opportunity with ID90 to throw in a few impromptu trips. Some of my dream destinations include Mauritius and Marrakech.

IG: @mikeojohn Hello, my name is Michael Rice, I am from Delaware, I am looking forward to connect and bring wonder ideas through education in travel. I am planning to explore Southeast Asia in the coming spring and summer months.

IG: @nazytokleh, TT: @Snazzberries Hi I’m Nazy, an analyst based out of DAL! I have been to more countries than US states, and I love being able to share travel itineraries and best practices!

Sean Buffington

IG & TT: @seandbuffington My name Is Sean Buffington, I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, CA. I’m excited to join the ID90 Ambassador Program and look forward to expanding and sharing my knowledge of travel through challenges and community that would be formed while apart of this program.

IG & TT: @flywithshantelle Hello I’m Shantelle and I am from Arizona. I look forward to connecting with other fellow travel lovers and hitting up some new places this year including Hawaii!

Sherelle - The Caribbean Girl

IG: @sherellelazar, TT: @lafillecaribeenne Hi everyone! My name is Sherelle, and I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I am beyond excited to be part of ID90 Brand Ambassador program. My style of travel is about cultural immersion. Whenever I travel to a different country, I enjoy becoming and living like a local. Come along my journey of exploring every Caribbean country! I hope to inspire you to visit these beautiful islands where the sun shines the brightest!

IG: @ohhey_itswes My name is Wes and I'm a Texan born and raised currently living in Dallas. I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends, attending festivals, and going to some international concerts!

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ID90 Travel Credits you can use anywhere in the world on hotels, cruises, and resorts

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Features on ID90 Travel social channels

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We will expect our Brand Ambassadors to post regularly to their public page to a sizable and engaged audience on either Instagram or TikTok and are willing to post content featuring ID90 Travel on their pages. We also expect our Brand Ambassadors to engage with ID90 Travel’s organic social media. Current or recent experience working in the aviation industry or non-revving is preferred. We welcome applicants from anywhere in the world regardless of language, country, seniority, or position in the aviation industry. You must be an active user of ID90 Travel to be considered.

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Katrina Kaif is the new brand ambassador of Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its partnership with Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as the new brand ambassador. This collaboration marks an important milestone as Etihad strengthens its presence in the Indian market and reunites with one of India’s most celebrated Bollywood stars.

Katrina Kaif, renowned for her global appeal and elegance, embodies the shared commitment to excellence as she reunites with Etihad. Her association with the airline will be unveiled through a captivating series of videos to be showcased across Etihad and Katrina’s social channels.

Katrina Kaif shares her excitement about the association, “I am thrilled to be back with Etihad Airways, a brand synonymous with world-class travel experiences. The airline’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to bringing people together resonate with my own values. I am excited to be part of a team that aims to create thoughtful connections and memorable experiences. I look forward to representing Etihad and being a part of their journey.”

Amina Taher, Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Sponsorship at Etihad Airways, explains the significance of this collaboration, “We are thrilled to welcome Katrina Kaif to the Etihad Airways family as our brand ambassador. Our partnership with Katrina is far from ordinary, it embodies the spirit of innovation and sophistication our airline represents while celebrating our commitment to uniting cultures and communities. With her remarkable journey and global recognition, we’re not only showcasing Etihad’s offerings but also fostering authentic connections that genuinely resonate with Indian travellers and celebrating our commitment to India.”

The new partnership builds on Katrina’s collaboration with Etihad in 2010 when she was featured as a discerning traveller showcasing Etihad’s travel experience. Her prior partnership showcased her appreciation for the airline’s commitment to comfort and top-notch service. Returning to partner again, Katrina and Etihad are showcasing Etihad’s strengthening relationship with Indian communities both domestically and in significant global markets such as the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

As the brand ambassador for Etihad, Katrina will be featured in a series of creative and engaging campaign videos that highlight the airline’s commitment to unparalleled comfort, flawless service, and seamless global connectivity. Her partnership with the airline bolsters its foothold in the Indian market, where it currently serves 8 Indian cities, further solidifying Etihad as the preferred choice for travellers and aligning seamlessly with the airline’s strategy for sustained growth in India.

The first video from the collaboration to be unveiled features Katrina Kaif on board Etihad’s newest A350 aircraft, offering a cinematic journey filled with emotions akin to a Bollywood film – featuring drama, love, and delightful surprises. The film also highlights the exclusive Armani-Casa dining wear, luxurious bedding, and complimentary in-flight Wi-Fly service, beautifully encapsulating the very essence of Etihad’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The captivating film can be seen on both Etihad and Katrina’s social media channels now.

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• Nasa Hataoka , six-time LPGA Tour winner and six-time LPGA of Japan Tour winner
• Amy Hānaiali’i , vocalist and six-time Grammy nominee

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Moscow is the capital of Russia , and the country's primary political and economic centre. Formerly a communist strong-hold, this city is coming out of its repression and embracing capitalism to the fullest extent. The once empty shelves are now filled with expensive designer and luxury goods. Unlike many areas and cities in the country, Moscow has seen its population growing over the last decades, and is rivalling cities like Paris and London regarding the number of inhabitants, of which the total urban area now has well over 13 million. With the growing numbers of cars, this might give first time visitors a feel of one big polluted area with constant traffic jams and compared to its neighbour St. Petersburg it really needs to grow on you before you uncover its beauty.

Sights and Activities

• Red Square and the Kremlin - The Red Square separates the Kremlin , the former royal citadel, from the merchant quarter. The square holds Lenin's Tomb, everyday except Monday's and Friday's from 10:00am until 1:00pm. St. Basil's Cathedral, the famous onion-domed church sits to the south end of the square. To the east is the GUM department store, previously known for its long lines, it now features a number of high end stores. The Kremlin has long been the one of the most important seats of political power in Russia, and current houses the Russian president. The Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Also there are place Historical museum, Alexander's Garden and many other famous building you can discover with a city guide.
• Moscow Metro - The Metro in Moscow is not just for transportation. It’s a huge underground bomb shelter, that was build in Stalin time also as a beautiful museum where you can enjoy the best samples of Soviet art and architecture. The most remarkable stations built in Stalin Empire style: Mayakovskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Komsomolskaya and Revolution Square, then go deeper into the history exploring vintage trains in Moscow Metro museum.
• Novodevichiy Convent - Founded in 1524 by Vasiliy III (the father of Ivan the Terrible) in honor of the return of city Smolensk to Russia, the Novodevichiy Convent has become a shelter and sometimes a prison for many ladies of Russian royal and nobility ("boyar") families. It survived during the Napoleon army occupation in 1812 and was used as the Museum of Women’s Emancipation at Soviet times. Being one of the best preserved samples of medieval Russian architecture it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Also, close to the convent you can see the Novodevichye Cemetery, that is the most famous cemetery in Moscow.
• Izmailovo Flea Market and Kremlin - Izmailivo Flea Market (often called Vernissage) is a famous one-stop souvenir venue in Moscow. If you want to take a piece of Russia to your country, this place is the best to visit. You can find everything there - from matrioshka dolls to Soviet life-style propaganda posters, from samovars to bear skin rugs, from oil paintings to school and military uniforms at best prices than elsewhere in Moscow. There are some Faberge eggs too! Even if you buy nothing it is a fun place to watch and take photos. Izmailivo Kremlin is located nearby. It was built in the 21st century as a replica of the traditional Russian architecture, but has become a popular entertainment place not just among tourists, but among the Muscovites as well. There is a typical Russian wooden church, a bunch of cafes and workshops on its territory. If you like to know the history of Russian vodka, welcome to the Vodka Museum.
• ENEA (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy, formerly VDNH) - Built in 1939, ENEA (former VDNH) was the Soviet Union's largest exhibition to display the country’s economy achievements. It was planned as a temporary venue, but due to its enormous success, it became permanent. Now the ENEA is an open-air museum and is still a very popular exhibition center, where you can see not only some of the best samples of Soviet architecture and science, but also some contemporary, history or entertaiment art too. Watching the Fountain of People’s Friendship, the Worker and the Collective Farm Woman monument, the Gagarin’s Spaceship “Vostok”, you can still feel the spirit of the bygone Empire. Close to the ENEA, there is a Cosmonautics Museum and one of the largest parks in Moscow called the Botanical Garden, where you can go boating or have a bike trip. Inside this park, you can see and admire the Japanese Garden and the Greenhouse, which the Muscovites like visiting in spring.
• The Cathedral of Christ the Savior - is a a memorial temple, that according to the Russian tradition, was build as a victory celebration in the Napoleonic war. During the revolution of 1917, the cathedral was at the very heart of Russia’s religious life, but finally it was demolished by the Bolsheviks in 1920. Some marble pieces were used then for metro design. Only in 1994, the government made a decision to rebuild this cathedral, and in 2000 the construction was finished.
• Peter the Great statue - In the years since it was unveiled, the opinions about the Peter the Great statue have been very mixed. It was voted as the ugliest statue in 2010, and listed amongst the ten ugliest buildings. The people of Moscow can add to that, that they don't want to pay tribute to the man that moved the capital of Russia from Moscow to St. Petersburg. It is located on the western confluence of the Moskva River and the Vodootvodny Canal in downtown Moscow. It was designed by the Zurab Tsereteli to commemorate 300 years of the Russian Navy, which Peter the Great established. It is reported that the local government in Moscow, offered the statue to be relocated to St. Petersburg, but the offer was rejected, and for this moment this (in)famous statue is still on display.
• Moscow State University’s main building - The complex consists of 30 major and 20 auxiliary buildings, an observatory, a botanical garden, a park, and a sports area. Its total surface area is about 167 hectares. The main building of Moscow State University, or ‘GZ’ (an abbreviation of glavnoye zdaniye,‘main building’, as it is called by students and teachers) facing the center of Moscow with its broad front. Its clear silhouette is visible from afar. The main building, topped by a spire with a star, reaches the height of 235.7 metres; the highest part of the building has 36 floors. So it is the greatest sister of seven indeed.
• Poklonnaya Hill - was, at 171.5 metres, one of the highest spots in Moscow. Its two summits used to be separated by the Setun River, until one of the summits was razed in 1987. Since 1936, the area has been part of Moscow and now contains the Victory Park with many tanks and other vehicles used in the Second World War on display. Historically, the hill had great strategic importance, as it commanded the best view of the Russian capital. Its name is derived from the Russian for "to bow down", as everyone approaching the capital from the west was expected to do homage here. In 1812, it was the spot where Napoleon in vain expected the keys to the Kremlin to be brought to him by Russians. Since the 1980s the hill also includes the monumental museum to the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War. The main building of the museum was constructed between 1983 and 1995. 'Hall of glory' holds reliefs of the 12 soviet Hero Cities, on its marmor walls are inscribed the names of several thousand Heroes of the Soviet Union, awarded during the war. 'Hall of remembrance' downstairs contains 'Books of remembrance' with the names of more than 26 million of the Soviet war dead.

Events and Festivals

International women’s day.

Moscow’s International Women’s Day in March is a major event on the festival calendar, with women’s groups from all over the city parading, campaigning, and rallying to make the world a better and more equal place for the female race.

International Moscow Film Festival

Held in June and running through early July, the International Film Festival is a truly international event. Celebrities and famous directors arrive for the screenings of Russian documentaries, short films, and the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

The International fireworks festival ROSTEC

Visitors are able to enjoy unforgettable pyroshow by the best teams from Europe , Asia and Latin America, as well as the great entertainment daytime programme including music concerts, high-tech shows, sport activities, quests, lectures, artisan market, historical food court etc.

The International Military Music Festival “SPASSKAYA TOWER”

The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, the parade of the honor guards units of the heads of states and of the best military music bands of Russia and other countries takes place every year in summer on Red Square in Moscow. More than 140 groups from 40 countries have taken part in the Festival since it was created. Every year about 1500 musicians, military men and other artists perform at the “Spasskaya Tower”.

Moscow City Days

September sees Den’ Goroda ( Moscow City Days ), the celebration of the founding of Moscow. Free street concerts, festivities, and parties bring many thousands of Muscovites into the parks and boulevards, and the pubs and bars do a roaring trade. The program also includes fairs, music festivals, master classes, literary readings, performances and, of course, fireworks.

Moscow international festival Circle of Light

During the Circle of Light festival (in September) the beloved capital will once again take on the appearance of the amazing City of light . Prepare for unexpected transformations, pleasant surprises and amazing meetings that await you at all venues of the Festival.

Russian Winter Festival

Moscow’s Russian Winter festival kicks off mid-December with a plethora of cold weather events taking place at Izmailovo Park. Troika (sleigh) rides, folk music and dance, skating on the lake and frozen pathways, warming street food, and lots of vodka make this one of the year’s favorite celebrations. For many Moscovites it is also a perfect opportunity to skating on the city biggest rink in ENEA and visit as many performances and cafes as they can.

Moscow has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers from June to August see average highs of 21 -23 °C with nights around 12 -14 °C . Temperatures can hit 35 °C or more though and in 2010 the city had the warmest summer by far with a month of temperatures well above 30 °C and an all time high of 38 °C . Winters are much colder, with temperatures during the day well below zero from December to February and nights around -10 °C on average though temperatures have been know to drop below -30 °C during some occasions. Average annual precipitation is around 700 mm with summers being the wettest time of year and late winter/early spring the driest time. Snow is possible from October to April though tends to concentrate from December to March. Even so, spring, summer and autumn stay the best seasons to visit Moscow.

Getting there

Red Square at night

There are 3 airports near Moscow:

• Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
• Moscow Domodedovo International Airport (DME)
• Vnukovo (VKO)

International Among the three airports, there are numerous flights, mainly to destinations in Europe and Asia including Amsterdam , Bangkok , Beijing , Berlin , Cairo , Delhi , Düsseldorf , Frankfurt , Geneva , Hong Kong , Istanbul , London-Heathrow, Los Angeles , New York , Paris , Rome , Shanghai , Tokyo , Toronto , Warsaw , Washington-Dulles and Zürich .

Domestic Aeroflot flies to and from Adler/Sochi, Anapa , Astrakhan, Barnaul, Irkutsk, Kaliningrad, Kemerovo, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Magadan, Mineralnye Vody, Nizhnevartovsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Perm, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Samara, St. Petersburg, Surgut, Tyumen, Ufa, Vladivostok, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Other major airlines in the country are Rossiya Airlines , Transaero and S7 Airlines .

By Aeroexpress Aeroexpress provides rail services between the capital and all of the major Moscow airports (Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo). Aeroexpress is a good way to get from any airport to the city centre in about 30 minutes and escape traffic jam. The price of a standard class one-way ticket on Aeroexpress website, mobile application and Pay@Gate service at turnstiles - is 340 roubles, in ticket offices and ticket machines - 400 roubles. The Aeroexpress trains run:

1. From the Belorussky Rail Terminal to Sheremetyevo International Airport/From Sheremetyevo International Airport to the Belorussky Rail Terminal; 2. From the Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Moscow Domodedovo Airport/From Moscow Domodedovo Airport to the Paveletsky Rail Terminal; 3. From Kievsky Rail Terminal to Vnukovo International Airport/From Vnukovo International Airport to the Kievsky Rail Terminal.

Moscow is the starting point (or ending point for travellers heading west) for the Trans-Siberian Railway , with destinations like Vladivostok and Beijing .

Moscow - Finland Between Helsinki and Moscow, there are direct daily overnight trains with 'The Tolstoi', taking roughly 13 hours to cover the routes. Trains are fast and comfortable.

Moscow - China There are two routes between Moscow and Beijing : the Trans-Mongolian and the Trans-Manchurian routes, both of which are southern branches of the better-known Trans-Siberian Railway . The first goes via Ulan Bator , cutting across Mongolia and then into China . It leaves Moscow every Tuesday night, taking about 6 days to reach Beijing. The second cuts into northern China at Manzhouli and continues to via Harbin . It leaves Moscow on Friday night and takes about 6 days as well to cover the distance to Beijing. For more information look at the article: Trans-Siberian Railway or check the Timetable directly for exact schedules.

Moscow - Kazakhstan There is train every second day between Moscow and Almaty in Kazakhstan , leaving Moscow at 10:30pm and arriving on day 5 early in the morning in Almaty. From Almaty, trains leave at around 7:30am, arriving on the 4th day at around 10:30am. Check this site for schedule details.

Moscow - Kyrgyzstan Two trains a week link the capitals of Russia and Kyrgyzstan . From Moscow, trains leave on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:15pm, arriving in Bishkek on Mondays and Thursdays respectively at 2:30am. Trains leave Bishkek around 10:00am on Mondays and Thursdays, arriving in Moscow on Thursdays and Sundays just after 3 in the afternoon.

Moscow - Uzbekistan There are three trains a week between Moscow and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) . Trains leave Moscow on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:15pm, arriving 3 days later at 7:15pm in Tashkent. In the opposite direction, trains depart from Tashkent at around 7:00pm on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving in Moscow 3 days later at just after 3 in the afternoon. Moscow - North Korea There is one train a week between Moscow (Yaroslavski station) and Pyongyang , usually leaving on Friday from Moscow, and Saturday from Pyongyang. It takes a week to complete the entire journey.

Moscow - Poland The trains go to Warsaw through Minsk - details are available on the website of the Polish State Railways .

Many entry points to Moscow over the Ring Road and into the city feature rotating roadblocks, where teams of traffic police may stop a vehicle, especially if it is not featuring Moscow plates. You may be stopped and questioned but you'll be allowed to proceed if you have all the proper documents.

Eurolines provides international buses to places like Riga and even all the way to London , a multiple-day trip!

Although there are no official passenger services to/from Moscow, there are still river cruises which visit Moscow, mainly in summer. There are 2 river terminals in Moscow. The North Station, in Khimki neighborhood, provides berths for cruise ships to St Petersburg , as well as Astrakhan , Rostov-on-Don and other cities along the Volga. The South Station is not used commercially anymore.

Getting around

Much of Moscow's geography is defined by the numerous 'Ring Roads' that circle the city at various distances from the centre. With the Red Square and the Kremlin forming the very centre, the innermost ring road is the Boulevard Ring ( Bulvarnoye Koltso ), built in the 1820s where the 16th century walls used to be. It runs from the Christ the Savior Cathedral in southwest central Moscow, to the mouth of the Yauza in southeast central Moscow. The next ring road, the Garden Ring ( Sadovoe Koltso ), derives its name from the fact that landowners near the road in Tsarist times were obligated to maintain gardens to make the road attractive. In Soviet times, the road was widened, and curently you will find no gardens there. The recently constructed Third Ring is not much use for tourists but is a heavily used motorway which absorbs a bit of Moscow's traffic. Finally, the outer edge of Moscow is largely defined by the Moscow Ring Road, a motorway which is over 100 kilometres long and encircles the entire city. Finally, a Fourth Ring is due to be built between the Third Ring and the Moscow Ring Road in the next years, much needed to relief a bit of the growing pressure on Moscow's existing other (ring)roads.

Using a car in Moscow by the way can be very time consuming and stressful. The street system was never designed to accommodate even a fraction of the exploding population of vehicles and the traffic jams never seem to clear until the night. Most roadways are in a constant state of disastrous disrepair. You will have to compete for the right-of-way with seasoned drivers in dented "Ladas" who know the tangle of the streets inside out and will not think twice before cutting you off at the first opportunity.

Sometimes, all traffic on major thoroughfares may be blocked by police to allow government officials to blow through unimpeded, sirens blaring.

There is very little parking. Parking illegally can lead to a hefty fine of RUB2500 and your car being towed. If you are driving to Moscow, park as soon as you can at a safe place such as your hotel and use public transit.

By public transport

Lenin mural in Moscow subway

Check the All in one Moscow Search Engine for public transportation.

Moscow has an elaborate and wide spread subway system . There are 12 lines and 172 stations covering a total length of 278 kilometres. The Moscow Metro uses magnetic cards (contact cards) for tickets with a fixed number of journeys (up to 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 60 and 70 journeys for 30 days from the day of the first journey). 60 roubles (approximately US$2) will get you a ticket valid for 5 trips of any distance. The Moscow Metro is open from about 5:30am until 1:00am. During peak hours, trains run roughly every 90 seconds on most lines. At other times during the day, they run about every two to three and a half minutes, and every six to ten minutes late at night. Most station names are only printed in Cyrillic, so travellers are recommended to learn how to pronounce the letters of the cyrillic alphabet to make travelling the metro easier.

Keep connected

Russia is a huge country, and excess to the internet varies a lot. The main cities and tourist places have (free) wifi excess at lots of places, like restaurants and cafes (McDonald's is always a safe bet). Internet cafes are present in larger places as well. Rural areas and especially if you venture into remote and/or mountainous areas have little excess at all. Most travellers will find connections though when using their phone or tablet.

See also: International Telephone Calls

The emergency number is 112. The country code for Russia is 7. Russian phone numbers have an area code with three, four or five digits (according to their province), followed by an individual number with, respectively, 7, 6 or 5 digits, always yielding 10 digits in total. The three digit code 800 is used for toll-free calls. Mobile phones always have three-digit "area" codes and seven-digit numbers. Calls within any one area code may omit the area code (except in Moscow). Inter-area code calls within Russia: 8 (wait for tone) full Russian number including area code. The international access code for dialling out from Russia is the sequence of 8 (wait for secondary tone and then) 10. International calls to Russia, as always, replace the plus sign (+) in the international phone format with the local international access code for the country you're calling from, followed by Russia's country code of 7 followed by the individual Russian phone number including area code.

You will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 / 1800 compatible international cell phone when buying a Russian SIM card. If you do not have your own international cell phone, it's best to buy a cheap cell phone with some value on the card. Foreigners can purchase a local SIM card by showing your passport. BeeLine is considered to be the best in terms of reliability and connections quality. However Megafon's services can be a bit cheaper.

Russian Post is the national postal service of Russia. It's English version is currently under construction, but mainly involves the track&trace system. The domestic post is reasonably reliable, and sending international mail is fairly reliable but slow, taking at least a few weeks to European countries, longer to the USA or Australia for example. The delivery of mail sent from abroad to Russia is highly unreliable, and people or companies tend to use foreign addresses, from where a private carrier sends it to Russia. Alternatives like poste restante are non-existent with Russian Post. Most cities and large towns in Russia have a Central Post Office (Glavpochtamt), which also sells stamps and envelopes, and usually has fax services and Internet availability, though the latter mostly not in smaller places. Also, many hotels have postal services, including mail boxes. Post offices tend to keep long hours, usually from 8:00am or 9:00am until 8:00pm or 9:00pm Monday to Friday, and closing earlier during weekends. The main central post offices in the biggest cities keep even longer hours. For sending parcels, you can also try services by DHL Russia and FedEx Russia . For all mail you can use the regular alphabet, though maybe include the country's name in Cyrillic. For sending post to Russia (or trying to receive it) note that addresses should be in reverse order: Russia, postal code, city, street address, name.

External Links

• Official Governmental Website
• Moscow Tourism Website

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On land, a candle may help set a romantic mood with only a small chance of burning down your house, but on a cruise ship, the dangers are much more significant. A small fire can become a catastrophe so candles, power strips, curling irons, and clothes irons, among many other things are banned on cruise ships.

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If your travel wardrobe is in need of a dire refresh, you’ve come to the right place. Amazon has discounted a plethora of stylish and sporty styles from Adidas just in time for warmer weather. Travel + Leisure writers and celebrities alike have praised the brand for its comfortable sneakers and apparel, and right now shoppers can snag deals up to 50 percent off this weekend.  During this under-the-radar sale, you can score some of the brand's most iconic staples, including the widely loved Stan Smith sneakers , track jackets , backpacks , and more for as little as $15. But here’s the catch: We don’t know how much longer these deals will last, so make sure to head to checkout ASAP to grab these discounts before they disappear. 

Adidas Cloudfoam Pure 2.0 Running Shoes

Shoppers gush over the cushioning of these appropriately named running shoes, claiming that they feel like “walking on clouds.” That comfort comes from the brand’s signature cloudfoam padding that is designed to keep feet supported all day long. Beyond this shoe’s comfort, these running sneakers have a convenient slip-on tab and textured outsole, making them easy to pull on while offering excellent traction. Plus, the sneakers are available in sizes 5 to 11. 

Adidas Women’s Stan Smith Sneakers

Ever since Adidas launched its iconic Stan Smith silhouette back in the 1960s, it has been loved among celebrities and travelers for its effortlessly stylish look and comfortable fit. In fact, my mom has been gushing over these sneakers for decades, wearing them as her go-to sneaker. The sneakers are equipped with next-level cushioning to support the arches, toes, and heels. Shoppers can pick up a handful of colors, including navy and gold . 

Adidas Men’s Stan Smith Sneakers

These sneakers are also discounted by 20 percent in men’s sizing. Like the women’s version, they feature durable rubber outsoles for anti-slip traction, meaning you can run through TSA knowing your feet will stay firmly in place. The sneakers come in sizes 4 through 13 and a number of colors. 

Adidas Daily 3.0 Sneaker

These Adidas sneakers have everything you’d want in a travel shoe: rubber outsoles for traction, an extra-cushioned footbed for comfort, and an easy-to style design that you can wear anywhere. On sale for $52 thanks to an on-site coupon, these travel-ready and best-selling sneakers may just be the only shoe you’d need to pack for your next adventure. 

Adidas All Me Tote Bag

As far as travel essentials go, a reliable tote bag is a must. Tote this versatile travel staple around a new city, use it as a gym bag, or stow it underneath your airplane seat. It also has a genius two-strap construction that can be worn on your shoulder or as a crossbody bag. And it has a handful of spacious pockets large enough to fit clothes, shoes, toiletries, and more. Try it out for yourself while it's $42 today. 

Adidas Grand Court 2.0 Tennis Shoes

These classic tennis sneakers have earned a spot on the Amazon best-sellers list. Shoppers note that they’re “comfortable to wear and boast the iconic aesthetic that [Adidas] is known for.” The sneakers are supportive, sturdy, and timeless, and you can wear them just about anywhere, whether you’re on the pickle ball courts or touching down in a new city. Pick up the discounted sneakers while they’re just $60 in select sizes and colors like black and white . 

Adidas Essentials Warm-Up Track Jacket

When it’s cool in the morning yet warm in the afternoon, having a reliable jacket is a must. We like this best-selling track jacket that boasts a full-zip design so you can customize your warmth. This jacket is machine washable and made from a material that’ll keep you warm without overheating. It also features two front pockets and is lightweight enough to tuck easily into a suitcase. 

Adidas Adilette Sandals 

With an impressive collection of more than 8,000 five-star ratings, these slip-on sandals have proven to be the ultimate multitaskers by shoppers. These quick-drying sandals effortlessly transition between “perfect house slippers” to slides you can wear at the pool and beach. Other shoppers have even worn them as shower shoes. Beyond their utility, these sandals boast a cloudfoam bottom and cushioned feel. And thanks to an on-site coupon, these do-it-all sandals are 50 percent off this weekend. 

Adidas Superlite Sport Performance Visor

My go-to choice for sun protection is usually a visor rather than a baseball cap or sun hat. The open-top style lets me keep my hair down or throw it up in a bun without sacrificing coverage from sun rays. Right now, I have my sights set on this lightweight, moisture-wicking visor, especially since it’s only $17 this weekend. Plus, it’s designed with a non-glare undervisor, meaning it won't block your vision during runs and workouts.

Adidas Creator 2 Backpack

If you’re in search of a backpack that’s designed to keep your belongings protected and organized, opt for this Adidas bag. This backpack’s spacious compartments are big enough to house a laptop and hiking shoes, whether you're flying across the country or going on a hiking trip. It also features adjustable and cushioned shoulder straps for an extra layer of comfort and two convenient mesh side pockets for a water bottle. 

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