See the absolute best of southeast Queensland’s coastline with these incredible Gold Coast beaches! The Gold Coast beaches are a triple treat, with sun, surf, sand year-round. This coastal strip boasts consistent sunshine, epic point breaks, and endless stretches of powdery dunes. Located in Queensland, the Gold Coast is the state’s second-largest city. The Gold Coast coastline stretches … [Read more...]
Plitvice Lakes National Park: From the winter to the spring awakening
Plitvice Lakes have always been known for their extraordinary beauty, which changes with the change of seasons. The winter brings with itself a peaceful glow to the lakes, when the lakes are covered with a layer of ice and snow; and with the arrival of spring, the nature awakens. Regardless of whether you visit in the winter or spring, the Plitvice Lakes provide an unforgettable experience in a … [Read more...]
Fly Lufthansa business class to Munich from Boston, Denver and Los Angeles from 88K miles
If Munich is on your must-visit list and you want to travel in style this summer, Lufthansa has some excellent business-class redemptions available right now on its biggest passenger jet. For the first time, the German airline is adding its Airbus A380 superjumbo jet, the world's largest passenger plane, to regular service out of Denver International Airport (DEN).The route from DEN to Munich … [Read more...]
Guide to Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Everything you need to know from butterbeer to magic wands
A visit to Universal Orlando to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is on most Potterheads' travel wish lists.Here, fans don wizarding robes (even in the Florida heat), wave interactive wands to work magic spells and pretend that they are following in the footsteps of Hermione, Ron and Harry. They can also enjoy some epic themed rides, fill their tummies with butterbeer and pub … [Read more...]
Disneyland hotels adding concierge lounges, themed suites, refreshed guest rooms and more
It's going to be an exciting year at Disneyland as the park prepares for its 70th anniversary celebration this spring. The celebration will see the Southern California theme park debut new entertainment offerings, including a new attraction with an audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney.For guests staying at one of Disneyland's on-site hotels, the excitement doesn't have to end when you exit the … [Read more...]
How to track where your plane is coming from before your flight
When traveling, there are few things as frustrating as finding out you have a lengthy flight delay — especially when you don't know whether to wait it out at the airport or completely change your plans.Whether there's a minor delay or an unexpected rescheduling, tracking the aircraft scheduled to operate your route can provide much-needed clarity and allow you to make informed decisions. Such … [Read more...]
United launches new status match offer for 2025
United Airlines' annual status match offer is back. The requirements are a little higher this year, but they're still much easier to achieve than United's standard criteria — making this an excellent opportunity to pursue Premier status.If you hold elite status with another airline, here's how to turn that into United Premier status in 2025 — and why you may want to (or not).Related: What exactly … [Read more...]
Lastminute.com Ups Its International Presence With Joint Venture in the UAE
Lastminute.com launched a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates through an investment in a flights-focused startup. That startup, founded as MenaStar in 2021, has rebranded through the strategic partnership as lastminute.ae. Lastminute.com and its UAE partner hope to cash in on the tourism boom in the Middle East. This is lastminute.com's second joint venture in the Middle East. … [Read more...]
Boeing delays force American Airlines to suspend 3 European routes, delay Flagship Suites
American Airlines cannot catch a break from Boeing's production woes.The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will temporarily suspend three routes to Europe this summer and again push back the introduction of its new Flagship Suite business class as a result of the latest delivery delays plaguing the Boeing 787, an American spokesperson confirmed to TPG on Friday."As a result of ongoing Boeing 787 … [Read more...]
China and India Lead in Plans to Spend on Travel
Asia is set to surpass North America in its population of millionaires by the mid-2030s, and that’s fueling a lot of travel spending. According to Skift Research’s 2025 Travel Outlook Survey, travelers from India and China are most likely to say they'll be on the move this year. We asked, "Will you be traveling in 2025?" and 88% of respondents from China said "Yes, definitely." For India, it … [Read more...]
Alila is taking over Andaz Mayakoba in Mexico
When Andaz Mayakoba recently announced it would be closing for a yearlong renovation period starting in March, rumors started to fly that the hotel would be reflagged as an Alila property.Now, Hyatt has confirmed that the popular property in Mexico's Rivera Maya area will, in fact, reopen at the end of the year as the Alila Mayakoba, the first Alila property in the region.Alila is an upscale brand … [Read more...]
Sneak peek: On board the first Delta Air Lines jet sporting its all-new cabin look
It's been decades since Delta Air Lines gave its cabins an entirely new look. But that's about to change.Tuesday night, a newly delivered Airbus A350-900 will depart Delta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) megahub sporting an all-new cabin appearance — one that will slowly become the standard look on Delta's planes over the coming years.Inside a hangar in Atlanta this week, … [Read more...]
American Airlines’ plan for 2025: New biz-class suites, more lounges and improved Wi-Fi
Travelers have a lot to look forward to from American Airlines in 2025: New business-class suites, premium lounges and satellite Wi-Fi are coming, as well as a full recovery of its Chicago and Philadelphia hubs.Those are just a few items that American CEO Robert Isom and other executives outlined during the airline's fourth-quarter earnings call Thursday. The outlook is mostly bright with, as Isom … [Read more...]
Quick Points: Stack Premier qualifying points from United credit cards
One of the metrics you can use to earn United Premier status is Premier qualifying points, or PQPs.You'll usually earn PQPs through flights, but you can also earn them by spending on select United Airlines credit cards. Best of all, you can stack PQPs from multiple United cards to reach status faster. Here's what you should know.Related: Why someone in your family needs a United credit … [Read more...]
Ritz-Carlton just announced its first foray into Alaska
Luxury cruise fans will soon have another option in Alaska. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection recently announced brand-new itineraries in the Last Frontier starting in 2026.The voyages will take place on board 452-passenger Luminara and depart from Whittier, Alaska, and Vancouver, British Columbia, from May to September. The vessel's smaller size allows it to stop at smaller, less-visited Alaska … [Read more...]
Delta to Resume Tel Aviv Flights April 1
Delta Air Lines is set to become the first U.S. carrier to resume flying to Tel Aviv after Israel reached a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The airline said Friday it would resume its daily nonstop New York JFK to Tel Aviv service April 1. Delta also said the decision to restart flights to Tel Aviv came after a “comprehensive security review, conducted in close coordination with government … [Read more...]
When using the ‘wrong’ credit card is the right thing to do
Opening and using travel rewards credit cards can help quickly boost your stockpiles of points and miles across a variety of loyalty currencies. While some travelers prefer to focus on just one or two cards, I prefer a wallet chock-full of plastic — including airline cards, hotel cards and my personal favorite: transferable points cards.For every purchase I make, I strive to select the best one … [Read more...]
Saudi Hits Record Tourist Arrivals, Needs Faster Pace to Reach 70 Million Target
The Saudi Minister of Tourism said Wednesday that the kingdom had 30 million international arrivals in 2024, a new record for the country. And it was a significant increase from when Saudi Arabia opened for international tourism in 2019 with just over 17.5 million visitors. However, the growth in 2024, at 9.4%, was slower than in previous years. In 2023, arrivals surged 65% to 27.42 million. To … [Read more...]
These 3 Underrated European Cities Are Breaking All-Time Tourism Records
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Southern California’s Secret Resort: Recharge In Wine Country With 24/7 Pools
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