New York City’s Uber drivers fight a one-year ban on new licenses for ride-sharing vehicles. Uber is taking the city to court, saying the city’s riders are demanding more vehicles. CNN reports Uber is asking the New York State Supreme Court to lift the temporary ban
Through Oct. 30, the Spirits Museum in Stockholm presents its 2019 exhibition “The Future of Food & Drink.” It takes a look at the futuristic foodie predictions of the 1950s and 60s, the current culinary reality and predictions for food and drink in the next
The United States has its fair share of domestic airlines that provide ample competition in the low-cost sector. Frontier, Spirit and JetBlue have become staples in the domestic discount airline space, with travelers not expecting much from the low-fare, no-frills carriers. But JetBlue has its
Ride-hailing app Uber has a new transit feature that shows public transportation options and pricing alongside Uber prices. It’s rolling the feature out first in Denver, with plans to expand it in other cities. Uber says that while the transit options are often more efficient and
Andaz Hotels & Resorts partnered with The Society of Scent to create individual scents for each property and locale to further create a distinct guest experience at Andaz properties. Each scent is backed by a “scent story” compiled via firsthand Society of Scent visits to
Demand for vegan meals on aircrafts is on the rise, Norwegian Air revealed. According to some newly released information from the low-cost, long-haul airline, vegan meals are more popular than ever, especially on the airline’s most popular U.S. route. In 2018, Norwegian served more than 23,000 vegan
Thousands of Americans still attempt to bring firearms through airport security in the United States, despite that action being punishable by thousands of dollars in fines and weapon confiscation. The Transportation Security Administration reported seizing 4,239 firearms from travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2018. That equates to
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai welcomes travelers to celebrate Green Season with its new Glorious Green Season offer. The bundle is designed to help travelers relax, recharge and fully enjoy the surrounding greenery. Northern Thailand’s Green Season lasts July through September and, according to Four Seasons
With a new year comes a slew of hotel openings, and Europe will see a handful of new stylish properties from Athens to Ibiza. Here are a few of the most anticipated hotel debuts this year. This month, Athens will welcome Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel,
The Transportation Security Administration expands its TSA PreCheck expedited screening program to nine additional domestic and international carriers. The new airlines are Air India, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Elite Airways, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and Volaris — bringing the number
Four Seasons Hotel Austin debuted an exclusive new tequila created in partnership with Herradura. The Four Seasons Herradura tequila is available at the hotel this month across its various food and dining venues. The double-barrel aged tequila, distilled from 100 percent agave, rested in a
Whether traveling to a city for business, leisure or a blend, finding last-minute accommodations can be tricky. With the help of resourceful apps, like HotelTonight, you can shop around for accommodations in your desired location with all the amenities you didn’t know you needed —all
Southwest Airlines is making a huge profit charging passengers to board early. The airline, which increased these fees last year, found travelers are willing to pay for early boarding privileges. Last year, the airline earned $642 million in ancillary fees, and two-thirds came from early boarding
Off the Map Travel now offers guests the unique opportunity to watch the Northern Lights from an outdoor bed on an open-air balcony for unobstructed views of the night sky and stars. The experience is available at the new Villa Telegrafbukta in Tromsø, Norway. “The Aurora
Recent flight deals made it incredibly inexpensive to travel to Japan — a bucket-list destination for many — but, as of early January, the country began charging visitors when they leave, a concept known as a departure tax. This “sayonara” tax will cost travelers approximately $9.23
