According to a new study from Passport Health, international travelers are adding more destinations to single itineraries this year than last. Through the first half of 2019, travelers planning to visit 10 or more countries in a single trip increased by 16 percent year over
Partnering with New York Comedy Club, Burger & Lobster is hosting its first event from the new brunch and dinner comedy show series. The inaugural show takes place in September, bringing two New York City favorites together for one event: brunch and live comedy. The first
Emirates will extend its WiFi connectivity, mobile phone reception and Live TV access to include areas over the North Pole and Arctic Circle. The carrier said, on flights to the United States, customers lose connectivity for up to four hours because “most satellites that connect aircraft
The J.D. Power 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study found sleep is one of the most important parts of a guest’s hotel experience, leading to overall satisfaction and brand loyalty. When guests have a better-than-expected night of sleep at a hotel, 78 percent report
Compensaid, a sustainability platform launched by Lufthansa Innovation Hub, focuses on CO2 neutral aviation fuels. Travelers can use the platform to replace their flight’s fossil fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuel by paying a surcharge. "Flying benefits our world in many different ways — it connects people,
France will introduce an eco-tax on all outbound flights starting in 2020. "With the eco-contribution, air transport will play its part in financing the daily transport of all our citizens," French Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne said via Twitter. "It is a response to the ecological urgency
The world’s first discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse, gives travelers the opportunity to explore ports often not found on typical sailings in style. The Taste of the Caribbean cruise debuts this October and takes travelers to some of their favorite, perhaps unknown, Caribbean destinations — all with
Chauffeured car and luxury hired car and limousine service Blacklane teams up with national charity service Miracle Flights to assist families in need. Miracle Flights is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free air transportation to children, adults and families in need of medical assistance. Throughout the United States,
Emirates announced it will start direct flights from Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City (MEX) at the end of this year. The daily flight will start Dec. 9, and be flown on a two-class Boeing 777-200LR configured with 38 business-class (2-2-2 configuration) and 264 economy-class seats
Planning a Caribbean getaway this December? You’re just in time to book one of The Christopher’s luxurious new villas. The three new, four-bedroom villas complete the 42-guestroom hotel’s renovations following the 2017 hurricane season. Other new additions include the Sisley Spa and Christo restaurant. The new
The Peninsula Manila is set to receive phased refurbishments and refreshments as guestrooms, suites and more are overhauled to provide a more luxurious experience. The renovation is the most extensive the property has seen since 2008. According to a release from the property, the changes will
Lori Bassani, president, Association of Professional Flight Attendants said during a meeting with Congress that sitting in cramped airplane seats is akin to “torture.” She made the comments during a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee congressional hearing about the strains placed on passengers due to
Thanks to Portugal’s relatively small size, flying into Lisbon and then taking daytrips out of the city and into the Portuguese countryside is relatively easy. Wondering where to take your Portuguese daytrip? Évora is a good pick. This ancient Roman city is filled with history, including
United Airlines developed a new tool that makes it more likely for connecting passengers to make it to their next flight, even with a tight layover. For United customers with tight connections, United’s ConnectionSaver technology scans soon-to-depart flights to determine whether the flight can be held
Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty customers can rent a car using a valid debit card in several countries across Europe. The new option allows customers with a recognized debit card to access standard car and van rentals at key European locations. The decision opens the rental
Via a partnership with Julien’s Auctions, Cunard offers an exclusive auction exhibition during the Queen Mary 2 trans-Atlantic crossing, New York City to Southampton, Sept. 15–22. The exhibition is in advance of a Julien’s Auctions’ sports memorabilia auction Nov. 14, at the Standard Oil Building in
