W Hotels Worldwide has introduced its first dedicated fitness initiative, FIT with Tara Stiles, now available at all 45 W Hotels and resorts globally. This program offers a fresh, traveler-focused approach to staying active on the road, combining in-room workouts, practical wellness tips and select live experiences at W Retreats. The FIT with Tara Stiles … Read more

What makes the number 22 noteworthy? A quick search brings up a host of intriguing facts: a Monopoly board includes 22 colored properties; 22 is a master number in numerology; Earth’s axis is tilted about 22.5 degrees, which helps create our seasons; and author Joseph Heller immortalized “Catch‑22” in his novel. For Global Traveler, the … Read more

A warming planet — with record-breaking heat — can affect an airplane’s ability to take off. Higher temperatures reduce air density, which makes generating lift and engine thrust more difficult, a problem that is especially pronounced at airports located at higher elevations. Thinner, hotter air requires more runway and more engine power for a safe … Read more

Airports across the United States reported a record number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in 2018, with many of those weapons found loaded. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport documented 108 incidents in which passengers attempted to pass through security with firearms in 2018, including several loaded weapons. In May of that year alone, the airport … Read more

At Avianca, we’ve been serving travelers since 1919 — making us one of the world’s longest-operating airlines. Over a century of experience has helped us shape a reliable, warm and consistently high-quality travel experience that keeps passengers coming back. Choosing Avianca means enjoying many included benefits: fares that cover checked luggage, onboard meals and beverages, … Read more

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Wildland Adventures is presenting a special “Walks, Wine, and Culinary Adventures in Northern Spain” tour. The departure date for this celebratory trip is May 21, 2016. “There’s no better way to mark 30 years of ‘Going Wild’ than sharing meals with our guests while local chefs prepare regional specialties … Read more

Enjoy stylish savings during New York Fashion Week with discounted rates on guestrooms and suites at Omni Berkshire Place in Midtown Manhattan. Available through Feb. 21, the Fashion Week promotion offers room rates starting at $199 per night for the hotel’s elegantly appointed guestrooms. Situated on 52nd Street between Madison and 5th Avenue, the property … Read more

This year, travelers can step back into the 18th century and experience life in a beautifully restored Georgian mansion. The Distinctly Hospitable Group has acquired Hawkstone Hall, a Grade I–listed country house set within 88 acres of gardens in Shropshire’s rolling countryside. As the fourth owner in the property’s 550-year history, the company is undertaking … Read more

American Airlines Mobile ID delivers a more seamless, touchless travel experience for American Airlines customers enrolled in TSA PreCheck. Launched recently at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Mobile ID allows AAdvantage members with PreCheck to verify their identity at select checkpoints. American Airlines plans to expand the service to additional airports later this year, … Read more

Chicago’s new Kinzie Hotel honors the city’s past through thoughtful design inspired by 19th-century Chicago and the life of early settler, businessman and fur trader John Kinzie. The hotel’s interiors evoke the urban environment: the lobby features metallic grey iridescent tile that suggests rain-slicked streets, and a curated collection of works by local artists reflects … Read more