Back when Denver was little more than a dusty frontier settlement on a well-worn trail, most travelers pressed farther west. Everything shifted when the railroad arrived, cutting tracks through the heart of town and turning Denver into the largest stop between Chicago and San Francisco. By the 1860s, the promise of gold and silver in … Read more

WAVE season, which typically covers the January through March booking window, is when cruise lines release special offers and travelers eagerly book voyages. Brightline, a modern and eco-conscious intercity passenger rail service operating in South and Central Florida, has become a popular ground connection for cruise passengers heading to major Florida ports. Brightline’s “From Station … Read more

Officials are warning travelers about an increased risk of theft during the 2016 Olympic Games. Tourists who openly display wallets, smartphones or jewelry are especially vulnerable, particularly when they leave designated Olympic and tourist-friendly areas. “A total of 85,000 security personnel will be deployed in Olympic venues and tourist areas, double the number mobilized during … Read more

Yosuke and Masumi are friends from Japan who now live in Stamford, Connecticut, while Yosuke commutes to New York City for his job at an international shipping company. Since their daughter Sakura was born seven years ago, they have returned to Tokyo at least once a year, always bringing her along. For Sakura, Tokyo is … Read more

Air passengers want to see lower carbon emissions from flying, according to a new survey, and they would prefer governments to promote the development of more sustainable jet fuels rather than rely on punitive taxes. A report commissioned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) finds that travelers favor policies that encourage technological innovation and … Read more

Sprawling across a territory larger than the state of Connecticut and pulsing with creative energy, Beijing may not have the same fashion-driven glamour as Shanghai, but it is home to some of China’s most provocative artists, writers, activists and filmmakers. Many residents and visitors argue it’s one of the most captivating cities in the world. … Read more

Setting sail for 245 days with stops across six continents, 59 countries and 113 ports, Viking’s Ultimate World Cruise will be the longest continuous world cruise itinerary. The voyage departs Los Angeles on August 31, 2019, aboard the Viking Sun for an extraordinary eight-month, 245-day circumnavigation of the globe. For travelers seeking shorter options, Viking … Read more

Frontier Airlines has announced a significant network expansion, adding 21 new cities to its route map. The move increases the airline’s destinations by about 30 percent and nearly doubles the number of nonstop routes. By spring 2018, Frontier expects to serve destinations that cover roughly 90 percent of the U.S. population. The expansion introduces 85 … Read more

Just because Riyadh lies in the heart of the desert doesn’t mean you can’t play in the snow there. Snow World, one of the city’s most unusual attractions, recreates an Arctic environment for people who rarely have the chance to build snowmen or ride inner tubes down snowy slopes. Visitors are provided with heavy jackets, … Read more

At the National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey, advanced technology and modern science combine to take visitors on a digital dive beneath the ocean’s surface—without getting wet. This immersive attraction explores the marine environments of the South Pacific and the western coast of North America through lifelike, large-scale digital scenes designed to educate and inspire. Created … Read more