Air China and Air Canada are preparing to launch nonstop service between Beijing (PEK) and Montreal (YUL). Air China will operate the new route beginning Sept. 29 using a Boeing 777-300ER, initially flying three times per week. This will be the first direct trans-Pacific link connecting Montreal and Asia. Both carriers plan a phased approach. … Read more

LATAM Airlines has revealed a preview of its redesigned cabin interiors as part of a major fleet refresh. The airline is investing $400 million to update more than 200 aircraft, a program scheduled for completion in 2021. The first aircraft featuring the new cabins are set to enter service this year on routes within Peru … Read more

In recent years, Colombia has experienced stability and economic growth that would have seemed unlikely a few decades ago. Bogotá, the nation’s capital, exemplifies this progress, increasingly attracting business travelers and investors from around the world. International arrivals to Bogotá have risen steadily: more than 1.1 million international visitors arrived in 2015, an increase of … Read more

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center opened as one of Turkey’s largest hotels, offering 829 guest rooms and suites alongside more than 129,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The 34-story property sits in the Şişli district, close to Taksim Square and under 15 miles from Atatürk International Airport (IST). It features the … Read more

The stereotypical image of American millennials is someone constantly glued to a smartphone, but a recent survey suggests millennials are actually more willing to unplug while on vacation than their Generation X counterparts. A study by Intel Security found that 49 percent of U.S. millennials would disconnect on vacation, compared with just 37 percent of … Read more

After nearly four years of planning, design and reconstruction, Baillie Lodges’ flagship property, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, reopened late last year. The original hotel was destroyed during the 2019–2020 Kangaroo Island bushfires, and the rebuilt lodge restores and enhances the experience while respecting the site’s dramatic coastal setting. © George Apostolidis The reconstruction … Read more

Spirit Airlines recently reached a milestone by adding its 60th destination to the carrier’s growing route map. Known for a tiered pricing model that lets travelers customize their experience, Spirit will begin non-stop service from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, to three popular Florida and coastal destinations later this spring: Myrtle Beach (MYR), … Read more

Bridges and ferries connect the two banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, but for a more playful and memorable crossing consider the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel. Far from a typical subway trip, this half-mile ride is a short multimedia journey that combines light, sound and visual effects — especially appealing to anyone who’s young at … Read more

The United Airlines public relations saga continued after a passenger says she boarded a flight heading 3,000 miles in the wrong direction. Lucie Bahetoukilae, a French-speaking traveler, arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) for a planned flight to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG). According to her account, a gate change was announced in English— a … Read more

Whether your adrenaline comes from charging downhill on a mountain bike, rafting through roaring whitewater, or walking near wolves, find your summer fix in Golden, B.C. At the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre you can walk through wolf habitat or observe packs from well-placed viewing platforms. If you prefer bears, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort features … Read more