Air travel can be exciting but also stressful long before you board. Crowds, limited seating, long lines and inconsistent service make many airports less than welcoming. Yet some airports stand out for how they improve the passenger experience: comfortable seating, efficient processes, helpful staff and pleasant amenities turn travel into a much more relaxed start … Read more

United has opened its newest Polaris business-class lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The lounge blends luxurious Polaris amenities with Texan hospitality and local Houston style. Original artwork by Houston artists decorates the space, creating a distinctive sense of place. The menu highlights regional flavors, featuring items such as a Texas breakfast skillet, … Read more

Shanghai has seen many changes over the past year, and one standout is The PuLi Hotel and Spa in the Jing’an district. This design-focused hotel, with 193 rooms and 36 suites, has continued to refine its offerings. Paris-born Executive Chef Ugo Rinaldo joined the property at the end of 2021, and Phenix, the hotel’s restaurant, … Read more

It would be easy to fall into the shadow of its larger neighbor to the south, but Fort Lauderdale continues to shine, just as it has since the 1930s. Once famous as a spring-break hotspot for sunny skies and sandy beaches, the city now welcomes roughly 14 million visitors a year and is investing in … Read more

United Airlines announced its largest-ever international network expansion from its San Francisco (SFO) hub. The plan introduces new year-round flights to Toronto (YYZ) and Melbourne (MEL), seasonal service to New Delhi (DEL), and a second daily frequency to Seoul (ICN). United says this expansion strengthens San Francisco’s role as a primary gateway to destinations across … Read more

International luxury travel network Virtuoso announced the winners of its annual Best of the Best awards, honoring the top hotels and hoteliers of the year. To select this year’s recipients, Virtuoso gathered input from more than 800 travel agency partners and over 16,000 professional travel advisors, who evaluated properties on criteria such as dining, wellness, … Read more

Césaria Évora, Cabo Verde’s beloved “Barefoot Diva,” often sang of her homeland, the island of São Vicente—one of the nation’s ten inhabited islands. When she died in 2011 at age 70, the whole country mourned. Her songs capture the soul of an archipelago whose people have long faced economic challenges but are finding new opportunities … Read more

One of Scotland’s most beloved addresses, Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, has launched a new range of luxurious leather goods and accessories. The Gleneagles Collection features a thoughtfully curated selection including zipped and buckled folios, handbags and carryalls, iPad sleeves, luggage tags, cardholders and wallets. Designed with the frequent business traveler in mind, the range also … Read more

United Airlines launched non-stop service between San Francisco (SFO) and Tel Aviv (TLV) earlier this year, marking the first direct connection between the two cities. For several weeks in June and July, travelers can book additional seats on this route as United temporarily operates Boeing 777 aircraft to increase capacity. The service runs three times … Read more

Emirates is reportedly considering a lower-priced, hand-baggage-only fare aimed at passengers who travel light. These stripped-down tickets typically appeal to younger travelers and others who prefer to fly without checked luggage. Several other carriers already offer similar options. Airlines promote baggage-restricted fares because they are cheaper to operate and can appear more competitive on online … Read more