According to a Travelzoo survey, just 3 percent of British travelers are canceling summer trips because of Brexit concerns, and 37 percent still intend to travel to mainland Europe. Spain and France are the top European choices, while the United States is the most popular destination outside Europe. Interest in all-inclusive holidays is also rising … Read more
Cathay Pacific has announced non-stop service between Hong Kong (HKG) and Washington, D.C. (IAD) beginning Sept. 15. Operated four times weekly, the route will be the airline’s longest direct flight at approximately 7,085 miles, connecting Hong Kong with Dulles International Airport. The new service will use Cathay’s latest wide-body, the Airbus A350-1000, scheduled for delivery … Read more
A veritable bouquet of spring experiences awaits at luxury hotels around the world. De L’Europe Amsterdam offers a Keukenhof garden getaway that combines deluxe accommodations and breakfast for two with two entry tickets and round-trip transportation to the famed paths of Keukenhof Gardens. There, an array of amaryllises, crocuses and 800 varieties of tulips are … Read more
On the Ground: Check-in at Porto International Airport was smooth and efficient. Although there was only one agent handling Executive Class and one passenger ahead of me experienced a luggage-weight issue, a second TAP agent promptly stepped in to assist me with a smile, and I was on my way within minutes. Security was quick … Read more
The Lake Geneva region, in the French-speaking area of western Switzerland, is a timeless and picture-perfect destination known for classic alpine scenery and iconic hotels. Travelers arrive from across the globe for wine tastings in the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a wide range of outdoor pursuits such as hiking … Read more
The Peninsula Hotels made its European debut with The Peninsula Paris, ideally situated just steps from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées in the heart of the 16th arrondissement. This luxury hotel offers 200 elegant guestrooms, including 34 suites, five of which feature private rooftop gardens. Guestrooms are finished in soft grays and creams, … Read more
EL AL Israel Airlines has announced new routes and a revised economy-class pricing structure for flights to Europe. Later this year the carrier will launch non-stop service between Tel Aviv (TLV) and San Francisco (SFO), operating three times weekly using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Starting April 30, EL AL will put on sale … Read more
Delta Air Lines has introduced an automatic check-in feature for domestic travelers in the latest version of its Fly Delta app. With this update, eligible customers are automatically checked in 24 hours before departure. The streamlined process removes the need to manually start check-in, while still ensuring compliance with federal regulations. After the app sends … Read more
TAP Air Portugal has launched its first route to the U.S. West Coast. Beginning June 2019, the carrier operates five weekly non-stop flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Lisbon (LIS), making San Francisco TAP’s eighth gateway in North America. Flights run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Departures from San Francisco are scheduled at 4:10 p.m., … Read more
PHOTO: © MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT CURAÇAO Experience more than two decades of culinary expertise across four distinctive dining venues at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort. Executive Chef Eric Sala brings a seasoned background to the resort after leading multiple restaurants and convention center dining at InterContinental Hotel San Jose. His menus reflect international technique blended with … Read more