Tintin in Quebec City: A Guide to Sites, Tours, and Photo Spots

featured 76605

Do you love Tintin and his adventures with his faithful dog Snowy? The Musée de la Civilisation in Québec City presents the exhibition “Hergé in Québec City,” celebrating the work of Belgian artist Georges Remi, better known as Hergé. On view from June 21 to October 22, the show follows successful presentations in Paris, Geneva … Read more

Seattle Museum Month Is Back This February — Free and Discounted Admission

featured 57413

Seattle is celebrating its cultural scene with Seattle Museum Month, a month-long promotion each February that offers hotel guests discounted access to top local museums. The program provides 50% off general admission at more than 40 participating institutions for visitors staying at one of 58 partner hotels. To take advantage of the discount, guests simply … Read more

Haunted Tour of Legendary Bran Castle — Enter If You Dare

img 125572 1

The road turned to gravel as we veered off the winding main street of Bran toward the Romanian villa we had rented for the night. The air was crisp and smelled of apples and moss as my husband and I drove with the windows down through a grove of trees ablaze with amber and crimson … Read more

Sophisticated Shanghai: Luxury Experiences and Insider City Guide

featured 79955

FEW CITIES IN THE WORLD evoke the mystique, glamour and vivid history of Shanghai. In the 19th and early 20th centuries the word “shanghai” took on a darker meaning in the West, referring to men drugged and coerced into service aboard ships bound for the booming Asian trade. That shadowy past contrasts dramatically with the … Read more

American Airlines Updates Fare Bundles: What Travelers Need to Know

featured 70018

Travelers who fly with American Airlines used to choose from three add-on bundles called Choice, Choice Essential and Choice Plus. Introduced in 2012, these bundles clarified what services passengers would receive and allowed customers to pay more for extra benefits such as checked baggage, priority boarding and flexible change options. The three bundled options varied … Read more

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona Launches Curated City & Spa Itineraries

featured 80474

Drawing on Barcelona’s rich heritage, Majestic Hotel & Spa has introduced Majestic Experiences, a curated collection of insider itineraries offered exclusively to guests of the landmark city-center hotel. Family-owned for three generations, the Majestic invites travelers to explore Barcelona’s culture, cuisine and history through fully personalized full-day tours crafted around each guest’s interests. For food … Read more

Romancing the Relics: A Romantic Guide to Athens’ Ancient Sites

featured 1877

Athens feels like history made visible. According to myth, Athena and Poseidon competed to become the city’s patron deity: Poseidon struck the Acropolis rock with his trident and produced salt water, while Athena planted an olive tree that blossomed and bore fruit. The olive tree won, and the city bears her name. We were craving … Read more

Saudi Arabian Airlines Business Class Review & Tips for Upgrades

featured 82361

On the Ground: Flying out of JFK can be challenging, but Saudi Arabian Airlines’ location at the front of Terminal 1 makes access straightforward. Check-in was efficient and handled by a courteous team. Although TSA screening was busy, the line moved steadily, allowing time to visit the lounge to relax and catch up on emails … Read more

7 Destinations to Vacation Like Royalty

featured 84331

As wedding celebrations sweep the headlines, one popular question is where the newlyweds might escape for a memorable honeymoon. Reports suggest a luxurious lodge in Namibia could be on the itinerary, possibly after a brief mini-moon in Ireland. Beyond that speculation, the royal family has favored several lavish destinations over the years. These locations offer … Read more