Delta Introduces Corporate Traveler Tools for Business Trips

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Delta Global Sales has introduced a set of communication tools designed to make corporate travelers more aware of the benefits tied to their company’s corporate sales agreement with Delta. Travelers enrolled in corporate programs that include complimentary Preferred Seating, Zone 1 Priority Boarding, or digital vouchers will now receive targeted notifications from Delta through the … Read more

6 Golf Resorts to Visit During National Golf Month

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August is National Golf Month, a perfect time to plan a getaway to destinations that combine stunning scenery with exceptional golf. Below are standout resorts and courses around the world that offer memorable playing conditions, top amenities, and opportunities to relax after a round. © Cabot Bordeaux Cabot Bordeaux In France’s celebrated Bordeaux region, Cabot … Read more

Montage Beverly Hills Hotel Guide: Luxury, Dining & Spa Reviews

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Arrival/Check-in: I drove from LAX and found the Montage quickly thanks to clear directions from the hotel. Pulling up felt like arriving at an elegant, private residence. Valet attendants promptly took my car and welcomed me, while the front desk handled my reservation efficiently. A staff member escorted me to my suite and completed a … Read more

Safari Operators Reveal Top Types of Safari Tourists

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A recent survey by SafariBookings.com, an online platform for booking safaris, asked more than 400 safari operators to evaluate tourists by country of origin on several travel-related traits, including punctuality, treatment of staff and adherence to guide instructions. Overall, the survey found American visitors were widely favored: more than 85 percent of operators described their … Read more

Bora Bora Travel Guide: Top Things to See, Stay, and Do

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BORA BORA Lush, tropical, and romantic, Bora Bora in French Polynesia captures the imagination like few destinations can. Part of the same island chain as Tahiti and Moorea, Bora Bora relies on tourism as its primary industry and is often described as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. The island’s dramatic central peak, Mt. … Read more

Hilton Now Operates Hotels in 100 Countries — What That Means for Travelers

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Hilton Worldwide has expanded into Chad, bringing its brand presence to 100 countries and territories worldwide. In 2015 the company also achieved a record number of rooms signed for development—exceeding 100,000—and converted 14,500 rooms from competitor or independent properties to Hilton-branded hotels. That year Hilton generated roughly 20,000 new jobs across the hospitality sector and … Read more

Arizona Biltmore Spa & Resort Guide — Phoenix Luxury Retreat

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Dream•catch•er n. 1. A circular framed net decorated with feathers and beads, believed to catch good dreams. It is also the name of the signature treatment at the Arizona Biltmore Spa, which I experienced during a recent stay at the historic property in Phoenix, Arizona. The 80-minute Dream Catcher Aromatherapy Massage draws inspiration from Native … Read more

New Algorithm Cuts Aircraft Tarmac Time and Delays

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The uncertain interval between boarding an airplane and actually taking off may shrink soon thanks to a new scheduling algorithm developed by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This algorithm combines real-time data — including current weather conditions, the flow of other aircraft on taxiways and runways, and the schedules of incoming and outgoing … Read more

Scotland’s First Vertical Whisky Distillery Opens for Tours

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Friends Paddy Fletcher and Ian Stirling grew up together in Edinburgh, later sharing a flat in London where they developed a mutual passion for whisky. Though their careers diverged—Paddy becoming an accountant and Ian working as a wine merchant—the idea of creating a distillery in their hometown never faded. In 2014 they formed Muckle Brig … Read more

Singapore Airlines Launches Three Weekly Flights Between Singapore and Paris

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Singapore Airlines will boost its winter schedule to Paris (CDG) by adding three additional weekly frequencies for the northern hemisphere winter season, effective October 30, 2017 through March 24, 2018. The seasonal increase brings the carrier’s offering to ten flights per week between Singapore and Paris. The added services, to be designated SQ333 and SQ334, … Read more