More than half of Alaska’s summer visitors arrive by cruise ship, but to fully appreciate the immense scale of the state’s wild landscapes, take to the air. An aerial perspective reveals glaciers, soaring peaks, and braided rivers in a way that no shoreline view can match. Regardless of the season you choose for your Alaska … Read more

American Airlines employees were the primary targets of an insurance fraud scheme that unfolded over five years and resulted in nearly $17 million in improper payments. In the Northern District of Texas last month, federal prosecutors indicted 66-year-old Terry Anderson and his 36-year-old son Rocky Anderson on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit health care … Read more

After a 15-hour flight to Queenstown, New Zealand, I arrived groggy with jet lag. The spa treatment Hilton recommended sounded tempting but also a little unnerving: the technician planned to use electricity on my face. I hesitated at first but eventually agreed, and I’m glad I did. Despite my initial misgivings, the Signature Correcting Facial … Read more

Priority Pass, the global lounge operator, added 18 new lounges across three continents late last year, bringing its portfolio to 1,263 locations — including 58 non-lounge airport experiences such as dining and spa options. The recent openings span Asia, Africa and Latin America, and reflect the company’s ongoing shift toward a broader range of airport … Read more

Imagine yourself curled up in a stone cottage suite with a roaring fireplace and a freestanding tub, sipping hot chocolate in a rustic game and reading room beneath a raftered ceiling, then heading outside to ice skate or cross-country ski in crisp mountain air. It sounds idyllic—especially when the property embraces seasonal touches throughout the … Read more

Tucked into the southeast corner of the Iberian Peninsula, the region of Murcia in Spain deserves far more attention than it often receives. Easily reached from other Spanish cities—including Madrid, which served as both the starting and ending point for my visit—Murcia offers striking contrasts, from dry plains and rugged mountains to sheltered coastlines. Its … Read more

Wyndham Monterrey Ambassador Centro, now operated by Aimbridge LATAM, has reopened its doors, offering guests a refined stay at one of Monterrey, Nuevo León’s most iconic hotels. With 229 well-appointed rooms and suites, the property joins the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts portfolio, the world’s largest hotel franchise with around 9,100 hotels across more than 95 … Read more

Air Canada will expand its international network and convert several seasonal routes to year-round service in the coming year. Beginning June 4, 2015, the carrier will operate year-round flights between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, with up to six weekly frequencies. In addition, non-stop services introduced for the winter … Read more

Cabot Citrus Farms, located on Florida’s Nature Coast, has officially opened its doors. Set across 1,200 acres of rolling hills, moss-draped oaks and sand pines, this marks Cabot’s first U.S. destination. The property combines championship golf with luxury accommodations, curated experiences and a wide array of outdoor activities. Guests can choose from nightly rentals in … Read more

Cathay Pacific has confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal information of up to 9.4 million people. The incident, which occurred last month, involved unauthorized access to a passenger database containing names, nationalities, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, postal addresses, passport numbers, national ID numbers, frequent-flyer membership details, customer service notes and … Read more