“You must drink at least five before it begins to taste good, and you must drink it with Handkäs mit Musik.” My German friend was talking about Frankfurt’s famous apple wine, Ebbelwei, a regional specialty traditionally enjoyed with small pickled cheeses and thinly sliced onions. The Sachsenhausen district on the south bank of the Main … Read more

On the Ground: I left Philadelphia early to arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) about two hours before my flight. It was my first time flying out of Dulles, and I was curious how busy it would be compared with other D.C. area travel on a Sunday morning. The terminal was active but well … Read more

The Chinese word chuan means flowing water, a fitting name for the restorative therapies offered at Chuan Spa at Langham Place in Hong Kong. Travelers seeking treatments that restore balance to mind, body and spirit will appreciate the spa’s recent addition of high-performance British skincare brand OSKIA. Designed to nourish and improve skin health and … Read more

Finding an unforgettable meal while traveling can feel daunting. When it works out, a single meal can become the highlight of a trip. Too often, though, visitors settle for convenience or proximity and end up at mediocre spots. Tourist traps lure even careful travelers, while genuine local favorites can stay hidden. The key is knowing … Read more

Travel always carries some risk, and depending on your destination it can be unnerving. No one wants the stress of relying on an unfamiliar hospital or facing care standards that differ dramatically from what they expect. MedjetAssist provides comprehensive travel protection and medical transportation memberships designed to reduce that stress. Membership options include short-term and … Read more

Residence by Etihad sounds like a luxury hotel brand, but it is far more: a three-room private cabin aboard a commercial airliner. Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced The Residence, an exclusive forward upper-deck cabin available on its Airbus A380 fleet. Designed as a private-jet–style environment, The Residence provides … Read more

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are coming. If you’re planning a getaway, consider booking one of these domestic hotels during the holiday sale period to lock in special rates and perks. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Palm Beach, Florida, is offering 20 percent off bookings for … Read more

If you’ve traveled in the Pacific Northwest, you’ve likely seen the fast, Union Jack‑adorned Clipper ferry operating around Puget Sound. Seattle‑based Clipper Navigation, Inc., which runs passenger ferry services between Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle, has been acquired by the German ferry and shipping operator FRS (Förde Reederei Seetouristik). FRS plans to expand the Clipper’s operations. … Read more

Tour operator Pure Adventures, known for self-guided cycling vacations, has expanded its offerings with a new program called Passport to the American West. These one- or two-week self-drive and hiking itineraries celebrate the 2016 centennial of the U.S. National Park Service and are designed for travelers who prefer independent exploration with curated support. Each package … Read more

Turkish Airlines has become the first carrier to introduce a wireless in-flight entertainment system that lets passengers stream content directly to their personal devices, even on aircraft without seat-back screens. The system is being deployed initially across the airline’s 44 narrow-body aircraft and increases the share of the fleet offering in-flight entertainment to 95 percent. … Read more