To reduce commercial aviation’s environmental footprint and support rural development in South Africa, Boeing and South African Airways have partnered to produce sustainable aviation biofuel from a specially developed tobacco plant. Working with Dutch aviation biofuels company SkyNRG, the partners are expanding production of a hybrid plant called Solaris. This nicotine-free variety is being cultivated … Read more

Cobblestone streets, dungeons, museums and gabled homes shape the charming, historic ambiance of Galle, Sri Lanka. Among the city’s standout landmarks is the elegant Jetwing Lighthouse, a celebrated hotel designed by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. The property’s Cardamom Café has earned recognition from Wine Spectator for its thoughtfully curated wine list, and the … Read more

This year marks the 75th anniversary of concerts at one of America’s most celebrated venues — Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, just outside Denver. Carved into the earth and perched at 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is renowned as the world’s only naturally occurring, acoustically exceptional amphitheatre. The stage is framed by … Read more

Deep in Santiago’s gallery- and restaurant-filled Providencia district, Le Rêve Boutique Hotel stands out for several reasons, beginning with its intimate scale. Tucked amid the city’s taller buildings, this peaceful 31-room hotel offers a residential atmosphere with thoughtful personal touches, such as locally made soaps, a daytime sewing service for wardrobe emergencies, and an open … Read more

JetBlue Airways has added mobile boarding to its app, enabling customers to download electronic boarding passes to their iPhone or iPod Touch and save time at check-in, security and boarding. The mobile boarding passes are available for flights departing from Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LGB), New York (JFK), Orlando … Read more

Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport is the latest addition to CLEAR’s expanding network of participating airports. CLEAR, certified under the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act, is a secure biometric identity platform that uses fingerprint and iris scans to confirm members’ identities. Travelers who enroll at CLEAR airport locations can take advantage of a two-month … Read more

This May, think of Toronto and visit the Bata Shoe Museum to see a compelling new exhibition: Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels. Opening on May 8 as part of the museum’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the show traces the evolution of elevated footwear for men from the early 1600s to contemporary fashion. … Read more

All singles—women and men—take note. A survey by MissTravel.com asked American participants which nationalities they consider most attractive, revealing clear favorites. Among 13,259 American men surveyed, Colombian women were ranked the most attractive, followed by Brazilian, American, Spanish, and Russian women. These choices reflect the personal preferences of the men who responded and highlight a … Read more

Hawaiian Airlines is introducing a new basic-economy option called Main Cabin Basic, set to launch in 2019. This new fare tier will sit alongside the airline’s existing offerings: Premium Cabin, Extra Comfort and Main Cabin. Main Cabin Basic comes with several restrictions designed to offer a lower price point. Passengers traveling on this fare will … Read more

Planning a trip to Sweden? Make sure Gothenburg is on your itinerary. Situated on the country’s west coast, Gothenburg blends a lively culinary scene, rich history and vibrant nightlife. At Götaplatsen Square, the Gothenburg Museum of Art houses one of Scandinavia’s finest collections of late 19th-century national-romantic art, including works by Edvard Munch, Carl Larsson … Read more