As part of a $300 million brand enhancement initiative, Holland America Line is upgrading its top staterooms with refreshed furnishings, updated décor and enhanced amenities across all suites on the Signature-, Vista- and R-Class ships. The first vessels to receive the suite transformation will be ms Eurodam and ms Oosterdam, followed by ms Nieuw Amsterdam, … Read more

Relive history on the Silk Route Odyssey Caravan Across Uzbekistan, a new 15-day tour offered by MIR Corporation from Sept. 8–22. This immersive journey follows ancient trade paths through the Fergana Valley, skirted by the Tien Shan Mountains, where Alexander the Great founded a city in 329 BC. The valley’s historic villages are noted for … Read more

There’s no place like home, especially when that home is La Bergerie, a private villa on the Côte d’Azur. Nestled in Tourrettes, France, and just a 30-minute drive from Cannes, this ultra-luxurious villa accommodates up to 12 guests. Set within a private reserve of the Terre Blanche Resort, La Bergerie offers sweeping views of the … Read more

Last week the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Beyond the wide-ranging political and economic consequences of this historic decision, Brexit also has immediate implications for travel — affecting not only UK residents but international travelers, including Americans. Travel policies, border checks, passport requirements and airline operations are all likely to change as … Read more

As Lufthansa approaches its 60th anniversary in 2015, the airline is highlighting its history with a new exhibition at Munich Airport. Titled “Service is Our Tradition,” the display features 60 photographs across six exhibition walls and traces the airline’s development beginning in 1955. The exhibit places historical images of cabins, cockpits, stations and ground handling … Read more

In the stark, stunning landscape of West Greenland, on the edge of the UNESCO-protected Kangia Icefjord (Kangiata Illorsua), the Ilulissat Icefjord Centre sits naturally within the terrain, offering visitors a striking vantage point to experience the immense icefjord and surrounding landscape. The centre also serves as a thoughtful interpretation of the dramatic effects of climate … Read more

U.S. News & World Report reviewed 28 travel rewards programs and published a ranking of the most valuable options for travelers. Topping the hotel category, Wyndham Rewards earned first place, offering free nights at more than 7,800 properties worldwide. Over the past year, Wyndham has expanded benefits to include early check-in, complimentary amenities and room … Read more

Japan Airlines flight attendants, wearing vintage uniforms that trace the carrier’s 60-year history, strolled past a table of cupcakes iced with “JAL New Haneda” to pose for photos with passengers boarding JAL flight 001. The flight was preparing to depart San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for Tokyo’s dramatically expanded and modernized Haneda (HND) Airport. The … Read more

Delta Air Lines and Canada’s WestJet have announced a new joint venture to deepen cross-border cooperation and expand travel options between the two countries. For passengers, the agreement promises better-coordinated schedules, additional non-stop routes, more destinations, expanded codeshare services and smoother connections. The joint venture also offers frequent-flyer advantages, including reciprocal elite-status benefits and the … Read more

Rubik’s Connected Cube If you’ve always wanted to learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube but didn’t know where to begin, the Rubik’s Connected Cube is an excellent starting point. This smart version pairs with a companion app that guides you step-by-step, showing the moves you need and tracking your progress as you practice. Once … Read more