Discover surprising animal adaptations: a woodpecker’s tongue wraps around its skull to protect the brain, and a squid can extend its tentacles to double their length in just 1/50th of a second. These and many other astonishing facts are featured in “Nature’s Amazing Machines,” an exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science running … Read more

Congratulations to Chase United for a remarkable sweep of this year’s Global Traveler awards. Chase United claimed Best Overall Credit Card with the Chase United MileagePlus® Club Card for the sixth consecutive year, and repeated as Best Credit Card Rewards Program for the same card. The program also earned Best Credit Card Special Events for … Read more

Built by Gernot Langes-Swarovski above Lake Okanagan in British Columbia’s wine country, Sparkling Hill Resort truly lives up to its name. The property’s interior showcases three million Swarovski crystals: a four-story crystal atrium and chandeliers, 265 crystal balls, and more than 7,400 feet of crystal strands and chains. Guest rooms continue the theme with crystals … Read more

Royal Caribbean’sOasis of the Seas will visit Europe for the first time in 2014. The ship, which carries up to 5,400 passengers, is scheduled for a short autumn season that includes two transatlantic crossings and three sailings within European waters. The transatlantic itineraries include a 12-night eastbound voyage that departs Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale … Read more

Chile’s Lake Llanquihue region has successfully completed the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Early Adopters pilot program, which tested the new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. Lake Llanquihue joins the Cusco–Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu corridor in Peru as one of the first destinations in South America to participate in and complete the GSTC Early Adopters program. The … Read more

WHEN I FIRST VISITED CARTAGENA, I went from touring an exhibit hall to standing on 17th-century stone fortification walls 15 minutes later. I left my hotel tower and walked for miles on the beach the next day. Our closing party took place in the historic walled city, with a convent from 1551 on one side … Read more

PHOTO: © CLAIRE SLINGERLAND | DREAMSTIME. Berlin is a vibrant metropolis of about 3.57 million people, spread across roughly 60 square miles and divided into 12 distinct districts. Even people born after the Wall came down in 1989 often orient themselves by referencing its former line. In the center, Mitte blends modern design and art … Read more

Avianca Airlines now offers business-class seating on its Los Angeles (LAX)–Bogotá (BOG) route. Travelers on the Boeing 787 twin-aisle aircraft can choose from five fare options: XS, S, M and L in economy and XXL in business. The 787 used on this route features 28 business-class seats and 222 economy-class seats. “We know that going … Read more

Rent a car with Hertz when traveling in the United Kingdom and discover the brand’s new British Collection, a premium offering that combines luxury vehicles, curated lounges and extra benefits. The British Collection highlights iconic British automotive craftsmanship with Land Rover and Jaguar models, alongside British-inspired lounges and advantages such as unlimited mileage. Available models … Read more

In a proposed transaction, Icelandair has agreed to acquire its low-cost rival, WOW air. The deal, valued at approximately $18 million in shares, remains subject to approval by Icelandic shareholders. If approved, the acquisition would place WOW air under new ownership while both carriers are expected to continue operating independently. Founded in 2011, WOW air … Read more