Passengers fed up with slow or confusing boarding can breathe easier: United Airlines is simplifying the gate process globally. The carrier is reducing the number of boarding lanes from five to two and will send boarding alerts through the United app. The airline says it plans to expand these notifications to text messages in the … Read more

The world’s largest hot springs pool is located at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, about a 2.5-hour drive west of Denver. This summer the resort expanded its relaxation options with the opening of Yampah Mineral Baths on the east end of the historic pool. The new baths include five spacious pools fed … Read more

Travelers heading to Sydney Airport by train will benefit from significantly improved service, thanks to a major increase in frequency on the T2 Airport Line later this year. Transport for NSW has confirmed that an extra 200 weekly airport train services will be introduced by the end of 2017, expanding options for passengers traveling to … Read more

Holland America will deploy two ships to Australia and New Zealand for the 2013–2014 season. The 1,916-passenger Oosterdam and the 1,432-passenger Volendam will operate a series of sailings beginning in October that visit more than 50 ports across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Both ships will offer 10- to 14-night voyages from Sydney … Read more

Cathay Pacific has announced it will increase service to Paris this summer. Beginning July 2, the airline will operate additional flights, raising the frequency on the Hong Kong (HKG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) route to twice daily on selected days. Currently, Cathay Pacific serves the HKG–CDG route 12 times per week: a daily … Read more

Orlando, located in Central Florida, is the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and the third-largest in Florida. Known worldwide for major attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, the region draws millions of visitors each year and is served by the state’s busiest airport. Orlando International Airport ranks as the 13th-largest … Read more

The Luxury Collection has completed a $40 million renovation of The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The iconic property’s extensive upgrade touched all 556 guestrooms and refreshed public spaces, bringing updated luxury and modern conveniences to one of the city’s most historic addresses. The Luxury Collection continues rapid expansion and is on track to exceed … Read more

“Unless you’re George Costanza, you likely prefer something that reduces the bulk in your wallet. While Apple Pay has yet to reach universal adoption—especially for travelers overseas—Plastc provides a practical alternative that works wherever you can swipe a card.” Read more at trazeetravel.com.

Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines, the flag carrier of Malta, signed a codeshare agreement last month to operate joint flights. Turkish Airlines also finalized a freesale codeshare agreement with Air China. Under the KM Malta Airlines agreement, KM Malta will place its marketing flight numbers on Turkish Airlines services between Istanbul and Malta, and … Read more

The World Cup Was A Great Success For South Africa. Has South African Airways Noticed More Recognition Due To The Event? As South Africa’s national airline, we aim to ensure travelers enjoy not only a smooth flight but also a warm welcome to our country. In partnership with government bodies and the tourism sector, we … Read more