British Airways has announced it will add 34,000 additional seats on services between London City Airport (LCY) and two German destinations, Hamburg (HAM) and Düsseldorf (DUS), for the upcoming winter season. From October 30, the airline will increase frequencies on the London City–Düsseldorf route from three to four daily flights. To accommodate growing demand, BA … Read more

Passengers on a recent Frontier Airlines flight appear to have taken the pilot’s line “You are now free to move about the cabin” a little too literally. After the plane reached cruising altitude, one passenger stood up and began dancing in the aisle. Within seconds, others joined in, and the cabin turned into a high-flying … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with NRG Energy, Inc. to bring clean, sustainable power to The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The collaboration installed a 568-kilowatt solar array composed of roughly 2,000 photovoltaic panels. This system is expected to offset a portion of the resort’s energy use—about the same amount of … Read more

As part of a broader effort to improve access to Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui has announced it will increase its services between Auckland (AKL) and Papeete (PPT) to three weekly flights starting December 10. The carrier will add a Tuesday service to its current Thursday and Sunday schedule from Auckland to Papeete, raising the total … Read more

Though synonymous with glamour and celebrity, Beverly Hills’ sun-drenched appeal is just as enjoyable on a budget as it is with a splurge. Once a lima bean farm, this city of roughly 35,000 residents is rich in tree-lined streets and public gardens, with fragrant plantings from pink cedar to southern magnolia that make it an … Read more

TAM Airlines will become the first carrier in the Americas to operate the Airbus A350 XWB and the fourth airline worldwide to receive the type, following recent deliveries to LATAM Airlines Group. TAM’s A350 is arranged in a premium two-class configuration with 348 seats, including 30 lie-flat business class seats. LATAM has placed an order … Read more

It’s been a busy summer for British Airways. The airline has added two transatlantic services to its summer 2018 Gatwick (LGW) schedule: three weekly flights to Toronto (YYZ) starting May 1 and three weekly flights to Las Vegas (LAS) starting March 27. The Las Vegas service was introduced in response to strong demand at Heathrow … Read more

Patagonia is home to Torres del Paine National Park, one of the world’s premier adventure travel destinations. But this rugged region isn’t only for seasoned hikers and outdoor experts. Travelers who want a balance of wild landscapes, inventive cuisine and thoughtful luxury will find Hotel Las Torres an ideal base to experience the best of … Read more

Many people think of the Jersey Shore only as a summer destination — when beaches are crowded, boardwalks bustle, and seaside activities are in full swing. Visiting the Jersey Shore in the off-season, however, has distinct advantages: fewer crowds, no traffic headaches, and shorter waits at restaurants and attractions. The main trade-off is that some … Read more

Rising from the ashes of a long civil war, Lebanon’s cosmopolitan capital has steadily reclaimed its reputation as the Paris of the Middle East. Beirut is back, and the pace of redevelopment offers a striking contrast to the downtown ruins of just a decade ago. Today the city presents a compelling mix of centuries-old architecture … Read more