Salzburg © Minnystock | Dreamstime.comNestled at the heart of Europe and bordered by eight countries, Austria is a rich cultural crossroads. Its fascinating blend of architecture, cuisine, music and traditions ranges from medieval churches to lively markets and dramatic mountain scenery. Here are seven highlights that showcase Austria’s diversity and charm. © Tomas1111 | Dreamstime.comIf … Read more

Next year Fiji Airways will give travelers the option to buy round-trip flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Wellington (WLG), New Zealand. This new connection becomes possible because Fiji Airways is launching non-stop service between Nadi (NAN) and Wellington. The addition of the Los Angeles–Wellington route increases weekly seat capacity between Fiji and New Zealand … Read more

On the Ground: Departing from LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal in the afternoon can be unpredictable because of traffic, but the roads were clear and I arrived well ahead of my flight. After a brief wait in the business-class line for Turkish Airlines, I checked in quickly and received my boarding pass. Security was busy … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: My sister and I flew from Philadelphia (PHL) to Las Vegas (LAS) and arrived at 8:30 p.m. Although it was late, we planned to drive straight to Escalante, Utah, and check in the same night. After a five-hour drive, we reached our destination: Entrada Escalante Lodge. The concierge had kindly arranged for our keys … Read more

Etihad Airways is offering passengers on its long-haul flights the chance to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup live from 30,000 feet. The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates is streaming all 64 games through its E-box interactive in-flight entertainment system. Equipped with Panasonic screens at every seat across all three cabins, … Read more

Just south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the small communities of Bradenton and Anna Maria Island preserve the best of Old Florida: wide sandy beaches, friendly locals, eclectic shops and quirky restaurants. To understand the area’s history, visit the Anna Maria Historical Society on Pine Avenue, housed in a 1920s icehouse. Over the decades … Read more

Name: John T.A. Vanderslice Title: Global Head, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands Company, city: Hilton Worldwide; McLean, Va. Number of employees: 25,000-plus Recent project: Waldorf Astoria is expanding with 13 new hotels in standout destinations such as Berlin, Edinburgh, Jerusalem, Beijing and Panama. Conrad Hotels & Resorts is also growing with 15 new properties, including notable … Read more

First came the dark, then the sharp, mineral scent as I stepped into a structure carved into a halite (rock salt) hill. Located about two hours north of Bogotá near the village of Zipaquirá, the Catedral de Sal is built within the tunnels of an old salt mine. Nearly 13 million visitors have passed through, … Read more

British Airways will introduce its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the London (LHR) to Chennai (MAA) route this summer and will increase frequency from six flights a week to daily service. The Dreamliner on this route will offer 35 business class seats, 25 premium economy seats and 154 economy seats. BA already uses the 787 on … Read more

Last week, Alaska Airlines finalized its $2.6 billion acquisition of Virgin America, following approval from the Department of Justice. Including Virgin America’s debt and aircraft operating leases, the transaction’s total estimated value is about $4 billion. Alaska Airlines said it will continue to operate the Virgin America fleet under its current name and product for … Read more