Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has announced a lineup of Summer Soirée events at select properties worldwide. Designed to evoke the relaxed charm of the French Riviera, the series features pétanque courts, refreshing aperitifs, curated summer playlists and other seasonal programming that invites both guests and locals to gather, unwind and celebrate warm-weather evenings. Pétanque, … Read more

There’s no place like home for the holidays—unless your heart is pointing to a different adventure. Traveling on Thanksgiving Day can mean lower airfares, smaller crowds (Tuesday is usually busier) and attractive deals in destinations you haven’t explored. Below are seven destinations worth considering for a Thanksgiving getaway. Chicago is often more affordable to reach … Read more

At FXExpress Publications, Inc., we’re eager to #ComeBacktoTravel and to see the travel industry #ComeBacktoGT. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share photos of destinations that inspire us. Join us for a visual tour of some of Fiji’s most stunning places and begin planning your own return to these island paradises. Off the coast of Nadi … Read more

September and October are ideal months to discover Spain’s Rioja region, especially for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace. During this time the region reveals its best colors: gently rolling vineyards, quiet villages and winding country lanes that invite leisurely walks and bike rides. The climate is typically mild and pleasant, making outdoor activities and … Read more

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing criticism over its NextGen flight-path modernization program, which has increased aircraft noise in some neighborhoods. Introduced in 2014, the new flight paths use more precise navigation to save time and fuel, reduce emissions, and allow more aircraft to operate safely and efficiently at busy airports. However, the same precision … Read more

With its prime position at the head of Dublin Bay on the Irish Sea, framed by the Wicklow Mountains and bisected by the River Liffey, Dublin’s appeal to visitors is clear. In 2018 more than 6.3 million people visited the city, a remarkable number given Ireland’s population of just over 4.9 million and the Dublin … Read more

Business travelers often find Moscow among the most expensive international destinations for work trips. A recent survey by HRG, a global travel management company, identified Moscow as having the highest average hotel rate worldwide. In 2015, the average nightly hotel rate in Moscow was $366.69. Trailing Moscow in hotel costs were São Paulo and Rio … Read more

Salt Lake City, aiming to strengthen its position as a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destination, has announced a major redevelopment initiative centered on modernizing the city’s airport. Alongside this effort, plans call for construction to begin later this year on a new convention hotel to support growing event and tourism demand. The … Read more

Frankfurt Airport has opened a new rooftop terrace, the Open Air Deck, located inside the transit zone of Terminal 1. This 138-square-meter outdoor area is available daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. for non-Schengen passengers and provides a relaxed space to wait between flights. Constructed at a cost of €1.5 million, the terrace is … Read more

Northern Italy is rich in mountain terrain. The Alps form the border with France and Switzerland, while farther east the Dolomites, part of the Alpine chain, run along the frontier with Austria. Peaks here reach mainland Europe’s highest elevations, and in the Dolomites more than a dozen summits rise well above 10,000 feet. At those … Read more