Nicknamed “the city that never sleeps,” Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 as a modern extension of the ancient port city of Jaffa. Perched on the Mediterranean coast about 37 miles northwest of Jerusalem, contemporary Tel Aviv radiates a youthful, creative energy. Beyond striking architecture and lively beaches, the city is known for a thriving … Read more

Staying comfortable and relaxed in flight is essential for business-class travelers, and airberlin has upgraded the premium experience with new amenity kits designed in collaboration with Wolfgang Joop’s lifestyle label Wunderkind. The silver-gray leatherette kits were created exclusively for airberlin and include several of Wunderkind’s signature items. Inside passengers will find lip balm and facial … Read more

Located within a lush five-acre coconut plantation near the city of Negombo and its pristine beaches, and just 25 minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport, Uga Riva is a restored 180-year-old manor house that blends Sri Lanka’s heritage with refined hospitality. Situated close to Negombo and set away from the bustle, the property appeals to travelers … Read more

Hotwire.com’s third annual American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted in October among more than 2,000 U.S. adults, finds that Americans will spend an estimated $72 billion on essential holiday travel this season — roughly $14 billion for Thanksgiving and $58 billion for Christmas. In conjunction with the survey, Hotwire published a State of Holiday Travel Report … Read more

Situated directly across from Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is long known as one of the city’s most elegant and luxurious addresses. The hotel has now introduced an augmented reality smartphone app that lets guests and visitors explore four signature locations within the historic property. The experience combines 360-degree visuals with audio narration … Read more

Set in Arizona’s striking Sonoran Desert, the historic Rancho de los Caballeros Resort has completed a multi-year, $100 million renovation. Founded 75 years ago on more than 18,000 acres, the ranch has refreshed its facilities while preserving the Spanish caballero spirit that defines the property. The resort was selected to host the 2027 Dude Ranchers’ … Read more

Driver’s licenses issued in California and elsewhere will no longer be sufficient for air travel unless they meet federal standards. Beginning October 2020, TSA checkpoints nationwide will require federally compliant state-issued Real IDs for domestic flights. California began issuing federally compliant Real IDs starting in early 2018. At that time, 25 states and Washington, D.C. … Read more

MAGNIFICA BUSINESS CLASS Magnifica, Alitalia’s intercontinental business-class cabin, delivers refined comfort and a distinctly Italian travel experience. On the new Airbus A330 and the refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, Magnifica seats offer in-seat work and entertainment features and convert to true flat beds that recline a full 180 degrees. The cabin is configured to provide direct … Read more

From sparkling seas and sun-soaked beaches to rich history and natural beauty, the French Riviera — known as the Côte d’Azur for its brilliant Mediterranean blue — is an excellent destination for a family vacation. This southeastern French coastline includes 46 coastal towns and cities such as Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the glamorous … Read more

When was the last time you flew with Southwest Air Fast Express, Universal Aviation or Colonial Air Transport? Have you ever been a passenger on Instone Air Line, British Marine Air Navigation or Handley Page Air Transport? What about Air Orient, Air Union, CIDNA or SGTA? These names may be unfamiliar, but their legacy lives … Read more