Spending a day in Durban, South Africa? Here are the must-see experiences to make the most of your visit. Walk Along the Golden Mile The Golden Mile is Durban’s iconic beachfront stretch, ideal for a leisurely stroll, a brisk jog, or a refreshing swim. This four-mile coastline features broad promenades, soft golden sand and plenty … Read more
A new report from Upgraded Points analyzed U.S. airports with the largest changes in passenger enplanements over the past decade and identified the fastest-growing and most-declining facilities between 2007 and 2017. The study used Federal Aviation Administration data on enplaned passengers — defined as revenue boarding passengers, including those in transit — and included only … Read more
Wandering northwest toward the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, you’ll find the entrance to The Presidio — a place that feels like a portal to another era. Established as a Spanish colonial outpost and later governed by Mexico, The Presidio became a U.S. Army post in 1846 and has evolved into one of the … Read more
Arrival/Check-In: When I arrived at the InterContinental New York Times Square, several doormen were ready to help with luggage. I only had an overnight bag and declined assistance, proceeding directly to the front desk. The clerk greeted me warmly and told me I had been upgraded to a corner suite — a beautiful room, he … Read more
On view through May 13, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain, presents “Henri Michaux: The Other Side,” a major retrospective exploring the life and work of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic creative figures. Michaux earned acclaim as both a poet and a painter, and this exhibition brings together roughly 230 works and … Read more
Lufthansa and Etihad Airways have reached a codeshare agreement covering selected routes, which took effect on January 1. Under the arrangement, Lufthansa will place its flight number on Etihad’s twice-daily services between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). Since Lufthansa ended its own Abu Dhabi–Frankfurt service in 2015, the codeshare allows it … Read more
Arrival/Check-in: I arrived with a group of travelers on a very rainy evening in Mumbai. After passing the mandatory security check at the entrance, we proceeded to check in. Even at a late hour, both of the hotel’s restaurants were busy and several guests were moving through the lobby. The hotel’s décor made an immediate … Read more
March is Girlfriends’ Getaway month in Sonoma Valley, an annual celebration that highlights the strength and joy of female friendship. Throughout the month, the Sonoma Girlfriends’ Getaway program presents curated offers and promotions designed for women who want to relax, reconnect, and explore Sonoma Valley together. The lineup includes luxury spa treatments, restorative yoga classes, … Read more
To boost tourism to Jamaica, the Jamaica Tourist Board and Airbnb have signed a partnership to showcase the island’s history, culture, cuisine and sporting events while supporting sustainable growth in the destination. Airbnb currently lists about 4,000 properties across Jamaica, with an average host earning roughly $2,500 per year. By expanding community-based tourism initiatives, the … Read more
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced fines totaling $850,000 against three major carriers—Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines—for violations of federal consumer protection rules. Frontier received the largest penalty, a $400,000 fine, after the DOT determined the carrier failed to follow rules related to oversales and treatment of passengers with disabilities. Investigators … Read more