Mythology once called the small island of Capri the Isle of Sirens, a place where enchanting women were said to lure sailors with their beauty. Today, Capri—just off the Sorrentine Peninsula—still captivates visitors, but the island’s draw is different: visitors are lured by its dramatic coastline, crystalline waters, and personalized boat tours. One company in … Read more

United MileagePlus, The Peninsula Chicago and FXExpress Publications, Inc. hosted an intimate gathering for United Airlines’ top-tier customers, the Premier 1Ks, on the hotel’s elegant rooftop Z Bar. The event celebrated United MileagePlus’s multiple 2022 honors from FXExpress’s family of brands, including Global Traveler, Trazee Travel and Wherever Family. Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO … Read more

Two European countries have just expanded their lists of UNESCO World Heritage sites with newly inscribed locations: five Viking-age ring fortresses in Denmark and the historic Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Friesland, the Netherlands. © Stichting Werelderfgoed The Netherlands now counts its 12th UNESCO World Heritage site: the Eise-Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker. First nominated in 2003, … Read more

The Global Business Travel Association has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Department’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the use of mobile wireless devices for voice calls on aircraft. Representing feedback from its members, GBTA urges the DOT to prohibit in‑flight cell phone voice calls. In its filing, the association … Read more

With one of Europe’s most modern fleets and complimentary onboard WiFi, Norwegian Airlines continues to expand its popularity and route network. Recent additions to its schedule include several new transatlantic and intercontinental services: San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) now connected to London Gatwick (LGW), Copenhagen (CPH), Oslo (OSL), and Stockholm (ARN) St. Croix (STX) now … Read more

London’s Tate Modern Project is progressing steadily, with a new building rising to the south of the original Bankside Power Station structure. The expansion will provide additional gallery space, integrated exhibition areas and generous social zones to accommodate the museum’s more than five million annual visitors. It will also create room to display the Tate’s … Read more

airBaltic passengers traveling between New York (JFK) and Riga (RIX) now have smoother connections to airports across the Baltic region after the Latvian airline expanded its codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways. “This summer, airBaltic has enhanced its schedule and services from airports around the Baltic Sea by adding new routes and strengthening existing partnerships,” said … Read more

Norwegian was the first European airline to provide complimentary WiFi across all European routes, and this month the carrier marks the fifth anniversary of that service. Since introducing free in-flight internet, more than 19 million passengers have connected, and Norwegian recently reviewed passenger behavior to understand how travelers use WiFi while flying. The analysis revealed … Read more

As a native of the Philadelphia region, I know the drive in and out of the City of Brotherly Love well. While the skyline constantly evolves, my favorite views remain along Boathouse Row with the Philadelphia Museum of Art rising in the background and the flag-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway stretching beyond. The Fairmount neighborhood, home … Read more

A lot has changed in Winter Park, Fla., since 20th-century presidents Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland visited (not together) and land went for roughly $2 an acre. In those days the Seminole Hotel, with its gaslights and steam heat, set a new standard for luxury. Today, the new Alfond Inn continues the city’s long … Read more