Top Travel Credit Cards for Frequent Flyers and Travelers

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Whether you aim to accumulate millions of frequent-flyer miles or simply want a dependable credit card with solid travel perks, there’s a card to match your needs. Beyond miles, travel cards can offer airport lounge access, companion tickets, upgrades, free checked bags, no foreign transaction fees and priority boarding. With so many choices, narrowing down … Read more

Hyatt Centric Arrives in Mexico: First Properties and Opening Dates

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Hyatt has introduced its Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand to Mexico with the opening of Hyatt Centric Campestre León. The 140-room hotel is situated in the city’s business and commerce district and lies roughly a one-hour flight from Mexico City, making it an appealing option for both corporate travelers and visitors to the region. Guest rooms … Read more

Denver Airport’s Coloradotude Photo Tribute to Local Culture

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Denver International Airport presents its latest art installation, Coloradotude, by local photographer Maeve Eichelberger. Located in the Terminal Gallery (Level 5 West in Jeppesen Terminal), the show runs through April and is timed to coincide with Month of Photography Denver. The collection features photographs printed on panels of varying sizes and shapes of Plexiglas, producing … Read more

Exploring Shanghai’s Historic Shikumen Neighborhoods: East Meets West

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In Shanghai’s rush to modernize, city leaders long overlooked the cultural and historical value of the city’s original longtangs or lilongs: compact neighborhoods of low-rise wooden houses connected by narrow alleys with a single gate opening on to a central courtyard. Some of these lilongs date back centuries, while others were built in the mid-1800s … Read more

Say Bonjour to Bordeaux: A Local’s Guide to Wine, Food & Sights

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Based at the elegant Château Coulon Laurensac in Latresne, just outside Bordeaux, the Bordeaux Wine Experience focuses on an authentic local immersion. Guests stay and dine at the refined château and enjoy privileged access to the region’s top classified growths, VIP receptions, and meals at Michelin-rated restaurants. Group sizes are intentionally small to preserve an … Read more

Viceroy Chicago Launches House Music Masterclass Celebrating City Sounds

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Chicago’s electronic music legacy takes center stage at the Viceroy Chicago. The luxury hotel has partnered with The Vintage House Show — a radio program, podcast and collective of music historians — to present House Masterclass, an immersive program that explores the origins and evolution of Chicago house music through guided tours, private studio sessions … Read more

Malaysia Airlines Adds Kochi & Restores Flights to Darwin and Dubai

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Malaysia Airlines has announced expanded services, introducing a new daily route between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kochi, India (COK), and restoring regular flights to Dubai (DXB) and Darwin, Australia (DRW). The carrier plans to begin daily flights to Kochi on September 1 and will resume service to Darwin, operating five weekly flights from November 1. … Read more

Stay at Hotel ELEO Near UF for Lubee Bat Festival Weekend

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As autumn arrives and Halloween draws near, it’s the perfect time to celebrate all things batty. Throughout October, Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida in Gainesville is offering two-night “Going Batty” getaways that pair comfortable accommodations with festival fun. Packages include lodging, two complimentary brews and two tickets to the 18th annual Lubee Bat … Read more

Global Gala: A World Celebration of Culture and Cuisine

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Award winners representing travel-industry leaders from around the world gathered to accept recognition at the 11th annual Global Traveler GT Tested Reader Survey awards held in Beverly Hills. For the fourth year running, the Peninsula Beverly Hills—voted Best Individual Hotel in the United States in this year’s survey—served as the elegant setting for the gala. … Read more

Helsinki: How Design Shapes the City’s Culture and Life

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When Lee Ehnqvist lets her three children taste her handcrafted cupcakes, she isn’t simply indulging them. As a baker at Mormor, a boutique cupcake shop in downtown Helsinki, Ehnqvist watches their expressions to judge both the flavor and the colorful decoration. The cup‑and‑icing details matter as much as the taste, reflecting a broader Finnish attention … Read more