Chances are you haven’t needed to consider quantum mechanics, alternative rock, your neighborhood and hidden treasure all at once—unless you live near a physics lab on a tropical island full of music fans, or you’ve tried geocaching. The many-worlds interpretation, introduced in the 1950s by American physicist Hugh Everett III (father of Mark “E” Everett, … Read more

CRUISE SHIPS OFFER A WORLD of onboard entertainment, from live performances to gaming and friendly competitions, but much of the appeal of cruising comes from exploring new destinations ashore. While it’s always possible to disembark and explore independently, booking a ship-sponsored shore excursion or choosing an independent tour operator is often the easiest, most efficient … Read more

Today’s cruise passengers expect more from a day ashore than a simple bus tour. Like other travelers, they seek meaningful experiences that let them step into another culture and explore its cuisine, history and natural environment. In response, cruise lines are offering more distinctive shore excursions led by local experts that invite visitors to engage … Read more

On the Ground: I spent a few days in Honolulu on business and, like many travelers, extended my trip for some R&R on the neighboring islands. This time I was heading to Maui for the first time. Honolulu Airport—HNL—the main gateway to the islands, sits roughly 20 minutes from downtown Waikiki. Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland connections … Read more

The competition between United Airlines and American Airlines is intensifying as both carriers expand service at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. American Airlines recently announced a series of new non-stop routes from O’Hare, including service to Appleton, Wisconsin (ATW); Birmingham, Alabama (BHM); Boise, Idaho (BOI); Colorado Springs, Colorado (COS); Greensboro, North Carolina (GSO); Greenville, South Carolina … Read more

Norwegian Rewards has launched an e-shop in the United Kingdom that allows members to earn Cashpoints when shopping online with nearly 1,000 UK retailers. The new online shop operates much like other airline reward stores, letting members collect Cashpoints that can be redeemed for Norwegian flights or ancillary services such as checked baggage. Participating retailers … Read more

United Airlines is launching its largest international expansion ever from its San Francisco International Airport hub. The Chicago-based carrier will introduce several new non-stop routes, including year-round service to Toronto (YYZ) and Melbourne (MEL), Australia, along with seasonal flights to New Delhi (DEL), India, beginning this year. In addition to those routes, United will add … Read more

At FXExpress Publications, Inc., we’re eager to #ComeBacktoTravel and to see the travel industry and communities #ComeBacktoGT. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share photos of destinations that inspire us. Join us on a visual tour of Sedona’s most striking landscapes and cultural highlights. Red Rock Crossing on Oak Creek sits beside Cathedral Rock, a sandstone … Read more

A new survey by wealth research firm New World Wealth identified the hotels most favored by millionaires. Topping the list was the Bellagio in Las Vegas, which the firm named the No. 1 hotel in the world among affluent travelers. Andrew Amoils, head of research at New World Wealth, told CNBC that the Bellagio’s popularity … Read more

I’m out of breath, weaving through the crowds as gracefully as speed allows, trying not to twist an ankle on the cobbled Prague streets. My husband James is close behind; just ahead I spot the arm of our guide, Milos Cuřik, waving above a group of tourists in matching hats. He shouts something—perhaps “I’m over … Read more