Spring has arrived in Southwest Germany, and a garden-focused tour is one of the best ways to celebrate the season. The Schlosscard Plus (Castle Card Plus) grants access to 24 historic sites and four special Year of the Garden events. Priced at about $40, the card can be purchased at participating gardens, palaces and monasteries. … Read more

This year promises to be a landmark one for Buffalo, New York, as the city prepares to unveil a number of major new attractions and openings. From waterfront improvements and cultural institutions to a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills, 2026 will bring significant developments that enhance the city’s tourism, culture and public spaces. New … Read more

Over the centuries, Georgia, situated south of Russia and north of Türkiye and Armenia, was contested by many powers before becoming part of the Russian Empire in the 19th century. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia regained its independence in 1991. In the past decade the country has seen a significant rise in … Read more

Explore Mexico’s spiritual and cultural heritage with Sacred Tours of Mexico, led by recognized experts Anne Key, Ph.D., and María Verónica Iglesias, M.A. Dr. Key, an author and adjunct faculty in Women’s Studies, English, and Religious Studies in New Mexico and California, and María Verónica Iglesias, a specialist in Mesoamerican Studies from the National Autonomous … Read more

A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight carried a firearm from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Tokyo Narita International Airport on Jan. 3, the Transportation Security Administration reported. The incident happened roughly two weeks into the federal government shutdown, but the TSA said the security lapse was not related to the shutdown. About 51,000 … Read more

Experience the best of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and enter for a chance to win round-trip tickets to Amsterdam (AMS) at the airline’s first-ever Pop Up Shop in downtown Manhattan. Visit the Open House Gallery at 201 Mulberry St. from June 25 through June 27. The Pop Up Shop opens daily at 11 a.m. and … Read more

Thailand is positioning itself as a top golf tourism destination, challenging long-time leader Spain. Mark Siegel, principal of Golfasian, reports that golf-related arrivals to the country rose to an estimated 750,000 in 2012 — a 50 percent increase over three years. “The past year and the high season now ending have been quite amazing,” Siegel … Read more

Etihad Airways has updated its baggage policy to align with the carrier’s new Fare Choices pricing structure. Effective Sept. 14, the revisions aim to better meet individual traveler needs while simplifying how customers understand and pay for baggage. “In line with industry best practice, we are moving to a fair and transparent baggage concept,” said … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: After missing the entrance once and circling the block, I pulled into the Shore Hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, directly across from the pier and the ocean. The valet promptly took my rental car and helped with luggage. The lobby is bright and open, with floor-to-ceiling windows, white floors and furniture, and … Read more

Keep the holiday spirit alive after Christmas and New Year’s. These seven January festivals around the world bring warmth and celebration to the colder months, offering music, visual spectacle and community gatherings that brighten winter days. © Coral Coolahan | Dreamstime.com The Harbin Ice Festival runs from December through late February. Held in Harbin, China, … Read more