Northern California’s redwoods — among the oldest and tallest trees on Earth — are preserved across a network of state and national parks that are co-managed and easily reached for day hikes and weekend camping. These protected areas conserve inland forests with rich, multi-layered ecosystems, open prairies where elk graze, and coastal stretches where rocky … Read more

Alaska Airlines, which acquired Virgin America, officially retired the Virgin America brand on April 25. As a result, travelers who formerly flew under the Virgin America name must now use Alaska Airlines’ website for check-in, flight information and reservations, and must rely on Alaska’s mobile app and call center for customer service. At the 29 … Read more

On Monday, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain announced they were severing diplomatic relations with Qatar and closing air, sea and land access, a move that has significantly disrupted travel across the Gulf. The reasons behind the diplomatic break are still being investigated. Media reports indicate that a hacked news item, allegedly … Read more

South African Airways Vacations presents its 2016 Collection brochure featuring new air-inclusive vacation specials to South and East Africa along with the company’s most popular tour programs. All SAA Vacations itineraries include round-trip air transportation on South African Airways from more than 100 U.S. cities, plus hotel accommodations, airport transfers, sightseeing, and—on select packages—a safari … Read more

Scotland is offering fresh ways to connect with its Gaelic heritage, dramatic landscapes and welcoming communities this year through a range of new openings and experiences. Inverness Castle Experience The Inverness Castle Experience has reinvented the city’s iconic castle as a dynamic cultural destination. Once home to courts and a prison, the castle has been … Read more

Tel Aviv’s iconic Carlton hotel enhances summer with the opening of Esperanto Beachside Bar, where drinks come with sweeping views of the city’s beachfront promenade. Set on a wooden deck overlooking the sea, Esperanto offers contemporary music alongside a menu of inventive cocktails and light plates designed for relaxed, sunny days by the water. The … Read more

At any time of year you’ll find tango in Buenos Aires, but for two weeks each August this sensuous, seductive dance becomes the city’s obsession. Its evocative rhythms fill the air and spill into the streets. The annual Tango Buenos Aires Festival runs this year from Aug. 12–25, when hundreds of thousands of dancers and … Read more

SAS has introduced several notable enhancements to its EuroBonus rewards program, enabling members to share points and qualify for lifetime Gold status. One of the key changes is the launch of Point Sharing, a free feature that lets members pool EuroBonus points with family or friends. A member who creates a Point Sharing account can … Read more

Tesla Motors Inc. has opened its first rapid-charging station in South Korea, the initial installation of a planned 14 Superchargers scheduled for this year. The inaugural Supercharger is located at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. Tesla says a Model S 90D can gain about 168 miles (270 km) of range from a 30-minute charge. The … Read more

As Turkey welcomes a record 35 million visitors annually, the country—now the world’s sixth most popular tourist destination—is experiencing a surge of new boutique and luxury hotel openings across key destinations. Recent and upcoming hotel developments include: The St. Regis is scheduled to open this summer in the fashionable Nişantaşı neighborhood on Istanbul’s European side. … Read more