Have a yen for Japanese cuisine? Satisfy your appetite and pick up culinary insights with Nishiki Market: The Heart of Kyoto Cuisine. Offered by Context Travel, this walking tour provides an immersive, hands-on introduction to traditional Kyoto cooking. In December 2013, UNESCO added traditional Japanese food, known as washoku, to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, … Read more

Step back in time and explore the scenic hills surrounding Ogden, Utah, with a special offer that provides access to three nearby ski resorts for $139. Ogden is a small city that has preserved much of its historic architecture and local character while offering modern amenities. Visitors can enjoy a charming downtown atmosphere and use … Read more

Next year Tauck introduces a number of outstanding new itineraries and expands several of its Exotics programs across Japan, northern India, Nepal, Tanzania and Costa Rica. Among the 29 new guided tours and cruises is a 10-day Magic of Morocco itinerary (from $5,490 per person, land only). The journey begins with an overnight in Rabat … Read more

It is difficult to comprehend the events of Sept. 11, 2001, even after more than a decade. Travelers expecting a routine business or leisure trip to New York City or elsewhere found themselves stranded when all U.S. air traffic was grounded and inbound international flights were diverted. That disruption was only a small part of … Read more

If you usually rely on a travel agent to book vacations, it may be time to explore other options. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook indicate that travel agent positions are declining even as other parts of the travel industry expand. The handbook projects that “employment of travel agents is … Read more

You may want to pack a disinfectant wipe the next time you fly. A recent study examining cabin surfaces found that some of the dirtiest areas on commercial aircraft are the headrests and seat pockets. The research sampled more than 100 sites across 18 flights operated by three major Canadian carriers—Air Canada, WestJet and Porter—and … Read more

Lilly’s Club, located inside the Fairmont Monte Carlo, returns for its third edition to coincide with the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monte Carlo nightclub residency runs from May 23–26 and brings an elevated nightlife program to the heart of the race weekend. © Lilly’s Club The club’s program mixes international talent and curated luxury services. … Read more

Stepping into the lobby of the TWA Hotel is like stepping back into the golden age of air travel. Housed in the beautifully restored Trans World Airlines Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1962, the property blends midcentury-modern architecture with contemporary comforts. Two modern wings add more than 500 guestrooms that face the airport … Read more

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos has announced plans to introduce Hard Rock Hotel Goa, its first property in India. Slated to open in March 2015, the new venue will be a rebranding and transformation of the existing North 16 GOA Resort into a Hard Rock boutique hotel. The 135-room property will showcase signature Hard Rock … Read more

Significant schedule changes are coming for flights serving the busy Bay Area airports, including San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC). Starting in 2019, several major carriers will reduce service on some existing routes while others introduce new transcontinental connections to and from these hubs. On Aug. 25, Alaska Airlines’ regional operator, Horizon … Read more