Travelers today have more tools and strategies than ever to stack loyalty points and benefit from rewards across airlines, hotels, credit cards and other travel partners. As loyalty programs grow in value, their influence on travel choices is increasing: by 2025 the global market for tourism loyalty programs reached $30 billion, with forecasts suggesting continued … Read more

A trip along California’s Central Coast evokes memories of simple pleasures: running barefoot on sand, splashing in the surf, long drives along the shore and singing with the windows down. Imagine sipping wine in flip-flops across from Avila Beach Pier as its wooden planks stretch over jade and sapphire waters. Picture seagulls perched on weathered … Read more

There’s much to discover in Brazil, a country rich in archaeological wonders that reveal ancient human activity across its vast landscapes. In the central region, Lapa do Santo preserves a remarkable petroglyph carved into bedrock. Believed to be more than 10,000 years old, this carving ranks among the oldest known examples of rock art in … Read more

Heathrow Airport is calling on the United Kingdom to remove the air passenger duty (APD) on all domestic flights this autumn. Heathrow highlights that current APD rates leave U.K. domestic travellers paying roughly £225 million more per year in taxes than passengers on comparable routes elsewhere in Europe. As an alternative, the airport has put … Read more

DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its first property in the historic city of Krakow, Poland: DoubleTree by Hilton Krakow Hotel & Convention Center. Strategically situated near Krakow Arena and the Expo Krakow fairgrounds, the new hotel features 232 guestrooms, including 30 executive rooms with access to an executive lounge, 14 suites and the city’s largest … Read more

Private car pickups from the airport? Check. Butler service and nannies? Check. Restaurants overseen by celebrity chefs? Check. Secluded, elegant accommodations and upscale activities from scuba diving and skiing to golf and tennis? All available. Welcome to the world of 5-star all-inclusive resorts. “All-inclusives are a great value. You avoid sticker shock at checkout, and … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: The Hermitage Hotel is Tennessee’s only five-diamond, five-star property, and the sense of historic grandeur is evident the moment you arrive. Attentive doormen welcome guests at the curb and assist with luggage into the stately, well-lit lobby. The expansive seating areas create a warm, luxurious atmosphere. Check-in at the front desk is friendly and … Read more

This month, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa launched a set of new guest amenities and services designed to enhance stays for families, couples and leisure travelers. Families will appreciate the Funky Fish Ocean Camp, an award-winning ocean-adventure program for children and teens ages 4–17. Operating daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., … Read more

Explore Scotland aboard the new Borders Railway. Launched in September, the train is a moving work of art, with each carriage painted to celebrate Scottish landmarks and scenes—Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh and Midlothian vistas, and even friendly pandas from Edinburgh Zoo. Trips begin in Midlothian near the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, familiar to many from Dan Brown’s … Read more

For 15 years, the San Francisco Playhouse has welcomed theatergoers to its distinctive stage for award-winning performances. Housed on the second floor of the historic Kensington Park Hotel on Post Street at Union Square, the venue evokes a bygone era with palms, polished wood, and twinkling chandeliers. The 1925 Gothic building features hand-painted ceilings in … Read more