Arrival/Check-in: When our cab pulled up alongside a long, improbably clean white apartment-style building docked near the end of Barcelona’s busy port, a porter greeted us, unloaded our luggage and tagged each piece. Inside the terminal, registration was quick and efficient; within minutes we were boarding the Norwegian Gem to join 2,400 fellow passengers for … Read more

Airlines have adjusted their boarding procedures to reduce gate congestion and make the process smoother for frequent travelers and other passengers. Both Delta and United announced changes aimed at streamlining boarding and minimizing the familiar chaos that often surrounds flight departures. Last fall, United altered its boarding setup by reducing the number of physical lines … Read more

Chinese New Year paper lanterns © Aliaksandr Mazurkevich | Dreamstime.com Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the most important traditional holiday in China and for many communities across Asia and around the world. Celebrated at the turn of the lunar calendar, it marks a time of reunion, renewal … Read more

The ultimate in luxury travel often means reclining on a comfortable lounger, sipping a chilled cocktail, and enjoying the peace of a private stretch of beach at a first-class resort. These 14 secluded shorelines offer just that: attentive butlers, designer umbrellas, beach toys, calm waters and easy access—no packed cars, sandy towels or snack runs … Read more

Istanbul, Turkey, is rich with history and culture, and even a single day can be filled with unforgettable sights. Many of the city’s most important attractions are located close together, allowing you to experience a great deal without long transfers. Begin your day at Hagia Sophia, originally completed in 537 as a church, later converted … Read more

Creating a wellness-focused workplace is more than a trend—it’s a proven strategy that benefits both employees and businesses. Workplace wellness programs have a long history: more than a century ago Johnson & Johnson provided New Jersey employees with an on-site health center, a fitness facility with a pool and a basketball court, and later launched … Read more

If you’re the type of traveler who carries hand sanitizer, frets about the passenger with a cold nearby, and wipes down the tray table, armrest and seat before settling in, read on. In the United States, airlines must establish their own cleaning protocols; other countries follow their own regulations, which can vary. Typically, carriers require … Read more

This Oct. 10 and 11, the Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival returns for its third season at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic. “We are thrilled to continue this tradition and bring together such an extraordinary group of chefs to share their passion for cuisine with our guests,” said … Read more

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has revealed plans to expand its terminal as the first phase of a larger redevelopment program. The project will increase the size of the security screening area, add new retail space and introduce a dedicated business centre to improve services for both leisure and corporate travellers. Airport CEO Gordon Dewar said this … Read more

Calorie-neutral wine and cheese? The reality is delightful: this fall you can indulge in bread, wine, olives and cheese to your heart’s content, then hop on your bicycle and pedal to the next farmers market or vineyard on the horizon. ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours brings that vision to life with routes that pair cycling with regional … Read more