As of last week, travelers can now purchase tickets for Hawaiian Airlines’ new route between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Service begins Dec. 20 and will operate three times weekly. This new nonstop connection complements Hawaiian’s existing Honolulu (HNL)–Haneda service and expands options for visitors traveling between Japan and the Island … Read more

JSX, the five-star hop-on jet service, will resume its seasonal summer flights to Taos (TSM) beginning June 28, with departures from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan/Denver-Boulder (BJC). © JSX JSX operates the only public charter service to Taos Regional Airport, offering a streamlined travel experience. Passengers benefit from advance security screening and … Read more

Southwest Airlines has announced a milestone route as it adds Cuba to its network for its 100th destination. The carrier will begin service to three Cuban cities: Havana (HAV), Varadero (VRA) and Santa Clara (SNU). Gary Kelly, chairman, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines, highlighted the value proposition for travelers, noting that customers can now … Read more

A 19th-century architectural landmark on Nice’s iconic Promenade des Anglais, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel now offers a new immersive World of Silence freediving experience led by Arthur Guérin-Boëri, a celebrated French freediver, five-time world champion and world record holder. The program — featured as a half-day lesson — invites visitors to discover the French Riviera … Read more

Green’s Grant, New Hampshire, is now home to a boutique hotel that blends New England tradition with contemporary sustainability practices. The Glen House offers 68 guest rooms at the base of Mount Washington in the White Mountains. From its operations to its design choices, the hotel emphasizes energy self-sufficiency and aims to achieve as close … Read more

Tokyo’s Narita International Airport has been ranked the top airport for dining in a study of 15 major international airports conducted by RewardExpert. The airport stood out for offering high-quality Japanese cuisine at affordable prices, making it a favorite among travelers seeking satisfying meals without overspending. Narita earned an overall score of 4.77 out of … Read more

Attending a wedding in Cape Town, South Africa, the other guests and I explored the city’s many attractions. Several people in our group also used the trip to meet clients and business partners they had not seen in person before. © RON BERNTHAL The groom is from the Johannesburg region, roughly a two-hour flight from … Read more

Perfectly situated on the historic Opernplatz in Frankfurt, Germany, the Sofitel Frankfurt Opera sits beside the tree-lined Liesel-Christ-Anlage park. The hotel’s central location makes it an excellent base for exploring Frankfurt—often nicknamed “Mainhattan” for its skyline and importance as a European financial center—while also offering easy access to the city’s cultural attractions and upscale shopping. … Read more

Mexico City’s existence feels improbable and almost illogical, yet that contradiction is part of its charm. It began as a cluster of fishing and farming settlements amid inland lakes and channels. Over time the largest island became the heart of the Aztec Empire. When the Spanish arrived in 1519, appearing godlike on horseback, they set … Read more

We cut the engine as we approached an islet that seemed to float above aquamarine water so clear I could make out the reef 30 feet below. With our scuba gear on, my dive guide and I slipped into that sunlit world and glided through a gallery of brilliant corals, neon sponges and an endless … Read more