Beginning this fall, Expedia will, for the first time, offer rail bookings to customers in the United Kingdom. Supported by the Association of Operating Companies and the Rail Delivery Group, the new rail offerings will be available on Expedia.co.uk. This move marks the first time a global, full-service online travel agency has added a rail … Read more

Viking Cruises announced an expansion of its Egypt cruising program for 2020, adding a new ship designed specifically for the Nile. The new vessel, Viking Osiris, draws stylistic inspiration from Viking longships and is currently under construction with features tailored to river cruising on the Nile. The announcement also introduced enhanced pre-cruise experiences beginning next … Read more

Virgin Galactic has taken another step toward commercial space tourism with a successful test flight that included its first non-pilot passenger. On its second test mission last month, the spacecraft Unity flew with two pilots and astronaut trainer Beth Moses aboard. The flight, occurring just two months after Unity’s initial test, reached roughly three times … Read more

Omaha benefits greatly from being the longtime home of Warren Buffett, and perhaps even more from the many early Berkshire Hathaway investors—friends and family of Buffett who became multimillionaires—who continue to live in and support the city. These investors, along with other local philanthropists and corporations, have made substantial donations to cultural and educational institutions … Read more

The newly opened Alpina Gstaad, nestled in the Swiss Alps, combines an exceptional location with refined luxury. The property offers 56 rooms and suites designed to be a comfortable base for guests seeking restorative stays focused on mental and physical well-being. On-site amenities include an apiary managed by Parisian urban beekeeper Audric de Campeau; by … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: I stayed in Fort Lauderdale during the Cruise World Convention at the Broward Convention Center, where industry leaders gather to present new destinations, itineraries, ship enhancements and other trends in cruising. My accommodations were at Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, a distinctive stairstep-style property on A1A and less than 10 … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: In December I traveled to California to attend Global Traveler’s 13th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards gala, held at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Having visited Beverly Hills only once before and hearing excellent things about the hotel, I was eager for my first overnight stay and to experience the property firsthand. The hotel … Read more

Beginning in March, ANA will introduce new travel classes and upgraded in-flight services on flights to Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK) and Jakarta (CGK), including the addition of premium economy. On the same routes, the airline will expand its in-flight dining options, featuring a specially curated menu by “The Connoisseurs” served individually, course by course. ANA … Read more

This fall, White Elephant Resorts, known for its iconic properties in Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach, Florida, expands to the American West with White Elephant Aspen. Located in the heart of downtown Aspen, the new resort features 54 guestrooms and suites styled with a refined Victorian-inspired aesthetic. © White Elephant Aspen Guestrooms and suites are … Read more

If you travel in economy class, you probably don’t expect many complimentary extras. Recently, however, Delta Air Lines surprised passengers by piloting free meals on certain transcontinental flights. On a recent flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK), coach travelers were offered complimentary meal choices. Passengers could select between a smoked turkey sandwich … Read more