Cathay Pacific Airways will begin a new four-times-weekly nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport and Hong Kong (HKG) starting May 1, 2015. Pending government approval, this route will establish the first direct link between New England and Hong Kong and represents Cathay Pacific’s sixth gateway in the United States and eighth in North America. … Read more

SkyTeam has opened a new lounge at Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport (IST). The lounge is available to Elite Plus members and first- and business-class passengers departing on any of the 10 SkyTeam airlines that serve Istanbul. The Istanbul lounge represents a significant step in SkyTeam’s airport-focused SkyPort initiative. SkyPort is designed to enhance cooperation among … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: After a long journey from New York to Dubai via Saudi Arabia, we were relieved to arrive at the Kempinski Hotel, conveniently connected to the Mall of the Emirates and its Ski Dubai attraction. Some chalet rooms even offer direct views of this indoor snow experience. The grand lobby features a soaring multistory ceiling … Read more

Have 141 days to spare and want to see as many destinations as possible? A new around-the-world cruise offers an efficient, comfortable way to visit an extraordinary number of places in one continuous journey. Over four and a half months, the ship will traverse oceans and seas, calling on 35 countries and delivering a broad … Read more

As I relax in a lounge chair outside The Venetian Resort in Turks & Caicos, toes buried in powdery white sand, it’s easy to understand why Grace Bay is often celebrated. After 25 years of beach travel across five continents, this stretch of shore stands out. Grace Bay checks every essential box: clear, bright-blue Caribbean … Read more

According to TripAdvisor’s 2013 Pets Survey, 53 percent of pet owners travel with their animals, and for 29 percent the primary worry is that their pet will become stressed while away from home. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit addresses those concerns with a dedicated pet VIP program. This AAA Five Diamond all-inclusive resort offers comfortable pet … Read more

According to Greek legend, Poseidon, god of the sea, transformed the Cyclades’ nymphs into islands — a poetic origin for an exceptionally scenic cruising destination. Travelers can explore this tranquil, sun-drenched archipelago aboard the handcrafted Aegean Clipper, a traditional 12-cabin sailing gulet offered by Peter Sommer Travels. The small-group cruise, limited to 18 guests, blends … Read more

City residents who have chosen not to own a personal car will soon have an elegant, convenient alternative for getting around. Book by Cadillac is a new subscription-style car rental service that lets licensed drivers rent Cadillac vehicles on a month-to-month basis. To get started, users download the app, provide basic information such as a … Read more

Alaska Airlines has expanded its Wine Flies Free program, allowing Mileage Plan members traveling from selected airports to check one case of wine (12 bottles) free of charge. “Wine and food are major reasons people choose their travel destinations,” said Natalie Bowman, managing director of marketing and advertising for Alaska Airlines. “Our Wine Flies Free … Read more

You’re flying into Shannon or Dublin for your Ireland vacation and see green fields stretching to the horizon, divided by dark hedgerows and stone walls that turn the countryside into a patchwork quilt. Across Ireland, many fields and expanses are defined by dry stone walls, an ancient building method now recognized by UNESCO as an … Read more