Missing a flight is every traveler’s nightmare, and some airlines are making the experience even more costly. Starting this fall, Korean Air will begin charging a no-show fee for passengers who fail to board their booked flights. The fee will depend on the route length: short-haul trips to nearby destinations such as China or Japan … Read more

Expedia is expanding its reach. The travel company recently announced an agreement to acquire HomeAway, a major player in the vacation rental market that enables travelers to search for and book private vacation properties worldwide. HomeAway’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner), VacationRentals.com and the Australian site Stayz, among others. … Read more

Overlooking Park Avenue and a short walk from Fifth Avenue and Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the Loews Regency New York offers sophisticated, timeless accommodations in a prime location. The recently refreshed hotel features 379 guestrooms and suites that blend Art Deco-inspired accents with modern comforts, from distinctive lighting fixtures to the subtle … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: Arriving directly from the airport, my colleague and I had no trouble locating the brightly lit and easily visible Fairmont Dallas. We pulled up to the main entrance, and a valet took our rental car within minutes. At the check-in desk two attendants handled our registration together. It took about five minutes total, and … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: My arrival at Beaver Creek was memorable — after flying into Vail/Eagle Airport I transferred by private helicopter to the resort. From the helipad at the base of the mountain I was driven in a sleek black SUV to The Osprey’s understated entrance. The lobby is compact, with the concierge desk to the right … Read more

If you have a long layover at Miami International Airport, make your way to the South Terminal to see the newest addition to the airport’s Fine Arts and Cultural Affairs Program. WAYPOINT, a 110-inch video wall, presents short films and video art that include documentary-style profiles of the artists behind the work. Co-developed by contemporary … Read more

Marriott’s recent partnership with Starwood Hotels has prompted updates to two Starwood brands: Aloft and Element Hotels. At Aloft properties, the brand’s culinary approach will be refreshed to emphasize fresher, healthier and more locally sourced ingredients. Menus will spotlight lighter options and regional flavors, and guests will be able to place orders at touch-screen kiosks. … Read more

With the opening of the Freedom Tower at One World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan, the surrounding neighborhood has seen a significant upgrade. A new Four Seasons Hotel & Resort has joined other prominent retail and hospitality brands in the area, occupying an 82-story property just a block from One World Trade Center. This location … Read more

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the culinary experts joining its 2024 Epicurean Expeditions. On the line’s intimate expedition yachts, guests will experience a curated culinary journey led by renowned chefs and sommeliers. Highlights will include the Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7Aft Grill, the Yachtsman Cookoff challenge, guided wine tastings and live culinary demonstrations. Chef … Read more

© ANDREUSK | DREAMSTIME.COM The photograph above captures a brief moment from May 2017, offering a glimpse into a scene that blends everyday life with subtle atmosphere. The image’s composition, lighting and subject invite the viewer to consider context beyond the frame: time, place and the small narrative implied by posture, shadow and background detail. … Read more