11 Reasons to Stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Aloha! The first hotel I ever stayed at in Hawaii was the Hilton Hawaiian Village. I was there for my first job out of college (an Admissions Officer for what… Johnny Jet , May 13, 2014
7 steps to a wonderful weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Imagine quaint cottages, topped with the terracotta roof tiles as in Europe, lined with lush lawns, pristine landscaping, and towering palm trees. And all of this is set to a… Jen Melo , May 2, 2014
Planewear Shopping at Seattle Airport Traveling through Sea-Tac Airport in Seattle? If so, check out my friend’s new Planewear store, located in Sea-Tac’s Concourse C. They sell all kinds of fun, nostalgic plane-wear including their own… Johnny Jet , May 1, 2014
April 19-27, 2014 is National Park Week Most people know that today is Earth Day, but did you know that this week—April 19-27, 2014—is National Park Week? Well it is, and that means seven more days (it’s… Ian Livingston , April 22, 2014
A guide to keeping satiated in Durham, NC Durham—there’s more to this southern city than Tobacco Road and the fiercest rivalry in the Athletic Coast Conference. While Duke University and the neighboring University of North Carolina at Chapel… Juliet Pennington , April 22, 2014
Travel Tip of the Day: Avoid Newark Airport This Summer (If You Can) Avoid Newark Airport This Summer (If You Can) If you’ll be traveling this summer, I’d suggest avoiding Newark Liberty International Airport if you can as they’ll be closing their Air… Johnny Jet , April 16, 2014
A Modern Twist on Napa When Napa comes into conversation, hyper-modern isn’t usually an automatic response. Rolling vineyards, cozy bed-and-breakfast inns and intimate wine tastings are the typical images that come to mind first. The… Cynthia Cunniff , April 4, 2014
10 Great Reasons to Stay at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills “Now I’m going to pour tequila on your belly.” This was the last thing I expected to hear while getting a massage in Los Angeles at the Four Seasons Los… Johnny Jet , March 25, 2014
The ’96 Hour Sale’ on big-time skiing (and Jamaica) vacations—now with 48 hours to go The weather may be warming, but fortunately ski season is still in full swing out west, where the snow continues to fall generously on its famously world-class terrain. Even more… Ian Livingston , March 20, 2014
12 Reasons to Stay at The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa The Moana Surfrider will always be a special hotel to me since I used to stay there back in the late 1990s when I first started to travel to Hawaii…. Johnny Jet , March 18, 2014
9 Things to Love About The Royal Hawaiian Yesterday, I featured the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa and today I’m here to tell you about its sister Starwood property, the Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort. These… Johnny Jet , March 18, 2014
10 Reasons to Fly Hawaiian Airlines to Hawaii I’ve been lucky enough to visit Hawaii close to 20 times and I’ve flown all the major carriers to and from the mainland—including American, Delta, and United. When I flew… Johnny Jet , March 12, 2014
Travel Video of the Week: Drone Footage of Dolphins and Whales Here’s an incredible video shot off the coast of Southern California using—get this—a drone! Captain Dave Anderson, the man behind Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari, recently posted this… Johnny Jet , March 9, 2014
Smugglers’ Notch: Vermont’s high-octane, family-friendly activity campus Smugglers’ Notch (Smuggs) is a legendary ski resort in Northern Vermont. This self-contained walkable mountain village is continuously rated one of the top ski areas in the US—and when you… Bruce Northam , March 4, 2014
Swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida A tiny town on the Gulf coast of Florida is the only U.S. destination where you can legally swim with manatees in the wild. That is why I was at the Plantation… Kim Button , February 27, 2014
