United updates international economy meals and beverages United has announced it will be revamping its international economy food and beverage service. Beginning on June 1, customers in economy class will receive a complimentary three-course meal, complimentary beer and wine,… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 16, 2015
New York Travel Festival—this weekend (April 18-19)! In New York this weekend? Don’t miss the biggest and best New York Travel Festival yet! NYTF is an annual event joining travel professionals, trans-industry innovators (like Google), national tourist boards, and thousands of consumers—that’s everyone else—interested… Ian Livingston , April 15, 2015
Adventures by Disney launching family river cruises in Europe Adventures by Disney today announced itineraries for its first-ever river cruise, which is set to sail in Europe in the summer and winter of 2016. Sailing with AmaWaterways, Adventures by Disney… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 14, 2015
British Airways introduces zen experience at 40,000 feet Here’s a great new way to find zen at 40,000 feet, courtesy of British Airways. Today the airline introduces its Mindfulness for Travel series, which features videos that BA passengers can use… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 14, 2015
VIP Tour of Dallas Cowboys Stadium Located 17 miles east of downtown Fort Worth and right next door to Globe Life Park (home of the Texas Rangers), is the dazzling $1.2 billion AT&T Stadium (1 AT&T… Johnny Jet , April 13, 2015
Purchasing Travel Insurance: 5 Tips From a Pro International travel up was up 9.4% last year according to the National Travel & Tourism Office. With the likelihood of an increase this year, here are some tips for those new… Johnny Jet , April 13, 2015
Boutique Yacht La Perla Cruises Dalmatian Coast and Croatia There’s a new yacht going to the Dalmatian coast and Croatia. Vantage Deluxe World Travel announced a new boutique yacht to their fleet, La Perla, as a new luxury option for discerning travelers… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 13, 2015
SAS using Google Street View to offer visual tours of planes SAS claims to be the first airline in Europe to offer a virtual tour onboard a long-haul aircraft. “We are constantly striving to create new and innovative digital solutions for… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 8, 2015
10 things to do in historic Koblenz, Germany Historic Koblenz, Germany is a treasure for the historian, the wine connoisseur and the nature lover. Koblenz lies where the west flowing Mosel River meets the Rhine River, which flows north. It’s surrounded… Georgie Jet , March 31, 2015
Travel Tip: Don’t Forget Cruise Travel Insurance A national survey of travelers by Norartis Consumer Health found that 63 percent reported that they or a travel companion, including cruise passengers, have become sick while on vacation. I’ve noticed travelers tend… Johnny Jet , March 20, 2015
Get 1,000 HHonors points for changing your account password Some travel deals are better than others—and if you’re a Hilton HHonors member, you can’t beat this one. Take five minutes (maybe) out of your day to change your account… Ian Livingston , March 18, 2015
More than 3.141592653 ways to enjoy Pi Day From breakfast pie and lobster pie to pie-flavored beer and even a pi wedding, people are getting creative in their Pi Day celebrations and promotions for 3/14/15. Whether or not you… Caitlin Martin Marker , March 12, 2015
Travel Agency Says it is First to Book Cuba According to its blog, CheapAir has become the first travel agency to start booking US travel to Cuba since the Obama administration announced the first step in restoring diplomatic regulations with Cuba back in mid-December…. Caitlin Martin Marker , February 27, 2015
Highlights from The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center’s multi-million dollar renovation The 406-room Westin Washington, D.C. City Center (1400 M Street NW, Washington, DC; 202-429-1700) recently completed a $17 million renovation. The hotel made upgrades to its guest rooms, restaurant, lobby, and meeting facilities… Caitlin Martin Marker , February 26, 2015
Selfie Sticks Adored by Hotels Around the World While the selfie stick rage started last year as a hot global trend, now even hotels are jumping on the bandwagon. Yes, the obsession may prove we’re all a little vain,… Caitlin Martin Marker , February 24, 2015