Airports have often been tabbed as destinations in themselves but a new study shows that Airport layovers are now becoming a thing – a piece of the enjoyment travel is supposed to bring. Forget about queues, delayed flights and lost luggage, more than half (53%) of the frequent travelers polled in a study published last […]

The Disney Wonder will be going through a bit of a sea change this fall. The Disney Cruise Line vessel heads for dry dock from Sept. 9 to Oct. 23, 2016, in Cadiz, Spain. And when it returns to the seas it will be with a wave of new enhancements to debut on sailings starting […]

It doesn’t take much to live large in Los Angeles. Where you browse is much more important than what you buy. And where you dine, whether you are having a classic hamburger or Escargots de Bourgogne with a 2010 Chateaux Margaux, may make all the difference in eye candy delivered. For those heading to L.A. […]

Lake Tahoe: Tee off Where the Angles Breathe Lake Tahoe remains as entrancing as it was when Mark Twain visited and claimed it was oxygen for angels. Today, that spirit is easily accessed through Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe in North Lake Tahoe, which has just launched a summer program of cookouts, hikes, yoga and outdoor events […]

  The Priceline Group (Booking.com, priceline.com, KAYAK, agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable), released the findings of its Intersection of Technology and Consumer Experiences survey. Aimed at discovering how technology is altering attitudes surrounding travel and dining, the survey revealed Americans’ desire for technology to transform how they experience the world. When asked how people would want to see […]

Summer would not be summer without a beach and Southern California has them – from San Diego to Malibu. The surf’s up and the days are long when the sun sets upon those Pacific waves. At this time of year, data shows that interest in summer destinations rises as people start dreaming of a “fun […]

Thoughts of Spain may whip up whirlwind images of Jet-Set lifestyles, heady spy thriller backdrops along precipitous cliffs leading to medieval strongholds, or the easy romance of a sun-drenched afternoon on the Costa del Sol. But not far from these fairytale moments is fantasy found: Finca Cortesin.     READ MORE …

Demand for travel to Europe remains strong, and AAA summer travel bookings show that Rome and London are at the top of many international travelers’ itineraries this summer. Americans are also flocking to warm-weather destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean, and increasingly traveling to Canada to take advantage of favorable exchange rates.

Summer is peak travel season and, while many may be tempted to book a summer vacation independently, experts agree there are multiple benefits to working with a travel agent. Seasoned travelers regularly use travel agents to access the best deals, promotions, advice and guarantees. In fact, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), seven out […]

Summertime fun is synonymous with hometown festivals and Motel 6, an iconic brand in local hotel stays, has a list of the oddest local happenings this summer that should not be missed as travelers drive through America’s notorious back roads.