Business Class Seat Upgrade: How to Bid at an Airline Seat Auction
A Business Class seat upgrade is no longer the expectation – even for those holding a slew of points and status. While holding elite status within an airline loyalty program has long been the go-to method to getting a business class seat upgrade on a flight, a much more democratic method allows the economy cabin crowd access […]
Canceled Cruise Stories: Does this Sound Familiar?
Canceled cruise stories are not rare these days and fill the air at many a dinner gathering. Take Carolynne James’s tale, for instance. A week before her Rhine river cruise last spring, she got some bad news: Uniworld had canceled her sailing and issued a future cruise credit. But James, a retired office administrator from […]
Sweden Holidays Boosted by New Flight Route
Sweden holidays may not be the usual mainstream fodder for traveling Americans. But new flights and new reasons to visit may change all that. For would-be travelers dreaming about a nature getaway or city stay — or even a trip into the fantastical settings seen in Game of Thrones, Sweden should consider as part of the 2023 travel […]
Danube Cruise Tops Line-Up for 2024 Disney River Cruise Itineraries
Adventures by Disney guests will experience European landscapes and cultures with sailings on the Rhine River, the Danube River and the Seine River. Each itinerary will offer Disney’s signature storytelling themes but with the complement of hassle-free travel. Headlining the 2024 lineup is a new Danube cruise: “Danube River Cruise: Magical Holidays.” Its departure marks […]
Hotel Staycations Trending as Post-Holiday Burnout Rises
Hotel staycations are not a new concept. And as airline chaos and frenetic travel glitches have come to define the travel experience of late, new research through Expedia shows many Americans are looking into planning a “nothing-cation,” a trip where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions. According to a survey of 4,000 U.S. travelers […]
New Hotels by Accor: Introducing Handwritten Collection
New hotels by Accor, a global hospitality group consisting of 5,300 properties, are getting boost from a new brand. Adding to its portfolio are a collection of new properties springing up as soon as this month under the moniker: Handwritten Collection. The new brand marks an assemblage of new and charming bespoke hotels that offer an intimate and […]
Caesars Entertainment Delivers on LV Strip Enhancements, Upgrades
By David Yeskel Caesars Entertainment, with nine casino-resorts in Las Vegas, must continually upgrade and enhance its hospitality offerings in order to stay relevant on the hyper-competitive Strip. And despite the pandemic, Caesars Entertainment powered on to deliver enhancements, upgrades and new dining outlets at its properties. Here’s the latest on what the country’s largest […]
Hilton’s New Value-Driven Brand: Spark by Hilton
Hilton has launched Spark by Hilton, the newest addition to its portfolio of world-class brands. Following extensive research, the introduction of Spark by Hilton fills an open space in the industry by creating a new premium economy lodging option to meet the needs of a new kind of guest seeking value, quality and consistency. The first Spark hotels are […]
Pet Transport Not a Problem if You Adopt Cute These Kittens
Pet transport on Frontier Airlines is a breeze, especially if you adopt a rescue kitten named Frontier. Frontier Airlines wants to give away three kittens along with some airline vouchers to get adoptive parents to and from the rescue facility – which happens to be in Las Vegas. The airline, as part of its “Plane […]
St. Bart: Book the Caribbean’s Priciest and Most Luxurious Stay
One of the world’s most luxurious resorts, Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf, is offering a top tier experience throuygh its most notable accommodation – Villa Diane. Perched on the hillside of the lavish St. Bart’s, Gustavia, Villa Diane features sweeping Caribbean Sea views, a timeless design and a spacious setting — perfect for groups (up to 10 people) to […]
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