British Country House Hotels, Without the Folderol

When booking a cruise to Greece, most travelers picture themselves walking along serene alleyways between white-washed buildings, having freshly caught meals at seaside tavernas, or sunbathing on a tranquil beach.

There's a brand-new iPhone on the block — and travelers may want to consider upgrading.  On Monday, Apple unveiled the suite of iPhone 16 phones, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which the company said are the fastest and smartest phones it's made to date. 

From fiery birch, elm and sugar maple in the Great Lakes to sunset-hued beech and oak in the southern Appalachians to glowing sumac and cottonwoods along the Mississippi, the forests of the Midwest flaunt some of the most vivid fall colors in the United States.

Villa Vie Residences' highly anticipated residential around-the-world cruise has been delayed yet again from its original May target date, it told waiting customers on Monday.

Cooler temperatures and shoulder season deals will have many travelers are flocking to the Caribbean for a sun-kissed vacation this fall.The islands offer not only warm weather and abundant sunshine but one-of-a-kind experiences, world-class hotels and resorts and spectacular nature in addition to vibrant culture. But before they go, travelers will want to read up on the latest U.S. State Department guidance.

If you’ve experienced enough of cosmopolitan Tokyo and need a change of pace from serene Kyoto, then you’ll need a list of the best things to do in Osaka, the spirited heart of the western Kansai region. Osaka is known as “the kitchen of Japan,” best known for signature Japanese delicacies like takoyaki, ball-shaped snacks often made with octopus meat; and okonomiyaki, savory pancakes made on teppan (Japanese metal grill plates). The city’s massive food scene features all types of dining spots, ranging from street vendors to Michelin-starred restaurants. Osaka is also an entertainment capital where you can meet Mario and Luigi at Super Nintendo World, part of Universal Studios Japan, or catch a baseball game at the Osaka Dome with over 36,000 fans from all over the world.

Package holidays are a cornerstone of British travel. They’ve been around for generations but really took flight in the 1960s when air travel to continental Europe and the Mediterranean became much more affordable. For many, Cornwall was replaced by the Costa del Sol.

Booking a hotel stay just got more rewarding with JetBlue’s latest promotion, helping travelers score potentially up to 15,000 points for their next flight.   “Watch your TrueBlue points reach new heights as an IHG One Rewards member,” IHG Hotels shared about the promotion on its website. “Register to earn 1,000 bonus TrueBlue points for a 1 – 2 night stay and 3,000 bonus TrueBlue points for stays of 3 or more nights at select IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Rivers soak into your bones.

Matthew Upchurch was born into a world of travel. His father, one of the founders of the United States Tour Operators Association, was a pioneer in the luxury travel industry. He established the first timeshare in Acapulco and was a pioneer in retrofitting motor coaches with air-conditioning for safaris in India and Africa. “I feel incredibly blessed that I was born into this industry, into the world of travel and tourism,” said Upchurch.

Sun-seekers, meet Star Seeker. One of the cruise industry's most anticipated new high-end ships is set to debut at the end of next year, and you'll only have one chance to catch it in the Caribbean.

I've always used points and miles as a tool to enjoy travel experiences that I could typically never otherwise afford to purchase. Over time, this has often meant maximizing my rewards to book first-class flights and fancy hotel rooms. But aside from staying in Waldorf Astoria hotels and booking first-class flights on Japan Airlines' newest A350-1000 aircraft, your points can also be used to book special events and exclusive experiences.