Croatia Set to Raise Taxes on Vacation Rentals

Confession: Up until this year, I didn't know much about Croatia — other than the fact that much of "Game of Thrones" was filmed there.

One of the most lavish hotel companies in the world is about to give a major boost to its exclusive mix of ultraluxury vacation rentals.

Some big names in the airline industry are skeptical that struggling Spirit Airlines will be able to keep flying even as it restructures in bankruptcy. “I think the current business plan is not going to work and, if they pursue it, Chapter 11 will be a brief pit stop on the way to Chapter 7,” Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said at an event at Washington’s Dulles International Airport on Thursday. (Chapter 7 is the section of the U.S. bankruptcy code where a company shuts down and liquidates its assets.) A longtime critic of Spirit’s business model that wooed travelers with low, à-la-carte fares, Kirby echoed the skepticism expressed in some corners of the airline industry.

Basking in the glow after winning half the 2024 Travvy Awards and debuting multiple new programs at its Ascend conference last month, ALG Vacations (ALGV) leaned into its gratitude-focused philosophy by honoring agency owners, managers and advisors with a luxurious four-night celebration at the recently opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres from Hyatt Inclusive Collection.

The Sunday after Thanksgiving is typically the most crowded day of the year at U.S. airports. 2024's post-turkey travel rush went a step further: It brought the busiest day ever for commercial air travel in America.

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Now that I live in Europe, I love how easy it is to visit different countries. Since leaving New York City in 2020, I aim to travel at least once a month.

When SuzAnn Brantner moved to Indiana from Los Angeles during the coronavirus pandemic, she had been a longtime Delta Air Lines frequent flier, achieving the highest loyalty status the airline offered: Diamond Medallion. The benefits included expedited security screenings, priority boarding and top preference for complimentary first-class upgrades.

Luggage is one of the most important purchases a traveler can make. It’s also one of the most expensive, especially if you’re adding more than one suitcase, duffel bag, or backpack to your collection.

Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Looking for something to do that the whole family would enjoy? BI's movie reviewer said that "Wicked," starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is worth the two hours and 41 minutes.

Utah's tagline, "The Greatest Snow on Earth," isn't just a marketing ploy — the state really does have some of the world's most sought-after powder, making it a skier's paradise and pulling nearly 7 million visits to its 15 resorts each year. And at the heart of it all is the state's capital, Salt Lake City.

This essay is the final installment in a series about traveling after confinement. Read more stories here.