Travel in city Tokyo, Japan

United Airlines will once again be flying from the United States and China with the return of service to Beijing and more flights to Shanghai.

Taiwan is set to join the growing list of East Asian countries offering digital nomad visas.

American Express is bringing its Centurion Lounge network to Japan.

When it comes to favorite summer vacation destinations that require a passport stamp, Americans are, well, all over the map with their preferences, according to new findings from Google. Search data breaks down the most Googled international summer vacation spots by each U.S. state, and Italy emerges as the No. 1 sought-after summer vacation in the most states, according to Google Trends. Several Caribbean hotspots as well as some Canadian destinations, like Vancouver, Whistler, and Mont-Tremblant, are also on the leaderboard.

United Airlines has reportedly indefinitely postponed the launch of two highly anticipated routes just weeks before their inaugural flights were due to take off. 

Want to take an affordable vacation in 2024? You’ve come to the right place. Although travel costs are on the rise this year (up 3.1%), it’s still possible to save money in 2024—if you know where to go.

As a travel and food writer, I am beyond lucky that my work takes me to dozens of dreamy destinations both near and far each year. But the very best trips make me reluctant to walk out the door for the last time, wishing I could hit a rewind button and begin the trip all over again even while I’m still there.

After a long pandemic pause, interest was very high as Japan welcomed back tourists this year. 2024 promises to be even stronger for this unique destination, but North Americans have an advantage with earlier seasonal starts and expanded seat capacity from Air Canada.

Europe is home to 63 of the top 100 city destinations in the world, according to a new ranking.

Global market research company Euromonitor International has released its annual rankings of city destinations based on tourism, sustainability and economic performance. Europe dominates the field. Paris was crowned the most attractive city destination in the world in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023, with seven European destinations landing in the top 10 and the continent owning 63 spots in the top 100 overall. Nadejda Popova, Senior Manager (Loyalty) at Euromonitor International, said: “Paris has retained the title of the world's leading city following exceptional performance across the Tourism Policy and Attractiveness, Tourism Infrastructure and Tourism Performance pillars.” Paris was followed by Dubai in second place, Madrid in third, Tokyo in fourth and Amsterdam in fifth. The top 10 was rounded out by Berlin (6), Rome (7), New York (8), Barcleona (9) and London (10).  

Forget underground vaults filled with cash — the next high-tech ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ caper in Las Vegas may be breaking into the dry-aging room below the new Peter Luger Steak House at Caesars Palace. “There’s well over one million dollars of prime steaks in that locker,” says Daniel Turtel, Vice President of Peter Luger Steak House. “Though it would be a lot harder to walk out of the casino carrying 35lb. short loins than stacks of chips.”

The World's 50 Best Bars have just been announced—and you can consider this your official bucket list of exceptional drinking dens around the world.

Premier custom tour operator Avanti Destinations has exciting news for independent travelers looking to journey to Japan. The company has recently added two captivating Japanese destinations, Shizuoka and Tohoku, to its already impressive portfolio. 

Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ago. Gift shops selling cheap souvenirs had taken over the popular Shinkyogoku shopping arcade, replacing stores that sold traditional Japanese textiles and ceramics. Pontocho Alley, perhaps Kyoto's most famous street, was so clogged with visitors during high season that you almost couldn't breathe.

From harbor-front Hong Kong glam to old-school European luxury, a just-released list of the best hotels on the planet offers a handy guide to traveling the world in high style – or at least assembling a list of dream accommodations. 

What kicked off as an adventure through Japan ended in a travel nightmare for a group of 31 high school students, teachers, and parents. 

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Justin Miller, a Tokyo-based DJ and English teacher. He shares what he's learned about Tokyo after living in Japan for 15 years. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Looking for the best cities to live in or retire abroad? The world’s most livable city is once again Vienna, Austria, according to The Economist’s Intelligence Unit’s annual Most Livable Cities ranking.

Where first, Tokyo or Kyoto – it should be an easy choice, right? They’re polar opposites, after all: Tokyo is a land of neon and skyscrapers, the archetypal metropolis; Kyoto is full of kimono-clad geisha, temples and tea ceremonies. So just decide whether you want your first glimpse of Japan to be cutting-edge modernity or high-brow tradition, and your choice is made.

Attention last-minute travelers: there’s still time to book an epic summer vacation without overpaying. Travel booking app Hopper just announced its Summer Vacation Sale, which slashes prices on flights to popular destinations across the globe.