Flying From the West Coast to Switzerland Is About to Get Easier — What to Know

Always wanted to see Antarctica? Holland America Line this week unveiled an unusual new option for getting there.

Thoughts of fall travel might conjure up images of cozy cabins and hiking through fiery red foliage. This autumn, however, a wave of new airline routes from the US is shaking up the usual pumpkin-spice-laced doldrums and offering easy new ways to access exciting destinations. Think city escapes in Northern Africa, beaches on tiny Caribbean islands, and lush nature in Oceania.

Between Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO world heritage sites, its thriving wildlife, and pristine white sand beaches, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has enough glimmer for everyone—and now, visiting the South Asia island nation, located off the coast of India, is about to get easier (and cheaper) for travelers from 35 countries.

“Hey mate!” a cyclist called to us in an Australian accent as he pedaled by on the rocky dirt road that serves as the main street of the village of Theth deep in Albania’s Dinaric Alps. Along with my friend and travel companion, Dave, I had not seen another bikepacker in four days.

I love traveling up and down the East Coast, and I've always wanted to see the Pacific Northwest — but I can't say I ever dreamed of visiting the states that fill out the center of the United States.

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Helene Sula , a travel blogger and author of "Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain: A Search for an Unconventional Life Abroad."

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matthew Boutte, a graduate of Georgetown Law, who gave up his legal career to travel and tutor. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his education history and income.

Brian Kelly, better known as "The Points Guy," explained why business-class travel has taken off, and shared two tips for flyers on the "Rapid Response" podcast this week.

One of my first major decisions after beginning my points and miles education was to finally get my first premium travel card, The Platinum Card® from American Express. I documented my journey through a series of stories last year on my favorite benefits, my love of airport lounges and booking my first big points redemption on a business-class flight to Europe.

While Taylor Swift continues to captivate the world with her sold-out performances and undeniable talent, a comprehensive analysis by The Data Appeal Company - part of Almawave Group , reveals that other major musical events are making significant contributions to local economies and the international tourism landscape in 2024. This analysis of three prominent events highlights the music industry’s broad impact, showing how hosting such events attracts visitors, boosts local businesses and the hospitality industry, and creates a positive feedback loop through social media promotion.

Quebec City was designed to be imposing. On a steep hill above the St. Lawrence Seaway, behind 17th-century ramparts, the city’s streets are narrow and cobbled — no place for a road-hogging, 21st-century recreational vehicle.

Train travel through the South is about to get a fresh impetus next year, as a route along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana is on track to be restored after a nearly 20-year hiatus.