How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in Charleston

The travel world was shocked last week when Southwest Airlines reversed its long-standing policy of allowing all travelers to check two bags on all flights, free of charge. At the time of writing, it still remains to be seen whether the Dallas-based carrier will add carry-on bag fees.

If you're flying with a baby for the first time, you might be wondering if you need to buy a plane ticket for your mini traveler. On most domestic flights, babies under two years old are allowed to fly for free in their parents’ arms (after the age of two, most US airlines charge the full adult fare). The practice, referred to in the airline industry as flying with a lap child, is a popular way for many young families to travel, as it can mean significant savings on airfare.

Doha is a city full of surprises. Which is why, during Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Points of View summit in the Middle East, we partnered with Visit Qatar to ensure that the attending travel specialists—many of whom were visiting for the first time—had chance to discover some of Doha's most intriguing attractions.

When Suzanne Ross, an English-born artisan based on Japan’s Noto Peninsula, began her 40-year career making traditional Japanese lacquerware, she was told repeatedly that only men could make Wajima-nuri. To create Wajima-nuri, one of the oldest forms of lacquerware in Japan, one must painstakingly apply urushi (lacquer made from tree sap) to the object—say, a bowl or dish—let it dry, then repeat the process dozens of times. This technique, born in the city of Wajima, builds the resilience of the wood and the durability of the finished products. It also depends on the persistence and perseverance of its practitioners, such as Ross. Decades into fine-tuning her craft and growing her business, she never faltered—until a year ago, when the ground in her Wajima studio opened up beneath her feet.

The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card offers a range of useful benefits, such as automatic Platinum Elite status, every fourth night free when you redeem IHG points for a stay of four nights or more, and up to $50 United TravelBank Cash each calendar year. But one benefit rises above the rest and effectively pays for the card's annual fee in itself: the account anniversary night certificate. Let's dive in.

In the new Hulu show Deli Boys, a pair of Pakistani-American brothers are shocked to learn about their late father’s involvement in the world of organized crime. The actor Poorna Jagannathan, best known in the US for the show Never Have I Ever, has a star turn as the fierce, sharp-shooting auntie who welcomes them into the real family business—doing so in a wardrobe of glam leather and polished accessories. In real life, Jagannathan is no slouch on the red carpet, either, and when it comes to pondering her favorite cities for style she has a very specific choice in mind.

Spring break is just around the corner, and there is a new way to save on flights.  JetBlue recently announced the ‘Big, Blue, Award Travel Sale’ which provides savings and discounts for awards tickets booked with its TrueBlue frequent flyer programs. The promotion has discounted flights to popular spring break getaways such as Aruba, Bermuda, Cancun, Charleston, and Las Vegas.  As an example of the potential savings, a one-way flight from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) can cost as much as 17,400 points. However, with the new sale there are deals available on the exact same route from only 2,700 points, plus $5.60 in taxes.  While the deals may be strong, travelers will need to act fast, as the sale ends at 11:59 PM EST on March 12, 2025. The fare sale is valid on travel from March 19, 2025, through June 11, 2025, however there are several blackout dates in April, and other restrictions apply. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of other discounted flight routes including:

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is among my favorite travel credit cards.

This week, on the evening of March 13 and into the morning of March 14, the moon will slide into Earth’s shadow, creating a wondrous and graceful event: a total lunar eclipse. The whole show, over three hours long, will be visible across almost the entirety of North America, Central America, and most of South America. From western Africa the moon will set while still eclipsed, and in extreme eastern Russia the moon will rise already in eclipse.

We're big fans of Daily Drop, the newsletter full of travel tips and deals on airline flights and hotel bookings. That's why we wanted to give you the heads-up on its newly launched subscription service, which is an excellent resource for finding and securing bargains on economy, business-class and even first-class flights.

For International Women’s Day, Euronews Travel spoke to female-led travel companies about what women really want. 

Have you ever wanted to try a theme cruise or sail during a holiday but found it too expensive? One cruise line has just added new voyages — featuring everything from themed menus and activities to drink specials — that might be perfect for you.