I stayed at the Hotel Bel-Air, which was named one of the best hotels in the world. My $3,500-a-night suite wasn't even the best part.

The rapid pace of change across the workplace in recent years has been daunting for workers.A series of recent reports from LinkedIn News revealed that not only do 64% of workers feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of workplace shifts, but worker confidence surrounding the ability to hold onto a job has reached historic lows.Meanwhile, some industries and professions are experiencing tremendous growth at the moment, or something of a renaissance, in some cases. And as it turns out, the travel advisor profession is among them.According to LinkedIn’s research, the travel advisor profession is the fifth fastest growing line of work among 25 of the quickest growing jobs in the United States.Landing on the list (and among the top five, no less) puts travel advisors in the same company as rapidly growing fields like artificial intelligence engineer, artificial intelligence consultant, physical therapist, and workforce development manager — lines of work that ranked in slots one through four, respectively.While the LinkedIn article doesn’t delve into what makes travel advisor jobs such a hot commodity right now, it does identify some of the tasks that come with the profession (in case you’re considering a career change), noting that “Travel advisors help plan and book travel arrangements — including transportation, accommodations and activities — based on clients’ preferences and budgets.”The most common skills required to be a travel advisor, according to LinkedIn, include: travel planning, travel writing, and social media marketing. And the most common industries where travel advisors are employed include travel arrangements, hospitality, and insurance.LinkedIn research also reveals that most travel advisor jobs can be found in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. The travel advisor field is also dominated by women: It’s currently 80 percent female and 20 percent male.These LinkedIn insights merely scratch the surface, however, when it comes to the travel advisor profession and its powerful growth. The bigger question inspired by the ranking, perhaps, is what makes travel advisor such an appealing career at this moment in time? What is attracting people to the job in droves? And beyond that, what do individuals who are already in the field think about the ranking? To answer some of those additional questions, we reached out to travel advisors across the country.

My grandmother was an avid cruiser who went on more than 100 voyages during her retirement. The one cruise she absolutely insisted I do, though, was a Panama Canal crossing.

The first time I visited Greenville, South Carolina, I was shocked in the best way possible. As someone who has traveled the US extensively, I didn't expect to find a perfect blend of southern charm, big-city amenities, and vibrant art and culture all in one place.

The gloomy combination of long dark days, totting up Christmas overspending and returning to work means holidays to far-flung destinations are a distant dream for many at this time of year.

I travel often and have only flown economy. However, faced with long-haul flights from the East Coast of the US to Hawaii, I decided to spring for first-class tickets.

Certain destinations in the US have a particularly hot Airbnb scene. Many of these are in California. San Diego, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and rentals near Palm Springs come to mind, but Sacramento Airbnb rentals are challenging Californian hosts with a focus on detail and offerings of amenities that will make a vacation to the state unforgettable. These properties sizzle with generous outdoor spaces with pools, beautifully furnished patios, backyard games, and interiors, which will have you planning your Pinterest board for a home renovation on your return. These are some of the best Airbnbs in Sacramento and the surrounding area that you need to bookmark now.

For the second year in a row, Honolulu was named the most desirable place to live in the US by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index. Meanwhile, its iconic beach neighborhood, Waikīkī, has firmly shaken its reputation as a passé place to stay in Hawaiʻi, making the tropical city very much in vogue again among travelers. So it was a bit of a blow when I was met with gray skies and heavy rain in the state capital — albeit one that quickly softened after I stepped inside the Ka La‘i Waikīkī Beach.

With a bit of thoughtful planning, you can take in the sights, smells, and flavors of the South of France with a fancy spot to come home to each night, thanks to these epic and affordable Airbnbs. Each listing here is within walking distance to popular attractions and is less than a luxury stay at a hotel, leaving you time to explore and some cash to spend on food (the real reason you’re there). Here are the 13 dreamiest Airbnb South of France rentals for a fantastic stay in the region.

If Four Seasons' president and CEO, Alejandro Reynal, had it his way, travelers would be turning to the luxury hospitality company for vacations on land, at sea, and in the air.

Update: January 7, 2024, at 9:31 a.m. ET

A disruptive winter storm barreling across the country slammed the East Coast on Monday, causing chaos at airports over the weekend and canceling more than 1,000 flights to start the work week.

Airline meltdowns were one of the unfortunate travel trends of 2024, with technical issues and winter storms causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across the US. That's why this year, it's more important than ever to book flights with carriers that have a track record of on-time departures and arrivals.