In This Fraught Moment, Travel Can Help

Whether it's wanderlust, retirement, cost of living, family ties, or other reasons, some Americans long to live abroad.

Following the recent US election result, Google searches for ‘how to move to Europe’ increased by more than 1,000 per cent in some countries. 

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.

Few things in life are better than getting a great gift from someone you care about — especially when it's the gift of travel. Travel is a gift that keeps on giving and lasts way longer than expensive skin care products or kitchen gadgets that end up untouched in a random drawer. In fact, a recent survey from Hyatt found that 85% of consumers would rather receive a trip or vacation than a physical gift this holiday season.

Savvy travelers have in recent years discovered one of the most helpful hacks while flying: using an Apple AirTag to keep track of checked luggage. The popularity of the quarter-size devices soared during the summer of 2022, when lost luggage was one of the lowlights among many other travel disruptions.

WHY IT RATES: Air Canada has expanded its intermodal strategy to Italy, Spain, Britain and South Korea, allowing customers to book seamless rail and bus connections as part of their flight itineraries. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor

Teeth of the Dog golf course at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. (Photo Credit: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Media)

Canadian airline WestJet will significantly expand its transborder schedule by providing nonstop service to over two dozen U.S. airports.

The name needs some work, but the trend seems real: “Low-altitude economy” refers to activities within airspace under 1,000 meters — think helicopter rides, paragliding, goods transported by drones and now, flying taxi-powered sightseeing. 

BermudAir will land in three new East Coast destinations come spring.

Grand Canyon Glamping Resort, near the West Rim of the Grand Canyon in Meadview, Arizona, just announced a new lodging option for guests following a trend sweeping the glamping world: geodesic “Stargazing domes,” with views of the west rim of the Grand Canyon. The new domes are among the priciest lodging options at the resort, with rates starting at $250 on Tuesday nights and going up to $450 per night on weekends. Domes without showers are a bit cheaper, starting at $200, though campers can also rent a totally unfurnished, unheated dome, if they have their own camping gear and are just looking for a bit of sheltered privacy for the night. The resort is spread across 10 acres, allowing for mostly unobstructed views from each dome

As if Rome wasn’t already one of Europe’s — and the world’s— most popular destinations, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee is anticipated to push the city (and the patience of tourists) to its limit.