The next Four Seasons to be the host hotel for HBO's "The White Lotus" may have been crowned, according to Hollywood chatter and a two-month blocked-out reservations page.
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The holidays are almost upon us, but there's still time to snap up some great gifts for the travelers in your life (or maybe just for yourself) at great prices.
We've rounded up some of the most popular items among the TPG team and our readers to give you some holiday gift-buying inspiration. If you act fast, you can pick up most of them at a discount right now — and get them delivered to you in time for Christmas. It's ideal for all those last-minute gift buyers.
We've said it once, we've said it a trillion times, and now we're saying it again. A good luggage tracker is essential if you're a regular traveler for work or leisure. Apple AirTags are the absolute best of the bunch and a firm favorite in the TPG office. Right now, you can pick up a pack of four at a discount when you order from Amazon.
Buy Apple AirTag 4-Pack on Amazon for $79.98 (normally $99)
Another favorite is Apple AirPods. They're stylish, and they offer supreme sound quality. Also, if you invest in the Pro model, they pack some great quality noise cancellation for their size and price. Right now on Amazon, the second-generation models for both the standard AirPods and AirPods Pro are available at a good discount, just in time for the holidays.
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If you're looking for a stylish case for your travels in 2024 that's also secure and plentiful in the space department, look no further than Away luggage. They're one of the trendiest luggage brands around, and compared to some more premium brands, they're also relatively affordable while still delivering excellent quality. Even better, right now, receive 20% off select Away luggage when you buy through their website.
Here's a sample of what's on offer:
If you're getting new luggage, you might as well also invest in a decent set of packing cubes. This six-set from Veken makes packing a breeze with multiple cubes to suit various luggage sizes and types. You can currently snap them up at a discount.
Buy Veken 6 Set Packing Cubes on Amazon for $18.99 (normally $26.99)
If you're flying long haul and don't have the cash to burn on a business-class seat, the best way to get some decent shut-eye is by investing in a good quality neck pillow. You can grab this Napfun memory foam pillow at a great price on Amazon.
Buy napfun Neck Pillow on Amazon for $11.86 (normally $21.99)
Yeah, we know we just recommended a neck pillow, but this one is slightly different. If you've tried travel pillows in the past and found that you're the type of snoozer who needs a little added neck support when they nap on planes, check out this one from Bcozzy. Its special design perfectly supports your head and neck.
Buy BCOZZY Neck Pillow on Amazon for $42.97 (normally $59.97)
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The next Four Seasons to be the host hotel for HBO's "The White Lotus" may have been crowned, according to Hollywood chatter and a two-month blocked-out reservations page.
Passing of Scott Ahlsmith, CTC, a board of trustees and executive committee member for The Travel Institute, travel industry thought leader, and travel advisor advocate.
Passports could become a thing of the past for those arriving in the UK under new Home Office plans to create ‘frictionless travel’ at Britain’s borders. New hi-tech e-gates will be fitted at airports which will be so advanced they will allow arrivals into the country using only advanced facial recognition.
The principals of the innovative London and New York-based travel company Black Tomato made their name by assembling detail-oriented and sometimes very out of the way travel plans for exceedingly curious, adventurous clients. Having surveyed the market to ascertain what their clients are interested in now and the changes they see in the travel landscape, they’ve come up with the ways they see that travel happening in the next year and in what parts of the world those ambitious travelers could be.
If they can grow tea in England, why not Scotland? So pondered Susie Walker-Munro after hearing about Cornwall’s Tregothnan Estate. An idea took root, but her plan wouldn’t be without challenges — not least Scotland’s short growing season and harsh winters.
Fans attending Chicago Bulls home games this season have a chance to enjoy not only a game, but also an opportunity to win nearly 20 giveaways.
Anyone who has waited this long to do holiday shopping would be wise to take some instant inspiration from the 2023 Forbes Holiday Gift Guide—an A-to-Z list of letter-perfect presents for all the alphas in your life.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24. And while Sundays aren’t typically the hardest nights to grab reservations, the holiday is changing things up, with plenty of top restaurants already fully booked. If you procrastinated, have a change of plans or just want to leave the cooking (and cleaning) to the pros, there are still plenty of great options to dine out in New York City this Christmas Eve. Here’s where to go:
It’s believed that the Norwegians invented modern skiing as we know it, and the first destination ski resort was Switzerland’s St. Moritz around 1864—more than half a century before the oldest operating mountain in the U.S. opened. It was the ski loving but mountain-challenged British that popularized the very notion of the ski vacation, traveling to the Alps for food, fun and skiing.
With the new year just around the corner, these new hotels should be on the travel radar. For some, bucket list travel may be the best holiday present of all. Others enjoy the anticipation of planning the trip together, especially if you can redeem hard-earned loyalty points to make the trip more affordable. A handful will be lucky enough to win a free vacation trip, but for everyone else, these are some of the newest hotels worth exploring in 2024.
If traveling lights you up and makes you happy, make space for more adventures in 2024—even if you have to go alone. Solo travel opens our eyes to the world around, allowing us to travel deeper with more introspection and self-awareness. When it’s up to you to get from point A to point B, you’ll not only be challenged outside of your comfort zone, but also, you’ll get to decide where to go and when. Whether you want to sleep in past noon, rise early to fill your day with loads of sights and attractions, or ease into a spa day with little else planned—go for it, you’re the boss.
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is no easy feat. Maybe you're shopping for the friend who has everything already or someone you don't know that well—you're stumped on what to buy, but still want their gift to be thoughtful and practical. Or, maybe you've accidentally waited too long to finish up your holiday shopping and need a gift with zero shipping time required. In any case, a gift card is a great idea for travelers. We put together a list of the very best gift cards for travelers, with options for book worms, outdoor enthusiasts, and beauty gurus included. From suitcases to skincare to entire vacation rentals, you can put your gift to good use and rest easy knowing your giftee got exactly what they wanted: something they picked out themselves. Plus, some have physical card options, if sending an email isn't the glamorous gift-giving experience you imagined.