Onboard Obsessions: From Chic Ship Libraries to Nordic Spas With Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Exploring new territory can be inspiring and enlightening. But for the approximately 750,000 Americans who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), being away from home—and a familiar bathroom—often feels riskier than flying standby.

A trio of prestigious hotels have just been awarded the AAA Diamond Program’s highest distinction of Five Diamonds, cementing their reputations as leading in luxury hospitality. Namely, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago; The Setai, Miami Beach; and Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.   

United Airlines is expanding its economy-class wine options with the introduction of new varietals.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Celia Robbins, an American who relocated to Berlin with her family. She works at the Embassy of the United States of America in Berlin. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Air France will become the latest major airline to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi.

Paris and Berlin will soon be connected by a new high-speed train service.

For the first time in its 96-year history, Chicago's Midway International Airport (MDW) will be home to an airport lounge.

Southeastern France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is famous for some big things, from Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, and the rolling landscapes that unfurl below it to the millennia-spanning architecture that defines the region’s capital city, Lyon, and beyond. Ironically, one of the best ways to experience all that grandeur is to think small — that is, to visit the small towns that reflect the best of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes’ endless outdoor possibilities, robust agriculture and gastronomy, and long history and cultural heritage.

Big cities are my Roman Empire. I love staying in the heart of a city, but it can be hard to find hotels that offer a prime location and perfectly blended amenities that suit my travel style. Enter the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville.

Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines have launched a close partnership to expand flights to Northern Europe, just weeks after the European carrier joined the SkyTeam alliance. 

Fall travelers can rejoice with new discounts on airfare. Frontier Airlines recently announced a fall vacation sale, with one-way fares as low as $19 to popular destinations including Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando, and more.  Dallas has the highest number of deals in the sale, including flights to/from the city to Detroit, San Jose, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Portland, and more. Other popular markets in the sale include flights to Orlando from New Orleans, San Antonio, and Syracuse.  The sale also includes discounts to several international destinations that Frontier flies to, such as one-way service between Atlanta and Cancun from $85, and Denver to Puerto Vallarta from $99.  The lowest discounts at $19 are exclusively for members of Frontier's paid membership program, Discount Den. The program has an annual fee of $99 for the first year, and $59 for subsequent years, and provides access to lower cost fares as well as benefits including free flights for children.  The sale ends on September 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., and is valid on travel for select days through November 20, 2024. There are several restricted dates in the sale, such as discounted travel to Las Vegas is only available on Sunday through Wednesday. The sale is currently available on Frontier's site. For travelers looking to book a fall vacation, Travel + Leisure spotted deals including:

A giant new Norwegian Cruise Line ship scheduled to debut in 2026 finally has a name — and a future home.