Porter Airlines, a growing carrier based in Canada, has been on a major U.S. expansion over the last couple of years. This winter, it plans to take a big step forward.
25.06.2024 - 19:13 / breakingtravelnews.com
There’s a reason Mark Twain is still incorrectly quoted as saying “the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” While other parts of the country are sweltering, average summertime highs in San Francisco range from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making the City by the Bay a refreshing escape from the heat.
Those looking to cool down can explore the city’s iconic sites, scenic nature, walkable neighborhoods, exciting culinary scene, and vibrant arts and culture while taking advantage of summer promotions, night markets, festivals and new activities.
San Francisco boasts over 250 hotels; here is a sampling of summer offerings from properties across the city:
The San Francisco Marriott Marquis’s “Stay Longer and Explore SF Summer” package includes a minimum two-night stay in a Premium Suite and a private three-hour city tour for two in an air-conditioned car along with a chef curated summer picnic basket. Guests can select either “The Classic Expedition” tour highlighting iconic landmarks or “The Trendy Tour of the City by the Bay” featuring Instagram-worthy spots like the Mission District and Haight Ashbury.
Kimpton’s Hotel Enso is offering a “Homerun” package featuring two-night accommodations, two tickets to a San Francisco Giants home game at Oracle Park, an immersive Oracle Park tour experience, roundtrip car transportation to and from Oracle Park, and a pregame Fan’s Kit with gameday essentials including sunscreen, a clear bag and a Giants ballcap
W San Francisco in partnership with REI is offering a “Kayak under the Golden Gate Bridge” excursion. The hotel also is featuring a “Pets Are Welcome” (P.A.W.) program and a special staycation rate for California residents offering 20% off bookings from Thursday to Monday.
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For its “Splash + Spin” package, LUMA San Francisco has partnered with SpinOut Fitness to offer a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience that takes travelers sightseeing by way of waterbike. Set in the Mission Bay neighborhood, the SpinOut Fitness experience departs from South Beach Harbor Marina (within walking distance from the LUMA) for a one- to three-mile excursion taking in San Francisco landmarks including the Bay Bridge and Ferry Building.
The Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, is featuring a “Family Connecting Room” package that includes two connecting rooms with a 30% discount on the price of the adjoining Deluxe one-king room. The hotel’s heated indoor pool, crowned with a glass roof, features inflatables during the summer and activities such as “Dive-in Movie Night” on Saturdays.
The Beacon Grand’s “Summer in the City” package offers guests up to 25% off two-night stays. The hotel’s new bar & lounge, Starlite, provides incredible views of
Porter Airlines, a growing carrier based in Canada, has been on a major U.S. expansion over the last couple of years. This winter, it plans to take a big step forward.
I've lived in Los Angeles for five years, so I'm about 30 minutes inland from Santa Monica. It's a beautiful, classic Southern California destination with a beach, a pier, and an abundance of classy shopping and dining spots.
The best part of summer cruising is that there are more cruising options than in any other season. Cruises to destinations like Alaska and Scandinavia are highly seasonal; go in the summer, or you can't cruise there at all. Even the Mediterranean is somewhat seasonal, with most cruise lines leaning heavily into summer and moving ships to warmer destinations during the cooler months.
The British Airways and British Airways Holidays summer sale has launched to brighten the mood and lift dampened spirits, forecasting blue skies and sandy toes for all those who book.
San Francisco's newest airport terminal is getting its first Priority Pass-accessible lounge.
MIAMI BEACH -- Expansion, whether in terms of property count, amenities or geographic scope, emerged as a theme at this year's L.E/Miami trade show, where roughly 2,000 hoteliers, destination marketers, travel advisors and other industry professionals gathered.
The homemade videos came through in quick succession on the camp WhatsApp channel. Seven tiny sailboats with children manning them dotted crystal blue Mediterranean waters. The children were in pairs, seemingly matched according to age. Then there was my little one, the 5-year-old, who had insisted on tagging along with her 9-year-old brother, and the camp had agreed.
The Four Seasons Hotel New York, which has been closed since the start of the pandemic, will reopen this September.
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Start your engines—summer has arrived, and with it, all sorts of new hotel options to explore. There’s a major renovation of a Cape Cod classic with an unbeatable beachfront location. Near Yellowstone, design-forward cabins come with their own private wood-fired hot tub. And on the banks of the Kiawah River in South Carolina, a new Auberge Resort offers some serious Lowcountry R&R just minutes from downtown Charleston, yet worlds away from the hustle and bustle. This summer’s most exciting openings aren’t merely places to rest your head—they really help you disconnect from your home life in order to savor the great outdoors. And isn’t that what summer is all about?
Come July 1, U.S. hotels will need to comply with a California state law that requires upfront disclosure of the total cost — including all mandatory fees — of hotel rooms, among other travel services like short-term rentals and cruises.
All California hotels must disclose surprise junk fees starting July 1 thanks to two new state laws, including one specifically targeting hotel resorts and cleaning fees.