With the Paris Olympics a few months away, booking a hotel in the French capital may as well be a competitive sport. Thankfully, the editors of Forbes Travel Guide have eased some of the preparation by revealing the 30 best hotels in Paris. From five-star grande dame properties, to chic boutiques, here’s where to stay in the City of Light.
Part of the appeal of traveling to new destinations is sampling local cuisine and other sui generis experiences. That also applies to spa treatments, many of which take advantage of indigenous ingredients or stunning vistas. From St. Lucia to Dubai, here six unique spa experiences around the world.
Known for its subscription boxes of dog products, Bark recently announced that it is launching a new airline dedicated to four-legged passengers. Developed in partnership with a charter jet company, Bark Air will prioritize canine travelers, followed by their humans, so they can fly together comfortably and conveniently. At launch, the routes will serve the New York metropolitan area via Westchester County Airport (HPN) with flights to the Los Angeles area via Van Nuys (VNY) and London, England via Stansted Airport (STN). Bark Air’s first flights will take off from New York on May 23.
Nearly 8.5 billion passengers took a plane trip last year, according to Airports Council International World’s recently released list of the world’s 10 busiest airports for 2023. While Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport (ATL) remained No. 1, there were several shifts in busy international airports, thanks to the changing tourism landscape. Among the movers, Dubai International Airport (DXB) rose to No. 2 and Tokyo’s Haneda (HND) soared from No. 16 to No. 5 last year.
A backpack is an ideal travel accessory—particularly as a carry on—but function usually supersedes fashion. Designers and luggage brands have been remedying that issue and now travelers can find a range of cool offerings that don’t scream “I’m going hiking today.” From Dagne Dover to Away, here are eight stylish backpacks that can go the distance.
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It’s an unfortunate truth that air travel has become an overall frustrating experience. With shrinking seats, crowded flights, and rising fees for services like checking a bag, it’s enough to make even the most savvy of travelers exasperated. But a select number of airlines continue to stand out from the rest, with refreshingly smooth operations and passenger-friendly cabins.
Europe was close to reaching its pre-pandemic tourism levels last year, but some countries started to go above and beyond in early 2024, according to a recent report from the European Travel Commission.
JetBlue is doubling down on Puerto Rico, slashing service from New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), scaling back its winter Europe offerings, and deploying more of its Mint-equipped jets throughout North America.
If you’re planning to attend the Paris Olympics and see a bit of Europe this summer, you have a variety of plush new hotels from which to choose (though they’re likely to fill up quickly). Whether you’re going to the Games or simply going on vacation, you’ll find fresh boutique properties in Paris and many more that are an easy flight away, be it to the French Riviera, Rome, or fittingly, an island in Greece, the birthplace of the ancient games.
Norse Atlantic Airways , the Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline, flew its inaugural flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Paris’ Charles De Gaulle (CDG) on May 1. Norse flights from the movie capitol to the French capitol start at $239 one-way Economy (including taxes and fees) and $705 one-way in Norse Premium.
I'm a frequent United Airlines flyer. I pretty much have to be since I live near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — a United hub where most of the gates in the airport belong to the legacy carrier.
There’s a fairly high chance that you’ve never heard of Volotea. But it’s one of the quirkiest budget airlines anywhere on the planet. It’s also (usually) pretty profitable.
With 88 days to go until the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, the scaffolding is going up for seating at the events across the capital and the Olympic Rings are being hoisted. For anyone planning a last-minute trip, who doesn't yet have accommodation, you may just be in luck. Supply has outstripped demand and homeowners, particularly of fancy apartments, are slashing prices by anywhere from 30% to 60%.