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I'm in my 60s, and I've been fortunate to take over 30 solo cruises over the last 15 years.

Jul 16, 2024 • 5 min read

The Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown, owned by BRE Hotels and managed by Marriott, completes renovations enhancing guest rooms, public areas, and fitness center.

With more than 1,300 boulangeries and a profound baking culture, Paris has always been an awesome place for your morning pain au chocolat or baguette. But the lovable boulangerie de quartier might rely on additives and premixes. After a recent monthlong stay in Paris researching a book on bread, I found that a new generation of artisanal bakers across the city is replacing commercial yeasts with carefully nurtured sourdough starters, sourcing heirloom wheats stone-ground by small mills, and embracing creative techniques and cross-cultural flavors. Their creations are worth traveling for, as I happily discovered.

Jul 10, 2024 • 9 min read

Every savvy traveler needs a really good white tank top in their arsenal. Apart from taking up little to no space in your suitcase, it’s a foolproof option that will go with essentially anything you pack. And speaking from experience, you’d be surprised just how hard it works in your wardrobe.

Chris Halbauer joins Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos as Director of Leisure Sales, aiming to enhance brand visibility and partnerships in North America.

Jul 3, 2024 • 11 min read

United Airlines recently revealed a prediction that this will be their busiest Fourth of July weekend ever, as more than 5 million people will fly with over 4,400 flights per day. In order to make things run smoothly for the millions of passengers, United's Chief Customer Officer Linda Jojo has been hard at work. The executive, who has been at United nearly a decade with previous roles leading Digital and Technology, recently spoke with Travel + Leisure about the airline's busiest season so far, and tips for travelers.  The busiest locations that United will be flying to include Orlando (MCO), London (LHR), Seattle (SEA), Honolulu (HNL), and Boston (BOS). The busiest travel days for United over the holiday week are June 29, 2024 and July 7, 2024. For travelers still looking for a last-minute deal this Fourth of July weekend, T+L spotted discounted flights from United’s Newark hub to Boston for $337, Nashville for $364, and Austin for $490. Travelers can also fly from  Chicago to Philly for $296.  With millions of travelers packing planes and airports, Jojo shared some of her top tips to make travel smooth and efficient: 

Mabrian data reveals varying airfare costs to Berlin for UEFA Euro 2024 final, with Spanish and Turkish fans enjoying the lowest rates.

Which fan groups will have the most chances of travelling to the UEFA Euro 2024 final, next Sunday, July 14 in Berlin? Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, part of The Data Appeal company, analyses the evolution of airfares for this major sports event and concludes that Spanish and Turkish fans will have an easier time flying to Berlin, with one-way tickets of around 135 euros. The anticipation for the UEFA Euro 2024 final is beyond the stadiums: Mabrian’s data intelligence shows how this sporting passion reflects in the preparations to travel to Berlin from several European countries to enjoy grand final match. But the costs will not be the same, and this may determine the size of the fandom from each country who will cheer on their teams in the last match.

France—with its patchwork landscape of quaint rural villages, glamorous seaside towns, and historical cities—is an easily accessible, year-round destination, drawing visitors from around the world to its smorgasbord of culture, history, and charm. So it's hardly surprising then that a 2023 report from GlobalData, announced it was on track to become the most visited country by 2025, when 93.7 million international travelers are set to visit the country annually.