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Wellness travel is booming, and hotels large and small are wooing guests with state-of-the-art spas, fitness centers, classes and retreats. Here are some of the latest properties, where wellness goes beyond facials and yoga to sleep tracking, local rituals and even medical services like getting an echocardiogram. Whether you want to sink into a hot spring in Japan or receive a massageon a train as it rolls toward a Malaysian jungle, these getaways strive to transport you in more ways than one.

Sep 30, 2024 • 3 min read

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Beyond Simone Biles going for gold and the opening ceremony, one of the most talked about aspects of the Summer Olympics in Paris is the athletes village — and one of the biggest hotel companies in the world is in charge of maintaining it all.

Starting in 2025, passengers on Turkish Airlines long-haul flights can enjoy a luxurious new business class. Known as Crystal Business Class, the upgraded cabins come with lie-flat seats, sliding doors, and high-tech amenities, putting the Istanbul-based carrier on par with global airlines such as Qatar Airways, Air France, and Lufthansa—all of which have announced or rolled out swanky new lie-flat business-class suites as of late.

Few things in life are better than a free cookie — especially the iconic chocolate chip cookies offered at DoubleTree by Hilton.

I first delved into wine while studying in Australia. I ventured to wineries in the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley, and the wines I sampled were a far cry from Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill and $6 Californian "champagne."

Jul 23, 2024 • 6 min read

There’s no question that Bolivia’s food scene is having a moment, with three restaurants (Phayawi, Ancestral, and Gustu) in Latin America’s 100 Best Restaurants—up from zero in prior years. And that may be thanks, in part, to the fact that the top restaurants in La Paz showcase standout local ingredients, including the country's bountiful wine. In the first half of 2024, Bolivian wines have already earned 40 medals in international competitions such as the Bacchus Awards (Spain), Virtus (Portugal), and the Brussels International Competition (Belgium). Producers like Jardin Oculto, for instance, have bottles prominently featured in several Michelin-starred restaurants outside Bolivia, too, including Central in Lima—one of the top restaurants in the world, according to World's 50 Best.

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Etihad Airways celebrates its 10 millionth loyalty program member, marking a milestone with upgrades and enhanced benefits reflecting its growth and commitment to exceptional service.

In honor of Amazon Prime Day, Prime members can get a $10 Amazon gift card for Grubhub orders of $25 or more from now through Monday.

AmericInn by Wyndham is searching for the cheesiest family in America to hit the road across the Midwest in a new social media dream job for the whole family, including a $15,000 payout. 

It's that time of year again, when elite status junkies' thoughts begin turning to re-qualifying for status in their preferred airlines. With Delta Air Lines, it's an even more fraught decision this year, since Delta announced a slew of changes ... not only to the Delta SkyMiles Medallion loyalty program, but also to its cobranded credit card portfolio.

The travel ecosystem is at an interesting crossroads. On the one hand, travel is booming in many regions of the world – Phocuswright’s data projects $1.61 trillion in gross bookings worldwide this year, up from $1.43 trillion in 2019, and that’s expected to grow to $1.83 trillion in 2026.But crowded destinations, airports and hotels – not to mention geo-political unrest in some parts of the world – can also create stress for travelers.In this environment, service and reassurance can be more important than ever, giving consumers the confidence to complete a booking and peace-of-mind to truly enjoy the trip itself.

Back in 2021, a 22-year-old from Arkansas named Trevor Rainbolt shuttered himself in his Los Angeles apartment to memorize the world. For months, he spent his time studying Google Street View from his desk chair. Delivery drivers handed over his meals; a barber came to style his hair. After a while, his memory grew planetary. When you see cabbage-like plants thriving along the sides of a Russian country road, he learned, you’re most likely looking at Sakhalin Island. On a bridge lined with pea-green pavement? You’re above a river in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan province. If your vista, but for the sweep of golden grasslands, screams South Africa, you’ll be in Eswatini.

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United has a solid credit lineup consisting of four personal credit cards, with the United Quest℠ Card finding itself in a bit of a sweet spot.

As I lounged in the hot tub on the deck of my cozy cabin at Red Cliffs Lodge just outside Moab, Utah, I watched the Colorado River rush by just a pebble's toss from my feet. Then, I realized that if I could scale the sheer rust-red cliffs beyond, I'd find myself in the world-famous Arches National Park.

The best of California is not its famous cities or coastline. The most authentic version of the state is its freshwater, in its many wild forms. At least, for my family.

Jungle-cloaked islands, rich kastom (traditional) cultures, blockbuster scuba diving and a remarkably accessible active volcano are just a small part of the allure of Vanuatu, an 80-plus island archipelago made for adventure.