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Planning a Train Trip in Europe? New Sleeper Trains and High-Speed Routes Await. - nytimes.com - city European - Britain - city Brussels
nytimes.com
10.02.2025

Planning a Train Trip in Europe? New Sleeper Trains and High-Speed Routes Await.

European passenger rail travel continues to expand, with a flurry of new routes opening and competition heating up on key routes, including on the rail line that runs below the English Channel. Plans to streamline the booking process across Europe could also make rail travel easier and more efficient.

What Is SSSS on Your Boarding Pass? Here's What It Means, What Triggers It, and How to Get Rid of It for Future Travel - cntraveler.com - Georgia - city New Orleans - county Dallas - parish Orleans - city Minneapolis - Turkey - city Istanbul - county Republic
cntraveler.com
07.02.2025

What Is SSSS on Your Boarding Pass? Here's What It Means, What Triggers It, and How to Get Rid of It for Future Travel

For fliers who haven’t encountered it before, SSSS on a boarding pass stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s the Transportation Security Administration’s method of selecting passengers for additional security checks. If the acronym appears on your ticket, it means you’ll be subject to an extra-thorough screening—despite having pre-approval through a Trusted Traveler Program such as Clear, NEXUS, Global Entry, or TSA PreCheck. This can extend the boarding process by 15 to 45 minutes (or longer), which is always frustrating if you’re running on a tight schedule.

I've been on nearly 100 cruises. These are my 5 best tips for first-timers who don't really want to go. - insider.com
insider.com
07.02.2025

I've been on nearly 100 cruises. These are my 5 best tips for first-timers who don't really want to go.

Thinking about trying a cruise but worried you're not a "cruise person"? Well, keep reading.

Trade excess for mindfulness on these 2025 and 2026 wellness cruises - thepointsguy.com - Germany - Norway - Austria - France - Hungary - Slovakia - city Paris - city Prague - city Vienna - city Budapest, Hungary - city Bratislava
thepointsguy.com
07.02.2025

Trade excess for mindfulness on these 2025 and 2026 wellness cruises

If overindulgence makes you feel more sluggish than rested and relaxed after your vacation, it's time to find a new way to cruise. You're in luck — several cruise lines are offering 2025 and 2026 wellness-themed sailings that are bookable now as you kick off your self-care goals for the year.

I took a 15-hour Amtrak train from Colorado to Utah. Here's how I spent every hour, from boarding to dinner with a view. - insider.com - France - Usa - city Denver - state Colorado - state California - San Francisco - city Chicago - city Salt Lake City - state Utah
insider.com
07.02.2025

I took a 15-hour Amtrak train from Colorado to Utah. Here's how I spent every hour, from boarding to dinner with a view.

Sleeper trains can be many things — comfortable, cramped, bumpy, awe-inspiring, isolating, social, luxurious, and unbearable.

Would You Rent a Bunk Bed on a Long-Haul Flight? Soon You’ll Be Able to - afar.com - New Zealand - Usa - New York
afar.com
07.02.2025

Would You Rent a Bunk Bed on a Long-Haul Flight? Soon You’ll Be Able to

Air New Zealand has long factored sleep into its decisions, coming up with creative solutions to help its passengers find a sense of calm and peace on ultra-long-haul flights (up to 18 hours from the United States). The Auckland-based flag carrier first came up with the Skycouch—three side-by-side economy seats with footrests that pull up to form a “couch”—in 2011, changing the travel game for families with young children, couples, and solo travelers willing to pay for a bit more space.

A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives — and you can book it from 70,000 points - thepointsguy.com - Japan - state Massachusets - Maldives - India - Sri Lanka - city Male
thepointsguy.com
06.02.2025

A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives — and you can book it from 70,000 points

The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open.

Book now: Aeroplan to launch dynamic award pricing on United Airlines, Emirates and select partners next month - thepointsguy.com - Canada
thepointsguy.com
06.02.2025

Book now: Aeroplan to launch dynamic award pricing on United Airlines, Emirates and select partners next month

Booking some partner awards using Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program is about to get a lot less predictable — and that includes redemptions on United Airlines.

It already looks like another banner year for Europe travel — even during the cold winter months - thepointsguy.com - Spain - Italy - Portugal - city Venice, Italy - Greenland - Mongolia - Senegal - county Fountain - county Atlantic - city Rome, county Fountain
thepointsguy.com
06.02.2025

It already looks like another banner year for Europe travel — even during the cold winter months

First came the coronavirus pandemic. Then came so-called "revenge travel." Now, it seems like the mad dash to Europe is an annual phenomenon that's here to stay.

Rick Steves on the "Hippie Trail" Trip That Changed Him - cntraveler.com - Usa - city New York - Washington - Afghanistan - city Istanbul - city Kathmandu - city Tehran
cntraveler.com
06.02.2025

Rick Steves on the "Hippie Trail" Trip That Changed Him

“I wasn't sophisticated—I was just a knucklehead out there on the road, taking notes and enjoying the fact that people had rearranged my cultural furniture and I was tripping around on things, and I liked that. I liked that a lot.”

One of Australia’s most iconic train journeys is going into luxe overload for 2026 - thepointsguy.com - Australia
thepointsguy.com
05.02.2025

One of Australia’s most iconic train journeys is going into luxe overload for 2026

We've been trumpeting the great rail renaissance for a while now, and the trend sees little sign of slowing down, especially with Australia's latest addition to the world of luxury train suites.

The most romantic hotels near major US cities for a weekend getaway - thepointsguy.com - Usa - city Las Vegas - city Phoenix - state Texas - city Manhattan - state Rhode Island
thepointsguy.com
05.02.2025

The most romantic hotels near major US cities for a weekend getaway

There's a common misconception that you need to book a flight to experience honeymoon-worthy romance. Often, when couples envision a dreamy getaway (think: overwater bungalows, waterfront dinners and unforgettable views), they assume such wow factors can only be found overseas.

Travel Advisors Weigh In On Cruise Industry's 2025 Wave Season - travelpulse.com - Usa - state New York - county Hudson
travelpulse.com
04.02.2025

Travel Advisors Weigh In On Cruise Industry's 2025 Wave Season

Warm weather destinations like the Caribbean are proving popular, in part because of the freezing winter temperature in parts of the US. (Source: Nicole Edenedo)

This Country Was Named the No. 1 Wellness Destination in Asia — and It's Famous for Hot Springs and Forest Bathing - travelandleisure.com - county Bath - county Hot Spring - Japan - Usa - county Forest
travelandleisure.com
04.02.2025

This Country Was Named the No. 1 Wellness Destination in Asia — and It's Famous for Hot Springs and Forest Bathing

Feeling overworked, undervalued, and generally a bit frazzled? Then, it's time to start planning a wellness-focused getaway that will totally re-align you. And Book Retreats has just got the place to go. In December, Book Retreats released its Holiday Relaxation Report, which ranked the best relaxation destinations around the world, including a special focus on the top spots for wellness. To determine its rankings, the team created a seed list of 76 places, which it selected based on their «safety, solitude, serenity, nature, and wellness.» The team at Book Retreats then ranked those selections using nine data points, including the percentage of protected area, forest coverage, crowd density, noise and light pollution, peacefulness, and total wellness experiences. Finally, it gave each destination a score of 1 to 100 to reveal the top spots. 

'How to Win at Travel': An interview with TPG founder Brian Kelly about his new book, launching today - thepointsguy.com
thepointsguy.com
04.02.2025

'How to Win at Travel': An interview with TPG founder Brian Kelly about his new book, launching today

The day has finally come — The Points Guy's founder Brian Kelly has published his first book, "How to Win at Travel," and it's now available in bookstores and for online orders.

The Points Guy Has Some Travel Secrets for You - nytimes.com
nytimes.com
04.02.2025

The Points Guy Has Some Travel Secrets for You

Extra nights in cushy hotel suites, free premium air travel and even stays on private islands. Loyalty points and frequent flier miles, when strategically collected, can fund trips well beyond a traveler’s usual expectations and budget.

ITA Airways in 'exit phase' from SkyTeam as integration into Lufthansa begins - thepointsguy.com - Germany - Austria - Italy - Switzerland - New Zealand - Canada - city Rome - Singapore - India - city Brussels - Ethiopia
thepointsguy.com
03.02.2025

ITA Airways in 'exit phase' from SkyTeam as integration into Lufthansa begins

Italian carrier ITA Airways is leaving the SkyTeam airline alliance and will — eventually — shift to Star Alliance.

Our cruise ship left without us. Some quick thinking and a key part of our booking saved us from being stuck for long. - insider.com - Germany
insider.com
03.02.2025

Our cruise ship left without us. Some quick thinking and a key part of our booking saved us from being stuck for long.

I've traveled all over the world on ships, from small river cruises to mega-ships with thousands of passengers.

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