Gold tips

Queensland may be best known for its epic surfing and sunny, sandy beaches — but this Australian state also features landscapes of rugged mountain peaks and jungle forests to explore. Brisbane can be a great urban place to set as home base in Queensland, but for those who want to stay in a relaxing spot just steps from the sand or nestled into the jungle of the forest land, these Airbnb options make for awesome spots to spend the night with easy access to the state’s best attractions.

This isn’t your regular bowl of pho.

At an age when most schoolkids are still learning to tie their shoelaces, Nathaniel Prebalick — AKA Gold Plate Nate — was teaching budding treasure hunters how to pan for gold. As a third-generation prospector, he was raised amid the sparkling streams of California’s Gold Country, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, getting to know its watery veins as well as the life lines of his own hands. 

Setting a new “gold standard” for travel, Bhutan is now offering duty-free gold to visitors, who may have been discouraged to visit the destination due to the high sustainable tourism fee.

Hyatt Hotels unveiled on Tuesday a new brand, Hyatt Studios, as its entry into upper-midscale extended stay lodging in North America. It expects the first openings in 2024.

Two travelers to the Barcelona airport carrying a fortune worth of jewelry and cash in a diamond-encrusted bag nearly left the country $9.3 million poorer after thieves snuck away with their luggage.

In February, when Starbucks announced it was converting its frequent-drinker program to a revenue-based scheme, there was a collective groan from the caffeinated crowd. As with similar conversions by the major airlines, Starbucks’ new earning rules would mean fewer rewards for most customers.

On February 28, 2017, at the stroke of midnight, Hyatt’s current loyalty program, Gold Passport, will be terminated. That’s right: terminated. As in, the end. Kaput.

Located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Cabarrus County is an escape from the city proper that has no shortage of things to do. There’s a wealth of adrenaline-fueled experiences, historic treasures at an old gold mine, museums, food markets, and cafés that are perfect for remote workers looking for a change of scenery.