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As the founder and CEO of Wanderful, Beth Santos has developed a sisterhood of more than 45,000 solo women travelers across the globe. Now, this changemaker has written a book to help more women see the world on their own.

American Airlines is the latest carrier to ensure inflight Wi-Fi is available from takeoff to touchdown.

Tickets for the U.S. Open Tennis Championships go on sale to the general public in early June. It's the final Grand Slam tournament held annually in New York and the crown jewel of the American tennis scene. This year the tournament will take place from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8.

The airline industry, a sector known for its complexity and high operational demands, is increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience. AI's capability to process vast amounts of data rapidly and accurately is proving invaluable in addressing the unique challenges of air travel.

Marriott Bonvoy's Uber offer is back, allowing guests to earn points towards future stays when they ride.

American Express is at it again with credit card changes for its cobranded Hilton cards, but this time, the changes target the business version.

On Sunday, travelers on Carnival Cruise Line's Legend ship will return home after a relaxing weeklong vacation in the Caribbean.

Oh no, Chase has decided to join the likes of other issuers to remove Priority Pass restaurant access.

Cruise lines sailing out of Baltimore are working to make alternative arrangements following Tuesday’s fatal bridge collapse.

So far in 2024, several in-flight medical emergencies have made headlines around the world. In early January, a passenger on a Jet2 flight from Tenerife, Spain, to Manchester, England, died after being found unresponsive in the lavatory. Passengers on a Munich-bound Lufthansa flight in early February described the “absolute horror” onboard when a man began gushing “liters” of blood from his nose and mouth; the flight returned to Bangkok for an emergency landing, but the passenger died on the plane. A third incident occurred on a flight from Punta Cana to Charlotte in late February when a 41-year-old female passenger began convulsing; the flight was diverted, but she later died at a hospital.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced that bookings for its 2027 World Cruise, “World of Splendor,” will go on sale on April 10, 2024.

Southwest Airlines is giving travelers a chance to earn a promotional Companion Pass® after flying one round-trip flight. This pass is essentially a buy one ticket, get one ticket free, allowing two companions to travel together. However, this promotion is only available until March 27, 2024.

Perched atop the jagged cliffs of Big Sur, the Post Ranch Inn is more than just a luxury retreat—it is a sanctuary where the grandeur of nature embraces the spirit of tranquility. Here, the untamed beauty of the Pacific coastline intertwines with the refined elegance of premier accommodations, creating a retreat that stands as a testament to serenity and comfort. As you wind your way along the coastal highway that leads to this secluded paradise, the rest of the world seems to fall away, leaving behind only the breathtaking vistas of land meeting sea. The Inn itself appears to have grown organically from these cliffs, constructed with a conscious effort to blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment, ensuring that the only thing that stands out is the view.

Looking for the best places to live in the United States? What about the cheapest places to live? Niche just issued the new report, “2024 Best Places to Live in America,” which has the answers.

It was an inauspicious start. Having cycled no more than a few metres, from the steps of the Angel hotel into the grounds of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, I fell off my bike.

For decades, cheap flights, nightclubs and booze made Prague one of Europe’s stag party capitals. City officials have spoken out about tourists’ drunken behaviour, but Prague remains popular among men dressed as Smurfs drinking 50 koruna (£1.70) pints of pilsner.

Finding the right running shoe can be harder than the workout itself. Running shoes come with different criteria than your normal walking shoes: It's important to consider the type of running you'll be doing, your arch, and the overall weight of the shoe. As for finding the proper fit for your foot, Shawn Marlovits, the owner of Fleet Foot Hoboken, says this: “A great fitting running shoe should have a snug fit in the heel and mid-foot with a roomy toe box. This gives the foot some good support in the heel and around the arch while allowing the toes to breathe. It should lace up the foot evenly and not put pressure on the instep of the foot.”

Embarking on a cruise is about much more than the destinations you’ll visit. Among the many onboard attractions, dining is a major part of any cruise vacation.

If you've ever taken a westbound flight, you may have noticed the flight time was shorter coming home than on the way there. For example, a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles takes about six hours and four minutes. However, you shave about an hour off the flight time on the return flight, which clocks in at just five hours and eight minutes.

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for beginners and experts looking for an easy way to earn miles without having to put much thought into it.

There’s a new way to get free elite status with Air France/KLM’s loyalty program, Flying Blue, which offers enticing perks even for U.S.-based fliers.