Travels With PBS This Winter

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Hilton said on Monday it had launched a program to match aspiring hotel owners with capital.

Although skiers, snowboarders and other outdoor enthusiasts enjoy all that the winter has to offer, there are scores of people who prefer sipping a Pina Colada while relaxing on a sun-drenched beach. These “snowbirds” flee the cold weather as soon as the first snowflake falls from the sky.

Emirates has today announced an exciting new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai this winter. Starting from 12 January, people who have bought flights to Dubai or add a stopover in Dubai of 8 hours or more can enjoy free tickets to two of Dubai’s biggest attractions – the Museum of the Future and Atlantis Aquaventure. The Museum of the Future is the newest jewel in the Dubai skyline where visitors will be transported into the world 50 years from now. Furthermore, customers can cool off on the slides and rides at Atlantis Aquaventure, the world’s largest waterpark.

Snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures have hampered air travel operations across much of the country as the long weekend comes to a close.

Winter means many travelers will be spending time in cold-weather destinations, heading out on ski trips and cozying up by the fire in cabins, but it also can mean dry, irritated skin. It’s no secret that cold temperatures often leave our skin feeling extremely dry—especially after a long-haul flight. While it can be daunting to switch things up if you’re afraid of breaking out or causing further irritation, your current skincare regimen might not be cutting it against harsh cold and dry climates.

Riviera Travel will star in two episodes of ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ airing on January 26 and February 2 on British television network, Channel 5.

Iconic national parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite are already well known for winter fun. But many state parks also offer a snowy escape. Here are a few of the best.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed due to extreme winter weather throughout the midwest and northeast.  A check of FlightAware's Misery Map shows that the storm system has already caused over 800 delays. The most affected airports were Chicago O'Hare, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and Denver. Chicago’s O’Hare airport has canceled over 800 flights have, due to the ongoing winter storm. 

New Yorkers looking for quick winter getaways from the city are in luck: Amtrak is bringing back its popular buy-one-get-one-free sale, which offers free adult companion fares for midweek trips through February. The deal applies to full-fare adult coach tickets for trips within the Empire State on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on the Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen, Maple Leaf and Associated Thruways lines, with the exception of 7000-8999 Thruway service.

There’s a whole new year of travel plans ahead of us and those call for travel-friendly beauty products. With TSA liquid restrictions still in place, travelers need to be smart about what products they bring with them and we can help you make an informed decision on what to pack. Here are 15 travel-friendly products you’ll love to put in your carry-on.

Airlines canceled more than 640 flights as of Wednesday morning as a storm slammed large parts of the Northeast.