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Aug 7, 2024 • 8 min read

Aug 7, 2024 • 7 min read

Aug 7, 2024 • 8 min read

Aug 7, 2024 • 8 min read

The Barbie craze has come and (not quite) gone, but there’s no end to the ’90s nostalgia that it helped spark. If you missed the opportunity to stay in Barbie’s iconic Malibu DreamHouse, or are just looking for another chance to reconnect with one of your favorite childhood toys, the perfect opportunity is waiting for you. Starting on August 21, guests will have the chance to once again stay at the home of a beloved doll when they head to Littleton, Massachusetts, where they can step into the world of Polly Pocket. The vintage Slumber Party Fun compact has been turned into a larger-than-life-sized home, fit for up to four guests to spend the night. The spectacular 42-foot-tall property is an almost-perfect depiction of one of Polly's first homes (who actually debuted in 1989, but who's counting), and will certainly be one of the most unique Airbnbs guests could imagine staying in.

Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there’s an airport that best suits every traveler’s preference. Some passengers prefer to leave first thing in the morning to avoid delays, while others don’t mind a red-eye to make the most of their day.  

For some travelers, rest and relaxation is a must on vacation. That might mean unplugging from work and hitting the spa for a deep tissue massage, or connecting the mind and body through physical activities. In the latter case, having a cushioned and portable travel yoga mat will come in handy for early morning hot yoga or post-flight stretching sessions.

On Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ newest ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, I admired not one, but three, Picassos: Toros y Toreros, Antes de picar al toro, and Picador picando al toro, con matador al quite—each displayed on the nailhead leather walls of the cruise ship's steakhouse.

Many of South America's top sights are best experienced on a cruise ship. You can take in the lush scenery as you sail down the remote Amazon River, marvel at Chile's breathtaking fjords from the sea and come face to face with rare indigenous species in the Galapagos Islands.

Is a grand tour of Europe on your bucket list? We bet it is.

Low-cost Breeze Airways is back with one of its biggest route announcements of the year with new cities and routes ahead of the upcoming fall and winter seasons.

No passenger wants to get a dreaded middle seat on a plane, but turns out Americans covet views over arm room with window seats chosen as the most sought-after option.

Breeze Airways is planning a major network expansion, announcing a whopping 18 new routes on Wednesday. As part of the network moves, the Utah-based carrier will add five new cities to its route map.

If you're a regular TPG reader, you know we believe that the best use of hotel points is for hotel stays — other uses are almost always a bad idea. This is because you typically lose value on your hotel points when you redeem them for other things outside of booking a hotel.

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is giving away 1 million miles to one lucky winner, and putting fares on sale for just $19 to celebrate.

Southwest Airlines flights can now be booked online in more ways than ever — including with the popular travel website, Kayak.

The Netherlands is famous for its capital city, Amsterdam, but the country has much more to offer visitors.

Travelers flocking to the World of Hyatt loyalty program increasingly have new ways to earn and use points — and the Chicago-based hotel giant isn't done adding more variety to its offering.

You may associate the word "cruising" with short jaunts to the Bahamas or Mexico. On those cruises, a lot of the experience is about the onboard fun, and some passengers never even leave the boat.

Saudi Arabia wants investors to know its ambitious Neom development is on track.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, August 7, and now here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.