If you’re still expecting a flight attendant to hand you a tiny pencil and a paper arrival card, it’s time to reset your expectations. Around the world, countries are quietly killing off those paper forms and replacing them with digital systems you complete before you ever reach the immigration line. … Read more
In today’s internet-driven age, travel is more digital than ever. People are constantly connected during travel with smartphones, laptops, apps, and browsers, all playing a central role in every step of the journey. From booking flights to navigating new cities, technology can make travel a seamless experience. Here are a few … Read more
Luxury travel is more than just flying first-class, visiting the world’s most exclusive destinations, staying in 5-star hotels, and indulging in gourmet food. It’s about experiencing all of these things in comfort, style, and, most importantly, safety. High-end travelers face unique challenges, from safeguarding valuable belongings to avoiding potential scams … Read more
Still trying to decide how to ring in the New Year? It’s not too late to embark on a spontaneous New Year’s Eve adventure. From Mexico to Ohio to the Bahamas and even Italy, these luxury properties offer exciting and incredibly fun New Year’s Eve experiences. Check out these last-minute … Read more
Each year we all look to get the most out of the magical holiday season. Whether it’s a quick flight to New York for the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree or a trek to San Fernando in the Philippines for The Giant Lantern Festival, all Christmas roads can … Read more
Itching to get back to international travel but looking for affordable long-haul flights? Meet Norse Atlantic Airways – a new airline offering affordable fares primarily between Europe and the United States. Founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021, Norse boasts a fleet of 15 modern, … Read more
Hardcore cyclists often balk at the mention of electric bikes, but that doesn’t negate the fact that there’s a market for these pedal-assist types of transportation. What if you could keep your pedal bike, and have the option to convert it to an e-bike when needed? Swytch Bike provides a … Read more
With COVID keeping families apart for months, we could all use some quality time together. Multi-generational trips provide an ideal way to reconnect. The challenge: finding the trip that works for your family. In my family, we have four generations and–in normal times–we plan a getaway at least once each … Read more
Even the most intrepid travelers worry about testing positive for COVID in a faraway land. Who among us wants to be quarantined or worse, hospitalized, thousands of miles from home? I don’t know about you, but when I’m sick, the only place I want to be is home. Introducing COVAC … Read more
The Intercontinental San Francisco opened downtown in 2008 with much fanfare. The gleaming multi-story premiere property with stellar views was meant to serve as a cornerstone convention hotel that mostly meets the needs of conference attendees. The city had expanded the Moscone Convention Center just steps from the hotel in … Read more
Christmas shopaholics take note: gift giving is NOT canceled this year! Main Street Pops, a pop-up programming company based in Hoboken, NJ has rounded up the best gifts for each person on your list with an Outdoor Holiday Gift Market starting this Sunday, offering unique artisanal products from local makers, … Read more
The thought of a New England road trip conjures up images of long stretches of country roads covered with fallen leaves or serene mountainsides painted in autumn reds and oranges. It’s true . . . autumn drives through New England yield many beautiful sights. It’s hard to believe that some … Read more
Good old-fashioned American road trips have stepped into the spotlight post COVID-19. We’re taking a look at some of the most scenic. Buckle up!
“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”—the Dalai Lama This sage advice still applies to 2020 despite the restrictions we are experiencing from the coronavirus. While jetting around the world remains impossible now, those of us eager to travel will find ways to make it happen. Michael Johnson, … Read more
Those of us suffering from wanderlust remain anxious to return to the skies, but flying post COVID-19 will look a little different. Here’s what to expect.