October 2023

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Eric Rosen

Although the first Peninsula Hotel opened in Hong Kong back in 1928 and remains an Asian landmark to this day, the brand is still one of the world’s smaller ultra-luxury hotel chains, with just a handful of hotels sprinkled around the globe. In fact, there are only three Peninsula hotels in the U.S. — in

Ashley Kosciolek

“Her name is Ana — Anaconda!” said the chef, using his spatula to wiggle the snake-shaped mound of egg he was grilling in front of me, my travel companion and a group of several strangers. If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, corny jokes and communal dining, and you have an upcoming cruise with Norwegian,

Woman alone in ancient sequoia forest, illuminated

As an outdoors-oriented, music-loving road-tripper with itchy feet, I’ve taken many weekend trips over the past few years. I’ve spent days cooing over otters and elephant seals in Morro Bay on California’s Central Coast, I’ve explored Yellowstone National Park on horseback from the Wild West epicenter of Cody, Wyoming and I’ve danced the night away

Meghna Maharishi

Southwest Airlines is expecting to have a happy holiday season, even as it shakes off the memory of last year’s operational collapse. Holiday bookings are up for Southwest as the Dallas-based carrier said it has bounced back from an operational meltdown last winter that led to thousands of cancellations and delays. Want more airline-specific news?

Caroline Tanner

British Airways has a great new promotion where members of British Airways Executive Club can earn double Avios on flights. Once registered, members can earn double Avios on up to 10 flight bookings, which can also be booked through BA Holidays or BA Vacations (provided the trip begins in either the United Kingdom or the

Caroline Tanner

British Airways is offering discounted flights and hotel packages for travel to London as soon as this month, including round-trip economy flights starting at $585. Customers can also book vacation packages with discounted economy- and business-class flights, hotels and rental cars. You must book travel by Oct. 31. Deal basics BRITISH AIRWAYS Airline: British AirwaysRoutes:

David Slotnick

Oct. 23, 2023 • 1 min read Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker resigns: reports This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising

Katie Genter

Once you decide on a particular hotel for a trip, you still need to determine how to best book your stay. Perhaps you compare room rates booked through a couple of different sites. You might even use our award calculator to evaluate whether using points would provide solid value. However, one aspect you may forget

Zach Griff

Alaska Airlines is betting that you won’t mind spending nearly eight hours holed up in a domestic jet on its new longest route. The Seattle-based carrier announced on Friday brand-new service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, Alaska. New daily seasonal service will