Airline official calls for harsher penalties on airplane-drone near-misses
An unidentified drone operator nearly collided his UAV with an Air Newzealand plane descending onto Auckland airport. Air Newzealand flight… Read More »
Singapore Airlines’ new regional cabin product on its 787 jets
Singapore Airlines unveiled the results of its US$350 million investment in new regional cabin products on 20 Boeing 787-10s in… Read More »
Destination Residences Hawaii partners with Hawaiian Airlines
Destination Residences Hawaii and Hawaiian Airlines have partnered to provide guests of Maui’s premier Vacation Rental Company up to 20,000… Read More »
Biometric self-boarding at LAX a technological milestone
A trial project that is testing ticket- and passport-free international departures at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is the first such… Read More »
How airlines are doubling down on comfort to lure Business Travelers
In 1944, Jean-Paul Sartre wrote that hell is other people, a maxim that perhaps most accurately describes the current state… Read More »
Airlines that want to stand out offer great inflight amenity kits
Airlines that skimp on amenity kits are choosing a false economy. Aviation is a competitive business and people still make… Read More »
Airlines are offering news amenities for healthier flights
From meditation, apps to exercise videos, healthier snacks to gourmet meals, airlines both international and domestic are renewing their commitment… Read More »
Great dining and activities on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast
More than ever before, Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast is enjoying its day in the sun. Hugging the island’s eastern shores,… Read More »
The summer’s social calendar in England
Something palpable happens to the English social calendar when summer arrives. Frocks are brushed down, hampers are fastened, shoes are… Read More »
The best whiskey and golf course pairings in the British Isles
Both whiskey (or whisky, if you’re in Scotland) and golf got their starts in the British Isles, and it ends… Read More »
The reasons why airline service is awful
Frequent flyers know airline service is a shell of its former glory, and it’s getting worse. From damaged and lost… Read More »
Why airlines can get away with poor customer service
As much as other types of companies might want to ignore their lowest-margin patrons, most don’t have that luxury. A… Read More »
The best travel experiences in Bolivia
Wild, untouched, and still decidedly off-the-beaten-track, the appeal of travel in Bolivia is gradually growing to match its most-visited Andean… Read More »
The best train journeys in the world
One of the best ways to travel and see the world’s sights is by train. Here are some of the… Read More »
The best nature destinations in Brazil
Luxury tourism to Brazil is back in focus with the news that Virgin Atlantic recently announced that they would launch… Read More »
10 of the world’s most scenic stargazing holidays
The Milky Way over the desert, Norwegian Lights in Tromso and a planet-themed cruise to New York – there are… Read More »
Axe-wielding robbers steal €400k of jewels from luxury Paris hotel
French police are searching for a team of robbers who stole thousands of euros’ worth of jewels and luxury clothing… Read More »
First class is disappearing from airlines
First class is disappearing at a worrying rate. As an increasing number of airlines opt to either reduce capacity or… Read More »
Stonehenge and the battle over a $3 billion tunnel under one of the world’s most famous prehistoric sites
For millennia Stonehenge has been the centrepiece of Neolithic funerals, druid festivals and pagan ceremonies. Now the iconic monoliths find… Read More »
Why luxury resorts in Cyprus are installing ‘cat hotels’ for strays
We’ve all come across stray cats in European holiday destinations. They’re a dime a dozen in places like Greece and… Read More »
Five Places to Chow Down for Cheap in Washington, DC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_search][vc_column_text] PHOTO: Fresh and delicious Mexican food comes cheap at District Taco. (photo via Flickr/m01229) Touring Washington, D.C. can get… Read More »
New gastronomic delights in Crete
One of the most exciting travel experiences begins with food discovery. In recent years, Crete has seen a surprising number… Read More »