You can now take a sleeper train directly from Belgium right through to the Czech Republic with European Sleeper’s latest route expansion. We’ve written at length here at TPG about the great train revival, particularly the game-changing routes of European Sleeper, which is opening up rail connectivity across the continent. The rail operator first launched…
“The limit does not exist,” Cady Heron of the North Shore Mathletes famously said in the 2004 smash hit movie “Mean Girls.” In that scene, Lindsay Lohan’s character might have been solving a complex math problem — but the answer also seems to apply to New York City’s luxury hotel scene, where the buildings keep…
Avalon Waterways is the latest river cruise line to launch sailings on the Douro. The Denver-based brand on Thursday unveiled its first vessel on the vineyard-lined river in Portugal, which has been one of river cruising’s fastest-growing destinations in recent years. Dubbed Avalon Alegria, the 102-passenger ship will sail seven-night voyages on the Douro out…
Looking to make a trip to the Big Apple? Of course you are. New York is one of the most iconic cities in the U.S. — and for good reason. From its awe-inspiring landmarks to its world-class hotels and trendsetting dining scene, the city that never sleeps has plenty to offer. Here’s a roundup of…
Taiwan’s self-proclaimed “luxury” airline will touch down in its third U.S. gateway later this year. Starlux Airlines will commence flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) from its hub at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a thrice-weekly basis beginning Aug. 16. The Taipei-based carrier will deploy an Airbus A350-900, which features four first-class suites, 26…
It’s been almost five years since the world learned that a fourth theme park called Universal Epic Universe would be coming to Universal Orlando Resort. Aside from a March 2021 update that construction on Epic Universe would resume after it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal has been tight-lipped about what many believe…
There’s a new airport option for U.S. travelers hoping to make the trek to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — one that doesn’t involve the packed terminals and dense crowds of Cancun. On Thursday, Tulum’s brand new Felipe Carrillo International Airport (TQO) welcomed the first flights from U.S. airlines. It was an occasion marked by music, dancing…
With a new tax season looming ahead, you may wonder if you can pay your taxes with a credit card. After all, charging your taxes to a rewards credit card could mean you earn cash back, points or miles toward travel. Although you will generally get dinged with service charges and other fees for using…
Frequent flyer programs were historically designed so that the person who is sitting in an airplane seat on an eligible paid ticket would be the one who earns the miles toward elite status and that next sweet award ticket redemption. But the origins of frequent flyer programs are now 40 years behind us, and the…
United Airlines began rolling out a new tool Thursday aimed at making travel easier for passengers who rely on wheelchairs for mobility. The airline introduced a new filter on its search results page that allows passengers to enter their wheelchair’s specifications, and prioritize flights on aircraft that can accommodate that particular mobility device. Want more…