The 11 most important hotel openings of 2016
A new year brings new everything -- new goals, new challenges, new plans, and (fortunately for us) new hotels. We've already gone the nostalgic route, taking you on a tour of the hot new hotels of...
View ArticleThe 5 best hotel gyms in the world
True fact: once you become “in shape,” it takes all of two weeks of inactivity to begin getting “out of shape.” Two weeks. That’s it. TWO. Now, of course, we realize that you are probably not flying...
View ArticleOracle billionaire Larry Ellison has sold most of his Hawaiian airline
Larry Ellison has sold a controlling interest of his Hawaiian airline two years after buying it, the company announced this week.Island Air is a budget carrier that helps people fly between Oahu (where...
View Article10 credit card scams to avoid when you travel
These days, credit cards and debit cards are almost as much a part of travel as planes, trains, and automobiles. Doing an entire trip with nothing but cash or checks seems almost quaint. But those of...
View ArticleThe best places to surf south of the equator
Like baking a cake, there are plenty of ingredients that make up the perfect climate for a good wave. These include a good swell, time of day, tide, direction of the wind, and fetch of the ocean's...
View ArticleOne couple quit their jobs to build a new life traveling the US in a...
In October 2014, Kelly Tousley and Curtiss O'Rorke Stedman vowed to quit their jobs, leave their home base in Juneau, Alaska, and see the US by "paying gas, not rent."The couple bought a...
View ArticleThe complete guide to traveling to Aspen
Crested Butte, Colorado, is often called the last great Rocky Mountain ski town: It’s got an Old West charm that Vail, which sprung up out of nothing half a century ago, never had. Best of all,...
View Article5 hard truths about quitting your job to travel the world
So you think you want to quit your job to travel? Sounds amazing. But don’t be fooled — it’s not all motorbike adventures and daiquiris on the beach.Traveling long term, and embracing the career...
View ArticleThis hotel is underneath a waterfall in the middle of the Chilean rainforest
Deep in the Chilean rainforest sits a magical hotel, aptly named the Magic Mountain Hotel.Living up to its fairytale-like name, the hotel is shaped like a volcano, covered in moss, and has a waterfall...
View ArticleThe most popular places to travel this winter, according to TripAdvisor
A new year calls for new travel plans.If you haven't started planning your winter getaway yet, take a look at TripAdvisor's recently compiled list of the top winter destinations for US travelers.The...
View ArticleCuba is becoming a destination for lavish quinceañera parties — here's what...
Quinceañeras, which celebrate a girl's 15th birthday and her official transition into adulthood, have been a part of Latin America tradition for centuries.Now, thanks to the re-establishment of...
View ArticleWhy Airbnb doesn't spell doom for the hotel business ... yet (HLT)
Airbnb, the tech company that allows travelers to book rooms directly from homeowners, crossed the 2 million listings mark in 2015. And the company has sometimes touted itself as an alternative to...
View ArticleStars like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are flocking to this resort in the...
The Amangiri Resort is located near a canyon in the middle of the Utah desert. It's pretty isolated, which is why it's a Hollywood hot spot. Stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Gordon Ramsay have...
View ArticleFive teenagers invented a suitcase that solves the biggest problem with luggage
What's worse at the airport than hauling around a ton of luggage and keeping track of it the whole time you're trying to get to your plane? Not much! This new invention is going to help a lot of...
View Article8 jaw-dropping tax havens of the super rich
There are roughly 80 countries that are considered tax havens. These are secrecy jurisdictions with incredibly low to no taxes. (See also: 7 States With the Lowest Taxes for Retirees).Billionaires and...
View ArticleTour the remote island where the most secret scene in 'Star Wars' was filmed
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for "Star Wars: the Force Awakens."The final scenes of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" take viewers to a distant, remote planet. Similarly, the real-life stage for Luke...
View Article'Hidden airports' are the best money-saving hack airlines don't want you to...
Chances are when you’re searching for flights, you’ll check Kayak or Orbitz to find the best price.But a new travel website called Tripdelta claims to have created an unique algorithm that searches for...
View ArticleAirline prices are about to hit a 3-year low
The cost of buying an airline ticket will hit a three-year low this month, before starting to creep back up as demand increases this spring, according to a new forecast by Hopper.com.The site predicts...
View ArticleIt looks insane, but bringing an ‘emotional support turkey' on a plane seems...
Owning an animal can be important for our mental well-being, and nowadays, many of us take our pet companions everywhere from restaurants to airports.But instead of cats or dogs, some people have a...
View ArticleJapan keeps this defunct train station running for just one passenger
For years, there’s been just one passenger who regularly waits at the Kyu-Shirataki* train station, on the island of Hokkaido, Japan: A high-school girl, on her way to class. Trains stops there only a...
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