If you are a frequent flyer and spend many hours traveling each year, having elite status with an airline, such as United Airlines, can make a significant difference in your travel experience. Shorter lines, faster service, complimentary upgrades, international lounge access and other benefits can easily make stressful trips more seamless. However, these perks do…

It may be a California comeback, but the Regent brand of today is nothing like it was in 1990, when it took a star turn as the hotel backdrop in “Pretty Woman.” Regent Santa Monica Beach officially opened its doors last month — a return to U.S. shores for the brand that was previously best-known…

MSC Cruises fans will soon receive more perks for their loyalty. The line announced Thursday it will add another tier to its MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program. The new Blue Diamond level will be the highest tier frequent MSC cruisers can obtain, requiring 25,000 points or more. The Blue Diamond membership tier brings embarkation-day benefits…

Seoul has emerged in recent years as an in-demand destination. But South Korea’s capital can still feel daunting for first-timers, given its size — it’s one of the world’s biggest and most densely populated cities — and differences in language and culture. As anyone who’s already taken a trip to Seoul will assure you, there’s…