Your guide to the can’t-miss holiday happenings in New York City for 2024

New York City is an incredible destination year-round, but there’s something extra special about the city during the holiday season. Open-air holiday markets fill the air with the scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. Skaters twirl on open-air ice rinks, and spectacular shows fill theaters and illuminate the night with festive lights. Once you…

This Apple Maps update makes it easier to navigate national parks, so I took it on a ‘test hike’

I can barely leave the house without relying on my iPhone and Apple Watch to help me get where I’m going, let alone travel. I’ve long used Apple Maps for driving and walking directions when navigating a new city. Last year, the tech giant introduced a handful of features that made my devices even more…

Quick points: How to book Virgin Hotels with Virgin points

If you’re planning to visit a major city or even want to enjoy a possible staycation, Virgin Red will now let you redeem rewards points for Virgin Hotels. Virgin Hotels currently operates in the following cities: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, New Orleans and New York, as well as two U.K. locations, Edinburgh and London….

First look: Bluey’s World in Brisbane, Australia, is ‘doggone’ fun for kids

Fans of the Aussie cartoon “Bluey” now have a new way to experience the hit animated children’s show at Bluey’s World in Brisbane, Australia. It’s certainly a journey for those living in the U.S. (or anyone who’s not already in Australia), but if you plan to visit Brisbane with young kids, this interactive experience should…

On board the world’s first Airbus A321XLR, the aircraft that could revolutionize transatlantic travel

There’s a new plane in the sky that you might fly on your next trip to Europe. The Airbus A321XLR (which stands for extra long range) is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (just over 5,400 miles), which will open up new possibilities for mid- and…

Last-minute strategies for earning World of Hyatt status

As the end of the year approaches, you should consider your progress on any hotel elite statuses you’ve been working toward this year. Log into your account to check whether you’ve earned the status or still need more nights, points or other metrics. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re striving for World of…

Accor’s luxe Sofitel Legend brand expanding to the pyramids of Giza

You’ll be able to sleep as decadently as a pharaoh at Accor’s hottest new hotel in development. On Thursday the Paris-based hotel giant announced plans for Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza, a new luxury hotel in development in Egypt in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company. The hotel, slated to open in late 2027,…