River cruising is one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry. In a little over a decade, a river cruise has gone from being a niche experience to a mainstream one, with voyages offered on rivers like Europe’s Danube, the Mississippi in the U.S. and Southeast Asia’s Mekong. But river cruising has a stereotype…

Cathay Pacific plans to grow its presence as a premium Asian airline in the U.S. — and not necessarily just by adding more dots to its route map. After opening two new routes in as many years, the Oneworld alliance carrier is focused on adding depth from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to the U.S….

Beach resorts along Mexico’s teeming coasts are a dime a dozen. However, it remains rare to find a luxury hotel tucked into a bucolic bay with its own private beach, where you are more likely to spot a sunbathing iguana as you bike to the spa or a coy coati during a shoreline stroll than…

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One of the easiest ways to enjoy extra perks during your hotel stay is to book through a credit card issuer’s luxury hotel program, such as the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program. Only select American Express cardholders can book stays through the Fine Hotels + Resorts program, and only some hotels and resorts…

Say goodbye to one of the biggest hassles of international travel — that is, if you’re on the right flight. United Airlines just became the latest U.S. carrier to launch a major time-saving program for travelers flying into the U.S. and then making a connection. As part of the new setup, passengers who fly United…

It’s looking increasingly likely that the federal government will shut down without a deal to keep federal funds flowing. This could result in some pretty severe impacts on travel, especially if a shutdown drags on for any great length of time. So-called nonessential government functions will end at midnight Tuesday if legislators and President Donald…

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American Airlines has a new North American partner. The Fort Worth-based airline on Monday announced a new codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier with a fast-growing network of flights on brand-new planes. As part of the arrangement, travelers will be able to earn and redeem American Airlines AAdvantage miles on certain Porter flights…

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, a jewel of the Hilton Honors program, is unveiling the final pieces of a multiyear renovation ahead of a “grand reveal” on Oct. 1. The newest updates to the property include a redesign of all 112 rooms, suites, villas and casitas across the property. These changes encompass new “soothing” lighting…