Disney Cruise Line will soon own one of the world’s largest cruise ships — in what could be a play at breaking into the fast-growing Asian travel market. The Florida-based cruising arm of tourism giant Disney announced late Wednesday that it was buying a massive, half-finished ship that was until recently under construction for Asia-based Dream Cruises. Construction of…
Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance, home to big names like United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada and Singapore Airlines. Earlier this year, the world’s first airline alliance celebrated its 25th birthday. In recognition of the special occasion, Star Alliance launched its own HSBC cobranded credit card and points currency in Australia, called Star Alliance points. Interestingly enough,…
It’s back to the basics for Soho House parent company Membership Collective Group and its continued chase toward the profitability that has evaded it for nearly three decades. MCG — which also owns brands like The Ned NoMad, as well as The Line and Saguaro hotel chains — reported a nearly $92 million loss for the third quarter on…
Delta’s promise of offering free Wi-FI on all flights is getting one step closer to reality. This week, the Atlanta-based carrier introduced free internet access for all SkyMiles members on select aircraft. To enjoy complimentary internet access, all you need to do is enter your SkyMiles number and password on the landing page at deltawifi.com. Once signed in, you’ll…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information, including lounge access requirements. We knew there would be more Capital One Lounges, but locations remained a secret. Now we know that the fourth lounge will be located at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). The first Capital One lounge opened at Dallas-Fort Worth International…
Delta elite members, your elite year ends Dec. 31. This means there’s little time left to plan a last-minute Medallion Qualification Dollar run to keep or upgrade your elite status. But even that might not be possible depending on how packed your schedule is between the holidays, existing travel and other commitments. Given how expensive holiday travel is this…
Located in the heart of the Andes, the Ecuadorian capital is the perfect destination for adventure activities. Some of the top options include bear watching, camping, cycling and trekking.
In Churches of Paris (ACC Art Books), writer-photographer Peggy Shannon goes inside 37 awe-inspiring sacred spaces in the City of Light.
In the world of theme parks, the holiday season kicks off as soon as the gates open on Nov. 1. Parks like Disney World undergo a full transformation overnight, while others roll out the trimmings more gradually. One thing most theme parks have in common is that their “holiday” celebrations are predominantly centered around Christmas. That’s really no surprise,…
It might seem a bit early to discuss the elite statuses I hope to earn in 2023. After all, many travelers are still working on last-minute plans to secure status this year. However, I’ve earned — or have solid plans to earn — all the statuses I wanted this year. This is a result of me mostly returning to…
