From the Caribbean to Lake Como, More Hotels Are Embracing the Off Season

Fabrice Moizan, the general manager of Eden Rock — St Barths (#10 Resort in the Caribbean Islands), the legendary red-and-white-flecked property in St. Barts, began noticing the off-season trend in the summer of 2020, when travel restrictions across Europe rerouted many vacationers to the Caribbean. The property had an unexpected surge in bookings from May … Read more

New Africa Cruise Itineraries Are Coming to Both Sides of the Continent

Under the forest tapestry of fluffy fruit bats and intersecting branches, I crept closer to a prehistoric-looking giant tortoise that had taken refuge in the shade of some shrubbery. My presence on Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean was improbable for a number of reasons. The world’s second-largest coral atoll is not only extremely remote … Read more

The Best Airbnbs in Tampa, Florida

Tampa is having a moment—and it’s long overdue. Nestled on Florida’s glittering Gulf Coast, this vibrant city is where Cuban heritage meets a cutting-edge culinary scene, where pirate cosplayers have their own holiday (check out Gasparilla, an annual pirate fest), and where palm-lined boulevards open onto glimmering waterfront sunsets. While there are some great hotels … Read more

What Fliers Need to Know About Air Traffic Control Amid the Government Shutdown

The US federal government has now officially been shut down for more than two weeks, and the nation’s air travel system is feeling the strain. Flight delays and cancellations have occurred throughout the country as air traffic controllers, working with delayed paychecks, are calling in sick at slightly higher levels than usual, Transportation Secretary Sean … Read more

This American Airlines Credit Card is Great for Occasional Fliers Who Want Premium Perks

The Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard earns 6 miles per dollar on eligible AAdvantage Hotels bookings; 3 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases; 2 miles per dollar on restaurants, rideshares, and public transit; and 1 mile per dollar on all other purchases. Each AAdvantage mile earned through the card also counts as a Loyalty … Read more

What to Do in Central Hokkaido, Japan’s Tranquil Northern Escape

It’s worth remembering that Hokkaido—Japan’s vast northernmost island and one of the least densely populated islands in the world—is not Tokyo. Gone are the crowds, lights, and service robots. In their place: vast open space, empty roads, and abundant nature. Hokkaido, then, is the perfect cultural palette cleanser from the all-out assault of the futurist … Read more