The World's Greatest Vacations

Airfares dropping as pent-up demand eases

2022-08-01

Budget roundtrip domestic airfares will drop to $286 this month, 25% below this year’s peak in May, according to a Hopper projection. The dip, which will bring prices in line with 2019, goes beyond the usual seasonal drop-off in August, which is 10% to 15%. It reflects diminished pent-up travel demand following a summer when […]

A Happier, Healthier You: 5 Fantastic Wellness Retreats

2022-08-01

From sunrise hikes to moonlight yoga and indulgent spas that can massage your cares away, wellness vacations are a chance to reset and reconnect. Looking for a trip that soothes mind and body? There’s a wealth of wellness retreats that help travelers return home healthier and happier. A new global trends report from Hilton shows that travelers in 2022 […]

Hawaii resort is bringing the Islands’ culture to its guests

2022-07-25

WAILEA, Hawaii — Although I didn’t once venture outside of the resort during a recent two-night stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, the sense of FOMO I expected to feel around that decision never materialized. Of course, there’s little pressure to leave the 15-acre, 383-room oceanfront property when the alternative means relaxing […]

Best Tropical Vacations: Explore Anguilla, Tulum and Maui Off the Beaten Path

2022-07-25

Lavish vacations call for sand and sea, but there are plenty of ways to get off the typical track. Sometimes, the beach isn’t enough. While you could escape to a hot tropical vacation spot like Anguilla, Tulum or Maui, you’re not the kind of person who spends your entire trip basking on the beach or […]

2022 will beat 2019 for most top-selling travel advisors

2022-07-18

Members of The 1000, a club for top travel advisors, are largely seeing sales trending ahead of 2019 numbers. In a recent member survey, 88% said 2022 invoiced sales are on track to surpass 2019. And what are these advisors booking? The 1000 provides a sales breakdown. Hotels are the most prevalent product at 34% […]

Heat Up Your Love Life With A Romantic Getaway To The Caribbean

2022-07-18

Connect with your love on a romantic getaway where gorgeous sunsets and tropical sea breezes are the norm. Few destinations make sparks fly like the Caribbean, from the lush rainforests and waterfalls of Jamaica to the relaxed party vibes of Playa del Carmen to the laid-back rhythms of the Dominican Republic. With an abundance of […]

Gram On The ‘Gram: Top Family Trips In 2022

2022-07-11

Set social media ablaze by taking an epic family vacation in one of these super trendy destinations. These days, social media is often our go-to for travel inspiration. This year, be your own influencer and take your family on a memorable vacation to one of the world’s trendiest destinations. Take photos that’ll be immortalized online […]

Cruise lines’ Covid policies ease as destinations drop their directives

2022-07-11

Many of the health and safety protocols that cruise lines adopted at the height of the pandemic are beginning to loosen, with both ocean and river lines citing the policies of the destinations they visit as influencing their decisions. “We are starting to see the ability for us to reduce our protocols and reduce the […]

The opportunity in misunderstood markets

2022-07-04

She was a travel wholesaler, assembling packages for travel advisors. He was a radio ad salesman, attracted to “NTR” — nontraditional revenue — opportunities. They married. Her job came with perks in the form of ticket vouchers, and the couple started taking weekend trips — first class all the way — that became the envy […]

Explore The Most Beautiful Places In The World On Your Next Bucket-List Vacation

2022-07-04

Plan a vacation where spectacular scenery takes center stage, and all you have to do is sit back and soak up the views. Are you ready to actually visit that destination you saved as your computer desktop background? We thought so. Set up your out-of-office message and book your dream vacation to one of the […]