The World's Greatest Vacations

Hawaii in-person events fill out the calendar

2022-06-06

Two years of Covid-19 restrictions have canceled public events or forced them to go online. But now that restrictions are gone, many of them are returning to in-person celebrations. Here are some Hawaii festivals and events to look forward to in the coming weeks and months: The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival is scheduled […]

Summer festivals are heating up the Caribbean once again

2022-05-30

Summer festival season is back in the Caribbean. After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the region is brimming once again with dance, brilliant costumes, music, regattas, rum, food and sights and sounds in events that showcase the diversity of the islands. Here’s a look at some of the biggest and boldest: The 27th Reggae Sumfest returns […]

Is A Sophisticated All-Inclusive Resort Right For You?

2022-05-24

You can have a truly immersive vacation with local authenticity at an all-inclusive resort. We’ll show you how with these reflections. Is an all-inclusive getaway as special as a trip you would plan yourself? Absolutely. You’ll have the best of both worlds on this vacation: a truly immersive experience that feels curated just for you. […]

How to get the VIP treatment at Universal Orlando

2022-05-23

While Universal Orlando passholders are getting a red-carpet entrance as part of May bonuses, there are ways to get that type of treatment year-round. Universal Orlando offers two such options: the VIP Experience, starting at $229 per person, plus park admission; and the more exclusive Personal VIP Experience, which starts at $3,000, plus park admission, […]

More Americans will be traveling for I Do’s In ’22

2022-05-16

Travelers are saying “I do” to destination weddings this year, with a recent Priceline survey indicating that 79% of Americans plan to attend a wedding in the U.S. that requires travel in the next 12 months. The report, which surveyed more than 1,000 Americans in early April, also found that 57% of respondents said they […]

Hawaiian Islands say ‘aloha’ to big ships, and cruise options grow

2022-05-08

Hawaii dropped its ban on large cruise ships in January, opening the door for cruise lines to redeploy their vessels back to the Islands. And while Hawaii has never been a major stand-alone cruise destination, with only one large ship offering interisland options, the increase in U.S. domestic cruise options means more sailings to the […]

Summer travel 2022: Europe awaits, but how will airports handle the rush?

2022-04-30

Scenes of long lines at British airports over the Easter holiday period probably looked familiar to the many Americans who have been caught in the periodic bursts of chaos that have accompanied the U.S. travel rebound since last summer. But should Americans, who are expected to resume European vacations en masse this summer, be prepared […]

America Airlines says business travel is about 80% recovered

2022-04-25

American Airlines’ total business travel demand is about 80% recovered compared with 2019 levels, with small and midsize business revenue approaching a full recovery, CEO Robert Isom said Thursday during a first-quarter earnings call. Revenue from large corporate clients is about 50% recovered. “Corporate bookings are at the highest they’ve been since the onset of […]

Cancun and Orlando again No. 1 summer destinations for Americans

2022-04-18

Americans are planning to be on the move this summer, with travel up 16% compared to last year, according to Allianz Partners. The U.S. itself will benefit from much of that travel, with nearly 75% of travelers headed to domestic destinations (Orlando, Seattle and Honolulu were the top three spots). Internationally, Mexico remains popular. Cancun […]

With so many choices, how do you find the right resort?

2022-04-11

All-inclusive resorts have come a long way since Belgian entrepreneur Gerard Blitz introduced Club Med resorts to the world in the 1950s. Today’s all-inclusive resorts span the globe and offer more than ever before in terms of services, accommodations, culinary options, beverage choices, entertainment and activities geared to specific audiences. Today, for instance, the Club […]