The Super Bowl and Mardi Gras will make New Orleans a major travel hotspot this year. Photo: Medioimages/Photodisc
By Jeanenne Tornatore, Orbitz.com senior editor
What will be trending this year as the hottest destinations and best bets for deals? We’ve just released our 2013 forecast of all things travel and here’s the inside scoop: (more…)
Hotel ZaZa in Dallas is offering special meal deals during the month of January.
By Mark Chesnut
A recent survey of senior corporate travel buyers commissioned by the Business Travel Show has revealed that budgets are on the increase for 2013. But that doesn’t mean that business travelers aren’t keeping an eye on expenses. For anyone looking to make affordable business travel one of their New Year’s resolutions, here are a few tips to keep in mind. (more…)
Olympic Gold medalist Misty Hyman, swim coach at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, offers travel fitness tips.
By Mark Chesnut
Combining business travel with a fitness regimen is always a challenge, and when you throw in the festive holiday season, it can be even harder to stay in shape. So here—just in time for that list of New Year’s resolutions—are some travel tips for feeling good the road. (more…)
The Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee north offers space for socializing and working.
By Mark Chesnut
In years past, business trips inevitably meant lonely hours spent working in hotel rooms. But a new generation of hotel concepts—as well as non-hotel rentable work space—has brought fresh options to travelers who want to stay productive without being sequestered. (more…)
Cue the “Run, Run Rudolph.” Credit, Flickr: Elvert Barnes.
By Angie Jaime
Celebrating the holidays is great! Fighting off the crowds at the airport—not so much. So how do you get to the Christmas ham and Hanukkah latkes without going postal? Our expert Facebook fans are dropping some knowledge:
Unique holiday shopping: The Ace Hotel New York has interesting gift ideas.
By Mark Chesnut
It’s that time of year. Busy travelers are suddenly realizing that they’ve got tons of shopping left to do, and very little time to do it. But fear not. Road warriors may find an array of unique holiday gift ideas right in the lobby of the next hotel where they check in. Here are some noteworthy examples to help you shorten your holiday list. (more…)
The Hyatt French Quarter is one of the most recently renovated hotels in New Orleans.
By Mark Chesnut
With its rich history, tasty cuisine and traditional hospitality, New Orleans is a perennial favorite with vacationers. And thanks to the city’s well-equipped hotels and convention space, it’s also a big seller when it comes to business travelers too. With a bunch of renovated hotels and historic venues coming back online, there are more reasons than ever to plan another visit to the Big Easy. (more…)
Premium economy airline seats are a big trend in the air. Pictured: Virgin America’s Main Cabin Select.
By Mark Chesnut
In recent years, nearly every major U.S. airline has introduced some form of “premium economy” seating—that hybrid class of service that’s in the front of the economy cabin. You’ll often get more leg room and priority boarding when traveling in these seats. But not all premium economy service is equal—and not every airline even offers it on every plane. Here’s a comparison of who offers what. (more…)
The One UN New York Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in its luxurious West Tower. Photo: LatinFlyer.com
By Mark Chesnut
It’s one of the biggest gripes of frequent travelers: Why is an all-important service like Wi-Fi free when you stay at the cheapest budget hotels, but an annoying, nickel-and-diming extra fee when you stay at a luxury property that’s already charging an arm and a leg for the room?
It doesn’t have to be this way. With a bit of strategizing, you might find yourself logging on for free a bit more often. (more…)
Airport oasis: XpresSpa is one of the largest operators of airport spas. Pictured: Dallas/Fort Worth.
By Mark Chesnut
Whether it’s delayed and overcrowded flights, a high-pressure business meeting or just an overlong trip, there are countless reasons why travelers get stressed out while traveling. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to relieve that stress, thanks to the array of independent spas and kiosks, airport-adjacent hotels and luxurious airline-operated lounges that offer services designed to soothe and rejuvenate. Here are a few ways to work those knots out. (more…)
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