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:
The Farm on Adderley is just one of Ditmas Park’s many excellent dining options.
Our Neighborhood Insider series takes you on a tour of the coolest up-and-coming areas around the country.
By Steve Dollar
Now home to its own newly consecrated sports arena and seemingly as celebrity-riddled as Soho, Brooklyn isn’t quite the downhome borough it once was. Major attractions such as Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Green-Wood Cemetery, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the hipster boîtes of Williamsburg are as appealing as ever. But more curious travelers may want to look deeper and get away from the weekend crowds. If that’s your goal, then Ditmas Park is a gem. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Will and Kate are expecting! We love babies almost as much as we love London.
In case you’ve somehow managed to avoid every single news outlet this week, let us fill you in: Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting a royal baby. (Say it with us: squee!) All this chatter has put us in a London state of mind. Here are a few things we love about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s hometown:
Thinking about heading to London? Check out our full London Travel Guide. Cheers, mates!
By Angie Jaime
So if you haven’t gone luggage shopping lately, you probably aren’t aware that the state of baggage is pretty grim. Not unlike this year’s election, you basically have to choose between the lesser of two evils. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Luxury in the air: The Qantas first class cabin.
By Mark Chesnut
No one looks forward to a long nonstop flight. But sitting in the front of the cabin can make a big difference when it comes to comfort and amenities. Here are a few examples of the advantages of flying first class on long-haul flights. Read the rest of this entry »
Gild Hall Hotel in New York has its own restaurant, but the Food Truck Concierge offers even more options.
By Mark Chesnut
Gourmet cuisine has always been a big draw at luxury hotels that cater to business travelers and upscale vacationers. But in recent years, hotels have gotten even more imaginative in how they connect travelers with great food. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
By Steve Dollar
What do people do after ingesting a massive holiday dinner with assorted friends and relatives, many of whom have traveled thousands of miles through crowded highways and airports to spend a few hours communing with their loved ones?
As many Americans will do Thursday when they celebrate Thanksgiving, they’ll kick back and watch a movie (before or after the various Major Sporting Events of the day). And there’s a good chance the movie will boast a holiday theme, since it’s one thing everyone can relate to. For all the hearty folks heading from here to there during the next few weeks, here’s our Top 5 movies for holiday travelers.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Everything that can go wrong will go wrong in this classic John Hughes comedy. An ode to roadbound misadventure, it stars Steve Martin at his flappable best as an uptight advertising executive. Absurdly cheerful goofus John Candy is his catastrophic companion, a shower-curtain-ring salesman who derails him on a zig-zagging journey home from New York to Chicago by way of…Wichita? While taking every mode of transport at hand, each man discovers that the other isn’t exactly who they seem to be. When wheels fail them, an unexpected friendship prevails.
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