As Southern California enters a season filled with events, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner offers travelers a convenient transportation alternative to get around the region. With the recently introduced 12th daily round-trip between Los Angeles and San Diego now in full operation, riders now have more flexibility. Serving 29 stations along a 351-mile coastal corridor, the […]

Traveling by motorcoach through small-town Cleveland, MS, earlier this year, cruise guests returning to American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) American Serenade  on the Lower Mississippi River had an encounter with a feisty veggie. As the travelers gazed at Delta State University’s stately buildings. ACL’s guide asked guests, “Do you know what this university’s mascot is?” No […]

American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, Rhode Island last week, celebrating the holiday and marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. American Patriot is the first ship in the company’s new Patriot Class—a fleet of 130-passenger ships designed exclusively for cruising the U.S.A. Sister ships American Pioneer, American […]

Hilton has announced the opening of The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland. Set along the North Atlantic coastline, Portrush is known for its beaches, rich heritage, and old-world architecture.  The 80-room hotel is inspired by the fictional character Marcus, a comic-book-style adventurer. Illustrations from Marcus’s journeys adorn […]

Emerald Cruises has announced that its 2027–2028 yacht cruising collection is available now. The new season introduces 25 brand-new voyages, including the inaugural Mediterranean sailing of Emerald Raiya, and the line’s return to Central America after a successful 2024 season. With 170 departures across four luxury yachts and visits to more than 200 ports in […]

G Adventures is dropping anchor once again in Sri Lanka as it relaunches its popular sailing adventures along the island’s southern coastline. Combining adventure and relaxation, the trips offer a completely different way to explore the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean“. With first departures in December, the seven-day “Sri Lanka Sailing—South Coast” trip can also […]

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has released its annual forecast of global car rental prices. The Ground Monitor 2025-26 forecasts slight rate increases, staying broadly in line with inflation across most regions. Global rental car prices started to stabilize last year following a period of upheaval; demand and supply began to find equilibrium […]

Upgraded Points recently analyzed Bureau of Transportation Statistics data on flight delay rates, average wait times, cancellation percentages, and tarmac delays in June through August to determine which hubs and carriers cause the most summertime disruptions. “Summer travel comes with a unique set of challenges, namely airport traffic congestion and summer storms, but some airports and airlines […]

Questex — the parent company of Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Agent Central and Meeting Spotlight as well as ULTRA, CMITE and GMITE — is making a major move into the affordable housing and multifamily real estate markets. The company announced this week it has acquired the event and media assets of Affordable Housing Finance and Multifamily Executive, marking […]