Carnival Corporation has announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030. A respected industry […]
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With European getaways on the rise, Upgraded Points set out to discover just how American travelers are perceived abroad. From the nation most likely to roll their eyes to the U.S. states blamed for the worst traveler behavior, the findings reveal a complex set of cultural impressions across the pond. “European countries are hotter than ever as destinations for […]
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In its Centennial year, Delta is elevating its inflight dining with refreshed menus that bring seasonal flavors onboard. The airline’s latest enhancements showcase its commitment to delivering a premium culinary journey, especially in Delta One. Delta’s international routes are getting a culinary upgrade. In May, Delta launched its first-ever flight to Sicily with new daily […]
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Just as Kylie Minogue’s career explodes in the U.S, so is Accor‘s! After years of watching from the sidelines as its competitors deepened their U.S. footprints, Accor is finally stepping into the American spotlight with some real oompf — and doing it with Vegas flair. The French hotel giant has announced its first-ever property in […]
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New research and analysis from Thrifty Traveler shows that the largest U.S. airlines have resumed charging higher fares for most one-way domestic flights than on roundtrip bookings. Thrifty Traveler searched and analyzed 2,000 domestic flights, comparing prices for 1,000 one-way flights against 1,000 with a return added. That analysis found that the nation’s five largest […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed its spring/summer 2027 deployment—allowing travelers to get ahead on planning their spring and summer break vacations. The season features over 500 individual voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 of the world’s top homeports, including Miami; Seattle; New York City; Southampton, England; and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. From April […]
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TL;DR America has amazing public caves. You can find adventure exploring them. See cool rock shapes inside. Spot animals that live there. Some caves hold important history too. Key highlights include: Western Marvels: Reopened Crystal Cave (CA – marble, requires hike/booking), year-round Lehman Caves (NV – tours/wild caving), Sea Lion Caves (OR – coastal wildlife), […]
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Most people think you need Instagram or TikTok to travel. You don’t. In fact, more travellers are logging off and getting more out of their trips. So what happens when you explore the world without sharing it every five minutes? This article breaks it down. No filters, no FOMO, just real travel. Why Would You […]
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Samson Sky CEO Sam Bousfield, designer of the Switchblade flying sports car, was a featured panelist at the 19th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium, recently held at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. The Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) is the world’s longest-running electric aviation technology event, the focus of EAS being on technological advancements in the […]
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Beginning July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines customers will have the option to select their seat at the time of booking for flights scheduled on or after Jan. 27, 2026. “Our Customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience,” said Tony Roach, executive vice president customer & brand, at Southwest Airlines. “Assigned seating […]