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I’ll never forget my first “hawk walk.” It was at Ireland’s School of Falconry (just outside of Cong, north of Galway), where a great guide showed our tour group how to properly handle birds of prey. For about an hour, we wandered through the enchanting grounds of Ashford Castle, with our guide sporting a Harris […]

This week, United Airlines will kick off its summer schedule with service to new European destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain. The new routes begin launching April 30 — giving customers even more options to reach unique, culturally rich destinations across Europe. In 2026, United will offer up to 210 flights daily during peak […]

Southwest Airlines celebrates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with the introduction of Independence One, a special new livery from the airline that is known for democratizing the skies. Independence One will join two additional Southwest America-themed planes—Freedom One, which has been in the fleet since 2021, and Liberty One, a second newly-introduced aircraft […]

A remote stretch of sand in the Philippines has unseated last year’s champion to claim the top spot on the world’s most-watched beach ranking. The World’s 50 Best Beaches named Entalula Beach in the Philippines its best beach in the world for 2026, with Fteri Beach in Greece and Wharton Beach in Australia rounding out […]

Royal Caribbean Group confirmed its order with Meyer Turku for a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship, slated for delivery in 2029 and 2030, respectively, the company announced. The order is part of the company’s long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures the group’s access to shipbuilding capacity through 2036 and includes the previously […]

From innovative game shows and immersive technology experiences to thrilling outdoor adventures for all generations, MSC Cruises is unveiling a new world of family entertainment aboard its latest flagship, MSC World Asia. The ship will sail seven-night itineraries to some of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples and […]

American travelers are spending more than ever before on travel, with average trip costs surpassing $7,250 in Q1 of 2026. According to a recent Travel Trends Report published by Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance marketplace, this finding marks a 3.6 percent increase from the same period last year and the highest level of traveler spending […]

Air Premia, Korea‘s only hybrid airline, has launched new scheduled service between Incheon and Washington, D.C., expanding its North American network to the U.S. East Coast. Air Premia held an inaugural ceremony on April 24 at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport before operating its first regular flight on the new route. With the addition of […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that the Middle East is experiencing strong travel & tourism growth, with the sector expanding by 5.3 percent in 2025, outpacing the global average of 4.1 percent and reinforcing the region’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic travel markets. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research […]

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly confirmed Monday morning that he approached American Airlines with a merger proposal — and that American declined to engage.  According to a prior Reuters report, Kirby pitched the idea to President Trump in a February meeting, though he did not publicly reveal the approach until now. “I approached American […]