My Favorite Airbnb: A Charming Artist’s Home in São Paulo, Brazil
Artist’s apartment in the heart of Jardins In 2007, I spent an epic month traveling around South America, a journey as remarkable for what I did experience (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay) as for what I didn’t: Brazil. The country is so large, so culturally dynamic, it just didn’t feel right
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I Walked 22K Steps in These Birkenstock Sandals
One thing about me: I love Las Vegas. And whenever I get a chance to visit, I love nothing more than slipping on a pair of comfy walking shoes and taking a long, destinationless stroll down the Las Vegas Strip, soaking in the lights and sounds of Sin City. Day
NextTrip acquires luxury OTA Five Star Alliance
Travel booking and media solutions company NextTrip completed its acquisition of Five Star Alliance, an online travel agency (OTA) for luxury hotels, for an undisclosed amount. NextTrip acquired the remaining 51% stake in the OTA following its initial purchase of a 49% stake in February. NextTrip is now the sole
American Airlines plans May opening for Philly Flagship Lounge, reports big first-quarter loss
American Airlines’ new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is on track to open next month, the airline’s top executive confirmed Thursday. Philly’s Flagship Lounge is expected to open sometime in May, American CEO Robert Isom said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The premium outpost, which was first
Road Trip: 4 Days on the Maine Coast
In terms of activities, it’s all about the beach in this part of the state—they can get packed in the summer months, and are deliciously vacant in the off-season. If you’re looking for a long, pensive walk on the beach, this is where you’ll want to do it, especially in
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8 Small Towns in California That Look Like Europe
Despite my 40-plus years living in California, I have yet to tire of city romps and off-the-beaten-path adventures in the Golden State. Even as a younger person, I knew a good thing when I had it—to live here is to have enviable access to some of Earth’s most spectacular places. In
2025 is the year AI agents will transform airline shopping
OpenAI recently announced a new shopping agent called “Operator,” one of many artificial intelligence agents that will be released from the big tech companies in the next few months. It is designed to independently perform tasks on behalf of consumers, including one of the most popular activities—online shopping. AI agents won’t
Alaska Airlines: Loyalty and premium investments paying off
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can look forward to the debut of the carrier’s new loyalty program this summer. The program is a key step in the Seattle-based airline’s merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The as-yet-unnamed program will combine and replace the separate Alaska Mileage Plan and Hawaiian HawaiianMiles programs. During a
25 Best Tote Bags for Every Travel Need (2025)
This bag is all about the pockets. No tote has ever kept me quite as organized as this one from MZ Wallace, a brand known for its signature quilted bags. It offers six interior pockets, five exterior pockets, and a detachable pouch, giving me a dedicated space for all of
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North America’s First F1 Karting Experience Is Coming to Las Vegas Next Week
A new F1 karting attraction in Las Vegas recreates the experience of driving in the city’s grand prix. Karts go 30 miles per hour, and the course includes a sliver of track form the real grand prix circuit. The experience is open to kids and adults starting in early May.
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