Here’s what I love about Chicago, and why you should go now
If you simply read the headlines about Chicago, you might be scared to visit and question why people live there. Reports of crime and homelessness are plentiful, so it’s a question many of us who willingly live here get asked. Chicago has lost residents over the past several years, but
9 Destinations Where a (Relatively) Cheap Family Vacation Is Possible
Among the things that don’t come cheap, family vacations can feel like one of them. There’s an oft-repeated joke that traveling with children isn’t really a vacation—it’s just picking up after them in a new location. Add in the often high cost of flights for the whole family, plus hotel
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What It’s Like to Stay at the Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome, Italy
Donna Camilla Savelli, a member of VRetreats in Rome, has re-emerged after a thoughtful renovation. The 94 rooms and suites have been reimagined with muted colors inspired by the soft hues of the property’s garden and the building’s historic architecture. Common areas, including the reception area and lobby lounge, have
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Hostaway AI Vacation rental property management tech company Hostaway has launched Hostaway AI, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for property managers. The tools include AI Review Sentiment Analysis and the Host
The best ways to travel to South Korea with points and miles
From the bustling city streets of Seoul to the sandy beaches of Busan, South Korea has a lot to offer. And although it’s a long (and often expensive) trip from the U.S., you can do it comfortably with your airline miles or credit card points. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Yosemite National Park Reservations Are Being Reinstated—Here’s Where Else You Need One
The standard “timed entry” reservation will be required from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day from May 23 through October 13, 2025. The reservations, which include Bear Lake Road, will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from May 23 to October 19, 2025. Additional reservation
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The $20 Uniqlo Shoulder Bag Is Surprisingly Spacious
There’s no shortage of viral travel accessories and trends, but every so often, one comes along that truly earns its hype. I’ve been a loyal Uniqlo fan for as long as I can remember, yet somehow I’d never given their accessories more than a passing glance. That all changed after
Mondee exits chapter 11 restructuring via acquisition
Tabhi has acquired travel marketplace Mondee Holdings, bringing the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Tabhi acquired all of Mondee’s assets and “strengthened its balance sheet by investing additional equity, significantly reducing debt and other obligations,” a statement said. The total investment amount was not disclosed. Tabhi—the new name for
Coming soon: Alaska Airlines’ Companion Fare can be used on Hawaiian Airlines flights, plus more benefits
Following Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, the carrier’s loyalty program — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan — continues to roll out new benefits for loyalty program members. Aside from new checked bag benefits for cobranded cardholders of each airline, complimentary upgrades and milestone rewards for Mileage Plan elite members, the
20 Best Airbnbs in Boston for 2025
Boston is a tapestry of colorful and exciting neighborhoods, some of which vary dramatically from one to the next. Whereas many of the top hotels in Boston are clustered around the Back Bay and Downtown areas, Boston’s best Airbnbs radiate outwards in all directions. Staying in an Airbnb in Boston
