Helen Hatzis
Travelers seeking a seamless blend of branded luxury and all-inclusive convenience now have a new option on Costa Rica’s northwest coast. The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa has opened its doors in Guanacaste, marking the first time the JW Marriott name appears on an all-inclusive property. The resort occupies a site previously home
Dreischor, Netherlands – In a quiet corner of Zeeland province, a black-tarred barn built in 1735 now stands as the model for KLM’s latest Delft Blue miniature. The airline unveiled the piece on its anniversary this month, continuing a tradition that dates to the 1950s. Each year the carrier selects a real Dutch building and
Alaska draws travelers with its vast glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and abundant marine life that few other places can match. A cruise offers one of the most seamless ways to witness these landscapes, from calving ice walls to breaching whales, while moving between remote coastal communities. Recent guidance from The Points Guy highlights how fares for
Caye Caulker sits just off the coast of Belize, a compact island where the pace of life invites visitors to linger rather than rush. One traveler’s most memorable evening there involved little more than a plastic chair on a guest apartment balcony, the slow drift of fishing boats on the horizon, and reggae drifting from
Caye Caulker welcomed its visitors with a Caribbean sunset that turned the water to gold. A traveler arriving from Chetumal in Mexico discovered the island’s unhurried spirit almost immediately when a lost wallet prompted unexpected kindness from locals. That first evening set the tone for a visit defined by gentle rhythms rather than packed itineraries.
Ponant operates a fleet of small, purpose-built vessels that reach some of the planet’s most isolated coastlines and polar waters. The French line’s approach centers on expedition-style voyages that prioritize access over volume, allowing travelers to step ashore in places where larger ships cannot venture. Its itineraries span the Antarctic Peninsula, the high Arctic, and
New York travelers planning trips in the coming years will notice shifts in American Airlines service between LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International Airport. The carrier is moving one seasonal route and introducing another while making targeted changes across its broader network. These adjustments reflect efforts to align capacity with demand and support long-term operational
Nearly 800,000 readers cast votes in Conde Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, placing Santa Barbara at number five and Healdsburg at number eight on the list of best small cities in the United States. The results highlight the distinct appeal of these two California destinations, each offering its own blend of natural beauty, cultural
Seattle remains a gateway for travelers seeking connections across the Pacific, and Alaska Airlines is preparing to add another destination in Asia to its network from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The carrier currently offers nonstop service to Tokyo and Seoul, and executives have confirmed work is underway on a third transpacific route. This step forms part
Darby Township sits in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where local routines often stretch across decades. William Owen Hanna, known to friends as Owen, turned 100 on October 4 and still joins the senior league at MacDade Bowl for half the year. He has bowled since his teenage years, a habit that has outlasted careers, military service,
Yosemite National Park – Tuolumne Meadows sit high in the Sierra Nevada, their open grasslands serving as vital sponges for water and havens for wildlife. Decades of historical grazing left the soil depleted and the native sedges scarce. In response, researchers from Colorado State University planted 40,000 sedge seedlings to help rebuild the meadow’s living
New York City – A single decision made thousands of feet above the Atlantic turned an otherwise seamless return from the Greek islands into an unexpected detour through an ophthalmologist’s office. The contrast felt especially sharp: just days earlier the traveler had been relaxing in a hot tub on a superyacht, champagne in hand, under