Helen Hatzis
The U.S. Department of Transportation has postponed a regulatory change that would have altered how airlines handle passenger expenses after certain mechanical disruptions. The adjustment, originally scheduled to begin this week, will now take effect with flights departing on or after January 1, 2027. Travelers planning trips in the coming months can continue to rely
Alaska cruises draw travelers to a coastline shaped by glaciers, forests, and long-standing communities. The most common stops include Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, yet many itineraries also call at smaller ports that highlight distinct local histories and landscapes. These places reward visitors who take time to notice the details of daily life and the surrounding
Columbus, Ohio, is set to gain its first nonstop flight to Europe when Lufthansa begins service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Frankfurt Airport in May 2027. The airline announced the new route on a recent Monday, with flights scheduled to start on May 5 and operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and
London’s autumn art calendar reached a notable peak this October as major houses presented carefully assembled collections and standout works from the 20th and 21st centuries. The results underscored the city’s enduring role as a gathering point for collectors drawn to both historical significance and fresh institutional recognition. Sales across Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips reflected
A welcome offer of 200,000 IHG One Rewards points from the new IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card creates fresh possibilities for travelers seeking extended city stays or restorative resort time. Dynamic pricing means availability and rates shift with demand, yet sample dates show how the points can cover multiple nights when paired with
Lima, Peru, invites visitors to settle into one of two very different rhythms that define the capital. Coastal neighborhoods stretch along the Pacific with open skies and sea air, while the historic Centro holds layers of architecture and daily life that have shaped the city for centuries. Selecting a base here becomes part of the
Amtrak offers a practical way for travelers to connect distant cities and quiet landscapes without the rush of air travel. The free Guest Rewards loyalty program rewards riders who choose the rails, allowing points earned on tickets to support future trips that highlight the country’s varied terrain and slower pace. Members can also draw on
In southwestern Vietnam, Phu Quoc Island offers travelers a setting defined by its sea-meets-sand coastal scenery and a noticeably slower pace than much of the rest of the country. The island itself is large, requiring more than an hour to drive from north to south, which allows visitors to move between distinct areas at their
Gen Z is turning to snail mail in growing numbers, trading the speed of texts for the deliberate pace of pen and paper. The shift appears in paid clubs that deliver handwritten notes, themed stories and small keepsakes through the post, complete with wax seals and careful calligraphy. Psychologists see more than a passing aesthetic
Washington – The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to examine whether Congress had the authority to bar the distillation of spirits inside private homes under an 1868 statute. The move revives questions about a Reconstruction-era tax measure that remains in force more than 150 years later. Plaintiffs contend the prohibition exceeds Congress’s constitutional taxing powers,
Manhattan’s streets invite a slower kind of looking. Bronze doors that have shifted from warm gold to deeper brown, brass kick plates softened by years of hands and weather, and iron railings marked by quiet rust at the joints all carry the story of when a building first rose. These changes are not flaws but
Las Vegas – A Canadian man stands accused of removing a flamingo from a Las Vegas hotel, with court testimony now providing new details about the incident. The case centers on Mitchell Fairbairn and the bird known as Peachy, drawing attention to the presence of wildlife habitats within resort settings. Such features often form part