Helen Hatzis
Off the coasts of Hawaii, Alaska, and New England, winter brings one of the ocean’s most remarkable performances. Male humpback whales produce long, intricate songs that can continue for hours and carry across great distances through the water. These vocalizations form a central part of the breeding season, drawing attention from scientists and travelers alike
Samal Island has long attracted travelers with its clear waters and sandy shores, yet a growing number of visitors now linger for the meals that unfold along its coast. At Discovery Samal, the resort marking its third anniversary this year, dining has become a central part of the island experience rather than a simple convenience.
Hotel loyalty programs often reward careful planning, and IHG One Rewards has introduced a time-limited opportunity for members to add to their balances. The flash sale provides a 100% bonus on purchased points, effectively doubling the amount received for every point bought. This promotion remains available through August 17, 2026, giving travelers a narrow window
Theme park operators continue to expand paid experiences across their properties. Disney has introduced a new premium option for parade viewing at several locations. The change follows a pattern of additional charges that have appeared at parks in the United States and abroad over recent years. Travelers planning visits now face more decisions about how
American Airlines and Citi have updated their flagship premium credit card with a series of enhancements that take effect on August 23. The changes increase the annual fee while introducing new statement credits, higher earning rates on select bookings, and additional ways to accelerate progress toward AAdvantage elite status. For travelers who rely on the
Superyacht owners often blend their passion for the open water with a deep appreciation for fine art. Vessels that range from 24 meters upward become floating homes where carefully chosen paintings, sculptures, and installations reflect personal taste while enhancing the experience of travel. Yet turning these engineering marvels into secure galleries requires far more than
Spokane area, Washington – Light winds and lower temperatures arrived Monday to support crews battling multiple wildfires that have already destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures while prompting the evacuation of roughly 60,000 residents. The blazes, burning across about 12 square miles near the state’s second-largest city, remained uncontained as smoke filled
Nashville draws music lovers from around the world, yet one downtown stop offers a particularly intimate window into the life of an American original. The Johnny Cash Museum sits at 119 3rd Ave S, just steps from the energy of Lower Broadway. It gathers the largest collection of the singer’s personal items and traces his
Finland’s archipelago holds many quiet islands, yet one eight-acre parcel in the Baltic Sea near Raseborg stands out for its brief but distinctive chapter as a women-only retreat. Kristina Roth, a German-American entrepreneur who sold her tech consulting firm in 2016, purchased the property in 2017 and opened it to guests the following summer. The
South Pacific island nations often carry names shaped by distant observers. Nauru has now stepped away from that pattern. Its government has adopted the Republic of Naoero, aligning the official designation with the spelling and pronunciation long used in the national language. The change restores a name already present on the country’s coat of arms
In the Dorset market town of Sherborne, the Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin rises as a testament to more than 1,300 years of continuous worship and architectural refinement. What began as a Saxon cathedral in the seventh century later served as a Benedictine monastery, its stones bearing witness to centuries of English religious
Sonoma County – Travelers planning routes along the Sonoma Coast received welcome news this week as evacuation orders and warnings tied to a small wildfire were lifted. The fire, which started Thursday afternoon in a wooded area west of Highway 1, has now reached 50 percent containment while burning 152 acres, according to CAL FIRE.