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United Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Chicago and Washington D.C.
United today announced plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles international airports. This marks the first time United has operated these flights since 2023. United offers more flights to Tel Aviv than any other U.S. airline and will be the only airline operating flights between Tel Aviv and both Chicago and Washington D.C. Flights from Chicago begin Nov. 1 and will operate four times per week, and flights from Washington D.C. begin Nov. 2 and will operate three times per week.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Makes a Bold, Heartfelt Bet on Family Travel with a Grandparent Guarantee
In honor of National Grandparents Day on September 7, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today unveiled The Grandparent Guarantee – the next bold evolution of The OUTRIGGER Promise. Rooted in Hawaiian values and designed for one of today’s fastest-growing family travel movements: skip-gen vacations – where grandparents and grandchildren set out on adventures together – the pledge celebrates kūpuna (elders) and the timeless tradition of strengthening familial bonds.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES OPENS 2027 MEDITERRANEAN SOLAR ECLIPSE EXPEDITION
Atlas Ocean Voyages the leader in intimate, yacht-style expeditions, today unveiled an extraordinary new journey: the 2027 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through the Mediterranean that combines the cultural riches of Spain and Portugal with the rare wonder of a total solar eclipse, viewed from the perfect vantage point—at sea.
Toledo Zoo Celebrates 125 Years with Three-Day Conservation Symposium
The Toledo Zoo will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a landmark three-day international symposium Oct. 21-23, bringing together leading conservationists, scientists and educators from around the globe. The event will showcase the Zoo’s century-long impact on wildlife conservation and its ongoing commitment to inspiring communities and protecting species worldwide.
AWAKENING AT WYNN LAS VEGAS INTRODUCES THREE NEW ACROBATIC PERFORMANCES
Awakening, the boundary-breaking spectacle at Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), adds three acrobatic performances to its production – including the dazzling Shoulder Ballet, a Slackwire performance, and a Russian Bar sequence. Seamlessly integrated into the show’s immersive, in-the-round experience, these spellbinding performances showcase the incredible artistry and athleticism of elite acrobats from around the world.
Tripadvisor Launches Redesigned Traveler-First Map Experience
Mapbox, the location technology platform, today announced that Tripadvisor has adopted Mapbox for its redesigned ‘traveler-first’ map experience on web and mobile. Tripadvisor is the world’s largest travel guidance platform, helping hundreds of millions of travelers find the best hotels, restaurants, and activities. The new Tripadvisor maps are built with the Mapbox Maps SDKs and showcase the latest features of the Mapbox Standard 3D basemap. The new map experiences have already driven an increase in map engagement and a positive impact on bookings.
Boeing and WestJet Announce the Airline’s Largest-Ever Order for 67 Airplanes
Boeing and WestJet today announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.
Introducing Sebring Resorts: Your Invitation to Live, Stay and Play
Sebring Resorts has created a master-planned, motorsports-inspired community offering an unprecedented blend of high-performance lifestyle and refined comfort. Strategically located just minutes from the legendary Sebring International Raceway and Sebring Regional Airport, this private enclave sets a new national standard for enthusiasts, adventurers and those who simply demand the best.
Fall Into Fun in Coastal Mississippi with Autumn’s Best Events
As summer gives way to crisp coastal breezes and golden sunsets, Coastal Mississippi – comprising Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties – invites travelers to embrace the fall season with a lineup of unforgettable events. From unrivaled car shows and art festivals to spooky bayside adventures, the 62 miles of the Mississippi Gulf Coast are the perfect escape for fall.
The World, Residences at Sea Celebrates Completion of Transformative $30M+ Dry-dock
The World, Residences at Sea, the largest privately owned residential mega yacht on the planet and the only one of its kind currently in operation, has successfully completed its most ambitious dry-dock to date, ushering in a new era of environmentally responsible and elevated luxury living at sea.
Golden Eagle luxury Trains announces 2026 program highlights
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has released its 2026 program of all-inclusive journeys by private train for travellers. A perfect form of slow travel, rail journeys are surging in popularity, with the group adding more new trains and routes for the coming year. The romance of travel from years gone by is delivered beautifully on a luxury train journey, helping guests discover new regions, restore their energy, experience awe and celebrate special moments and milestones.
A Legend on Water: Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Floats for the First Time
Making waves, a legendary Royal Caribbean vacation floated into its next phase of construction as Legend of the Seas* officially touched water for the first time. The teams behind the construction celebrated the moment as the newest family vacation floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where Legend will continue to take shape ahead of its August 2026 debut.