News•Mar 11, 2026
Trump Administration Restarts Global Entry Program
The Department of Homeland Security reactivated the Global Entry trusted traveler program at 5 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, ending a brief pause caused by a partial DHS shutdown. The suspension, announced in late February, had also affected TSA PreCheck as the agency redirected staff to core traveler processing. The Trump administration framed the restart as a corrective step after blaming the shutdown on Democratic opposition. JFK and Newark airports were the first to report resumed service, signaling a swift operational recovery.
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Mar 11, 2026
Is a Private-Island Paradise in Turks and Caicos Worth the Price? I Went to Find Out.
The New York Times travel piece chronicles a four‑day stay on Pine Cay, an 800‑acre private island off Turks and Caicos that hosts roughly 40 exclusive homes and a high‑end beachfront resort. The author describes the ultra‑luxury experience, from rapid boat...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Mar 10, 2026
How to Create Your Own Affordable Wellness Vacation
Wellness travel is booming, now worth about $1 trillion and projected to hit $4 trillion by 2029. The market is split between high‑tech, luxury retreats and low‑cost, culturally rooted experiences such as Icelandic geothermal pools and Irish seaweed baths. Travelers can save...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Mar 6, 2026
MSC Steps Up to Return Cruise Passengers Stranded in Dubai
MSC, the world’s third‑largest cruise line, began repatriating stranded guests after the Strait of Hormuz closure left six ships immobilized in the Persian Gulf. The company chartered seven flights and secured commercial seats, moving more than 1,500 passengers from the...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Mar 6, 2026
The Allure of Traveling to the French Riviera in the Winter
The French Riviera, traditionally a summer hotspot, is gaining attention as a winter destination thanks to its mild Mediterranean climate and rich cultural heritage. Visitor numbers drop to roughly one‑third of the summer peak, allowing travelers to enjoy historic towns...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Mar 2, 2026
After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules
Lufthansa’s cabin‑size policy forced German violinist Carolin Widmann to purchase an extra seat for her 1782 Guadagnini violin after staff deemed the case too long for the overhead bin. The multimillion‑dollar instrument was wrapped in a sweater and held on...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Mar 2, 2026
A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans
In the French Alps, short‑term rentals now occupy half of all beds, creating seasonal vacancy cycles known as “lits froids.” Airbnb listings have surged from 38,000 in 2019 to 72,000 in 2025, making France its second‑largest market after the United States....
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 25, 2026
From the French Riviera to Kyoto, Japan, 5 New Luxury Hotels
Five new luxury hotels are set to debut worldwide, ranging from a restored 350‑year‑old palace in India to boutique properties on the French Riviera and in Utah. The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho has been transformed into a 65‑room resort...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 24, 2026
Americans Flock to Japan’s Ski Country for Good Snow and Delicious Food
Americans are increasingly traveling to Hokkaido, Japan, to escape poor snow conditions at U.S. resorts and enjoy abundant “Japow” powder. The island’s ski areas, including Niseko United’s four resorts, receive up to 50 feet of snowfall each year thanks to cold...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 22, 2026
Traveling This Weekend? Here’s What to Know About the Snowstorm.
A major winter storm is set to hit the Northeast on Sunday and Monday, bringing blizzard‑like conditions and widespread travel disruptions. Major airports from Boston to Washington, D.C., including JFK, LaGuardia, Logan, Dulles, and Reagan, have warned of significant delays....
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 19, 2026
A Floating Sauna With Mountain Views
In Queenstown, New Zealand, Watershed launched a floating sauna that blends traditional Finnish steam with lake‑side thermal contrast, accommodating up to 20 guests across communal and private cabins. In Mexico City, Casa Bosques expanded its hospitality arm, Pension, adding seven uniquely designed...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 13, 2026
Little Houses on the Icelandic Prairie
Parisian fashion entrepreneur Djamel Cheboub launched Harmony, a two‑cabin retreat on Iceland’s southern coast offering glass‑walled lodges, private saunas and hot tubs at $800 per night, emphasizing slow, nature‑focused travel. The piece also commemorates photographer Martin Parr, whose posthumous memoir...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 13, 2026
Harry Styles Fans Plan New York Trips Ahead of Madison Square Garden Residency
Harry Styles announced a 30‑night residency at Madison Square Garden beginning Aug 26, 2026, prompting fans nationwide to plan trips to New York. Within days, Priceline reported flight searches to the city surged 1,273 percent and hotel searches jumped 414 percent. Social media platforms...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 12, 2026
JetBlue Damaged Your Expensive Luggage. Who Should Pay to Fix It?
JetBlue was held liable after a passenger’s vintage Louis Vuitton bag was ripped during a domestic flight, invoking U.S. Code of Federal Regulations that mandates a minimum $4,700 liability per passenger for baggage damage. The airline initially stalled the claim,...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 10, 2026
5 Destinations for Design Tourism
The article spotlights Cincinnati’s 20th Century Vintage Modern Expo as a premier design‑tourism destination, running Feb. 20‑22 at the Sharonville Convention Center. Over 70 dealers will showcase mid‑century furniture, lighting, and accessories across 40,000 sq ft, marking the event’s 31st anniversary. Highlights include a...
By The New York Times – Travel