Before the dawn of private jets and business class flights, royalty and high society members traveled through Europe onboard luxury trains. Now anyone can do it — if they are willing and able to spend £1,700 ($2,300) for a one-night…
Uber can now track your flight so a ride home is ready when you land
A Uber driver in New York City. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Uber is trying to make it less of a hassle to get a ride home from the airport after your plane lands. The company announced Wednesday that customers can…
The 50 best restaurants in the world 2021 from William Reed Media
An annual list of the world’s 50 best restaurants is back — and for the first time, one city dominated the top two spots. Two restaurants in Copenhagen, Denmark — Noma and Geranium — ranked No. 1 and No. 2…
How being unvaccinated against Covid-19 can impact your wallet
A patient receives a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot at a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination clinic in Southfield, Michigan, on Sept. 29, 2021. Emily Elconin | Reuters Some people are still holding off getting vaccinated against Covid-19, even as mandates increase for the…
Norwegian Cruise Line set to launch full fleet by April, CEO says
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship arriving in the French Mediterranean port of Marseille, July 27, 2021. Gerard Bottino | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO Frank Del Rio said Tuesday that his full fleet of…
Employees must be vaccinated against Covid
A traveler wearing a protective mask speaks with an attendant at the Southwest Airlines check-in area at Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Southwest Airlines said Monday…
Dr. Scott Gottlieb expects families will gather for holidays
Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Monday that unlike in 2020 he fully expects families and friends to gather around the holidays this year. He also suggested there are ways to do so that can minimize Covid risk. “Nothing is…
Global airlines to cut losses 78% to about $12 billion next year, IATA says
A plane lands on the southern runway at London Heathrow Airport. US and EU travellers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be allowed to enter England and Scotland without the need to quarantine from Monday. Steve Parsons | PA…
Where to travel in the Philippines? A guide to visiting six spots
At first glance, the more than 7,100 islands that make up the Philippines may appear to be similar. Those islands — of which some 2,000 are inhabited — differ by history, culture and religion, meaning they draw tourists for different…
Expedia Group to merge loyalty programs across brands, expand benefits
Mike Coppola | Getty Images Online travel powerhouse Expedia Group plans to unify and expand customer loyalty program offerings across its portfolio of brands. The move will result in “the most complete travel rewards offering in the industry,” according to…