The New York Times – Travel:
Cruise lines are creating their own beaches, reaching out to families (especially on larger ships), and creating a boutique hotel vibe for luxury clients.
Category: Travel
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2025 Travel: Luxury Resorts Prioritize Privacy and Being Worth the Expense
The New York Times – Travel:
Even travelers of means want their money’s worth as they go farther afield, avoiding crowds and heat waves.
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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Solo Vacations: Group ‘Friend-Finding’ Trips Are Catching On
The New York Times – Travel:
A growing number of tour operators are bringing individual travelers together for professionally planned trips with a new emphasis on making friends.
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Travel 2025: The Forecast on Pricing is Mixed
The New York Times – Travel:
Domestic airfares are on the rise, economy hotels are holding steady and cruise lines are favoring booking incentives over price cuts.
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Travel 2025: European Travel May Include Train Trips, Stargazing and ‘Detour Destinations’
The New York Times – Travel:
Astrotourism, side-trips from crowded destinations, vacations in cooler places and a strong interest in train travel will all be in play in the year ahead.
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Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes
The New York Times – Travel:
The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art.
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Want an Authentic Travel Experience? Try McDonald’s.
The New York Times – Travel:
It’s a much realer version of the supposed authenticity we so often seek.