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Luxury on the runway: Upscale airpo...

Luxury gifts and brand-name clothing are hot finds at JFK Airport, Atlanta Airport and Orlando Airport, where luxury retailers offer lots of shopping inspiration.

Sheraton spending big bucks on glob...

Starwood Preferred Guest program members, as well as fans of Sheraton Hotels, are enjoying major upgrades at multiple hotel properties around the world.

Fairmont, refreshed: hotel upgrades...

Fairmont Hotels is unveiling an array of upgrades worldwide, with new amenities at hotels including the Fairmont San Francisco and the Fairmont Kea Lani.

Across the pond: Residence Inn grow...

Marriott International is stepping up growth plans for its Residence Inn brand, in destinations throughout Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa.

Back by popular demand: 50 free tri...

By Valerie Moloney While winter isn’t melting away anytime soon (no thanks to Punxsutawney Phil), we at Orbitz do our […]

Smooth sailing: meeting on biz-frie...

Cruise ships may be associated mostly with vacations, but they are also well equipped to handle business meetings, conferences and events. Here are tips for planning the perfect meeting at sea.

Growth spurt: Marriott's Edition br...

After a slow start Marriott International's Edition hotel brand is slated to open in New York, Miami, London and other cities.

Tags: New York hotels

Read up: Hotel libraries overflow w...

Luxury hotels around the glob are creating libraries stocked with expensive coffee table books. Here are a few places where you can read in style.

Tags: New York hotels

Lobby evolution: the new style at C...

Courtyard by Marriott is one of the latest hotel chains to revamp its lobbies to reflect today's travel lifestyle. Here's what to expect when you check in.

Big city leaf-peeping: Fall foliage...

While crowds flock to the picturesque towns of New England for fall vacations, international cities unwind a notch to render local character (and cheap hotel rates). From the Salon du Chocolat in Paris to fall foliage in Central Park, see what

Tags: London hotels

Marriott's new Autograph Collection...

Marriott's fast-growing Autograph Collection of independent luxury hotels continues to grow. Here are the latest properties to come on board.

Tags: Hotels, New York hotels

Le Meridien debuts new lobby concep...

In the coming months, guests at Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts will see an artistic new approach to the arrival experience. Here's what to expect.

Tags: Hotels

Robots, kiosks: Gadgets changing th...

New hotel apps. Automated check-in. Cell-phone key cards. And maybe even a robot bellhop. Here's what you can expect from hotel technology today.

Celebrity Silhouette steps out of t...

The latest in the Solstice class of cruise ships, the Celebrity Silhouette finally reveals herself on July 23rd for her 7-night inaugural sailing through Europe out of Hamburg, Germany. The ship offers a twist on all of the unique features that

Tags: Cruise, cruises

Hilton, in growth spurt, expands gl...

As Hilton Worldwide continues its global growth spurt, travelers will find new hotel options on several continents — as well as a new lobby concept.

Tags: New York hotels

Hotels up the ante with luxury prod...

From fashion tips to wine tasting and art exhibits, luxury hotel brands are upping the ante this year with new services and products. Here's what you can expect.

Tags: Hawaii Vacation, Hotels

Sophisticated Seabourn Quest sets o...

The newest addition to the wonderful world of luxury cruising, the Seabourn Quest debuts next month and offers the ultimate in service and amenities for guests looking for a distinguished cruise experience.

Tags: Cruise, cruises

5 movies that make me want to take ...

The summer that "Dirty Dancing" came out (1987, if you're feeling nostalgic) my next-door neighbor and I spent the next nine months recreating the routines in our backyard and memorizing every word to "Be My Baby," a painstaking process that

Tags: Atlantic City

Meet me in Madrid: Orbitz launches ...

Europe, we're in lust with you -- you of haunting ruins, rustic food, couture and ancient art. What we would sacrifice to walk with your kings, your artists, your ingenues. As a destination, you cannot be sampled in one itinerary -- nor would

Tags: Europe

Family vacations by sea: Cruising o...

After a week’s sojourn in France, we made our way to Southampton, UK to board the flagship of Cunard’s fleet for the ultimate cruise and family vacation. What can match the thrill of embarkation day? Ours was beautifully sunny and cool for

Tags: England