A big travel time-saver is expected to launch this week at the world’s busiest airport. By July 31, Delta Air Lines expects to begin new security protocols for passengers flying in from London and then catching a connection at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The changes would allow those connecting
Hawaiian Airlines is getting ready to add premium economy to its workhorse fleet of long-haul planes. Last week, executives at Hawaiian’s new parent company, Alaska Air Group, confirmed the comfortable recliners are planned for the airline’s Airbus A330s — older aircraft that Hawaiian uses heavily on flights between the U.S.
Between pasta, pizza, wine, beaches, designer stores and some of the world’s fastest supercars, Italy is the perfect place for both a relaxing getaway and a jam-packed adventure, no matter your interests. You can visit the historical sights in Rome, the canals in Venice and the famous art museums in
Fast-growing Viking has one of the most diverse arrays of itineraries of any cruise line. Not only does the California-based company offer ocean cruises in almost every corner of the world, it also offers river cruises on many of the world’s major rivers. That’s notably different from most cruise lines;
This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog Discovery Samal Unveils a Touch of Island Elegance at The Bistro Discovery Samal elevates the art of indulgence with The Bistro, a sophisticated dining concept located beside its peaceful villa pool. Surrounded by lush island greenery and touched by
Google Flights is one of our favorite tools at TPG, but Google Travel goes well beyond cheaper flights — and it’s constantly evolving, as I found out in a recent conversation with James Byers, group product manager for travel at Google. We both agreed that Google Flights Explore is one
This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu and NUSTAR Hotel Cebu Nominated for the 2025 LUXE Global Awards. Cebu, Philippines — Cebu’s leading hospitality icons—Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu and NUSTAR Hotel Cebu—are proud to be officially nominated for the prestigious LUXE Global
Since opening its doors in 2004, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC has maintained its status as the resident neighborhood cool kid in the ever-chic, Chelsea-adjacent Meatpacking District. Following a multiyear, $40-million sprucing up in 2021, the hotel debuted refreshed guest rooms, a refurbished rooftop and a private membership club in late 2024,
This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog ArteFino 2025: Celebrating Filipino craft, culture, and community. Makati, Philippines — ArteFino 2025, presented by Security Bank, officially opens from July 31 to August 3 at Power Plant Mall, highlighting Filipino craftsmanship, heritage, and sustainable innovation. Now in its
“Alcoholic beverages will not be accepted in either carry-on or checked baggage for this flight,” read the email reminder I received two days before flying from Hamburg, Germany, to Abu Dhabi onboard Etihad’s factory-fresh Airbus A321LR. That’s the first time in my more than 1,000 lifetime flights that I’ve ever
What’s the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question doesn’t come with an easy answer, but — as you might expect from TPG — we’re happy to share our thoughts on it. Our aviation team looked
Viking is unusual among major cruise lines in that it operates both ocean ships and river ships. Despite this, it has one of the easiest-to-understand fleets. The vast majority of Viking’s river ships — at last count, there were more than 80 — feature the same design. If you’ve seen
