The 10 best places to travel in January 2026

While the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is peak travel season in many parts of the world, January offers a welcome pause from the holiday rush. It is an opportune time to hit the reset button, recover from end-of-the-year burnout and, even better, take advantage of off-peak travel deals. To compensate for the drop in demand this…

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Best Western Rewards: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more

Best Western Rewards is a program many travelers overlook. After all, it isn’t a transfer partner of any major credit card rewards currencies, and its elite benefits are minimal. But, the program has a mix of luxurious WorldHotels properties, value-oriented SureStay Hotels and Best Western hotels and resorts at various price points where you can earn and redeem points….

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AirAsia rewards Enhances Offerings by Partnering with arrivia to Launch Cruise Booking Platform

AirAsia rewards, the loyalty program of Capital A, is thrilled to announce its newest partnership with arrivia, a global leader in travel loyalty and booking technology, to introduce a dedicated platform powered by iCruise. This initiative reflects AirAsia rewards’ continuous efforts to diversify its services and provide unparalleled value to its extensive member base.

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It’s officially flu season: How to avoid getting sick on a plane

It’s officially that time of year. Temperatures are plummeting, hot tea is flowing and flu season is here. But that’s not the only illness looming over travelers this holiday season. According to Dr. Waleed Javaid, epidemiologist and professor of medicine at West Virginia University, “Currently, there is a mix of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial…

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12 surprising winter vacation ideas for a warm-weather getaway

If you crave the sensation of winter sun on your skin amid the slowly dropping temperatures in the United States, a few obvious holiday destinations may spring to mind. Mexico, Florida, the Maldives and Dubai are all classics for a reason, delivering scorching temperatures throughout the shivering depths of December and January. But that also means they’re very popular…

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Swiss CEO on airline’s future: Free snacks, new short-haul seats and maybe even an inflight magazine?

The long-haul refresh of Swiss International Air Lines is, at long last, flying. The Star Alliance carrier debuted its new “Swiss Senses” onboard products between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Nov. 20. And, if all goes to plan, it will be standard onboard all of Swiss’ twin-aisle planes by the end of the decade. Jens…

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Spirit Airlines’ Black & Yellow Friday Deals Have Landed

The gift of travel savings is wrapped in black and yellow this holiday season. Spirit Airlines today unveiled its Black & Yellow Friday deals, giving travelers savings on their next trip this holiday season and into 2026. Travelers can take advantage of exclusive deals from the carrier including one-way flights starting at $251 for Saver$ Club members and $301…

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InterContinental New York Times Square Celebrates the 2025 Holiday Season With Festive Programming

InterContinental New York Times Square ideally situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan’s Theatre District, welcomes guests to a season of memorable holiday magic. With spacious accommodations, spectacular skyline views, and a host of festive on-property experiences, the hotel invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in true New York style.

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