7 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear

The partial government shutdown has caused Transportation Security Administration screening lines to grow astronomically in the past month, with some waits topping three hours at busy airports. That’s why now is a great time to think about tools that can speed you through airport security faster. Among them, Clear and TSA PreCheck are the most widely available and useful…

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This luxury resort on Maui is now part of Marriott — and will soon be a St. Regis

Until quite recently, The Resort at Kapalua Bay, on the northwest shore of Maui, was known as Montage Kapalua Bay, but it has since changed management and dropped its association with Montage International. Now, it has been announced that the high-end Maui resort, in agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners, is officially part of Marriott Bonvoy. Better yet, the…

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Act fast: American Airlines is offering sweet confirmable upgrade deals for August

There is an incredible deal right now for lucky American Airlines AAdvantage elite members who have upgrade certificates to use. You can get confirmed in business class by using a systemwide upgrade certificate if you book premium economy on almost any American Airlines flight, but you’ll need to act fast. This incredible offer expires at midnight on Wednesday, March…

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Hawaii storm update: What to do if you have a trip planned to the islands

Hawaii is expecting another kona low storm, a type of seasonal cyclone, this week, according to Hawaii News Now, and the storm runoff has created hazardous water conditions, causing restrictions like no swimming due to brown water across the islands. Scattered showers are expected through Saturday, March 21. With the ground already saturated by the kona low storm that…

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STORY Hospitality unveils new premium destination in Montenegro: STORY Budva Riviera

STORY Hospitality has announced the signing of STORY Budva Riviera, an exceptional new landmark development set within the natural elegance of Montenegro’s Milocer Garden. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, the project promises a lifestyle experience that blends refined luxury with the effortless beauty of Montenegro’s most celebrated coastline. Representing STORY Hospitality’s return to…

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MANDARIN ORIENTAL OTTOLENGHI AMSTERDAM OPENS 19 MARCH

Ottolenghi Amsterdam will officially welcome its first guests on 19 March, 2026 with online reservations open now. Chef, restaurateur and author, Yotam Ottolenghi is returning to Amsterdam, 30 years after calling the city home, to open his first restaurant in the Netherlands, and second in mainland Europe. The restaurant is located at Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam and the vegetable-forward…

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LOPOTA LAKE RESORT & SPA IN GEORGIA TAPS ACCLAIMED DESIGN STUDIO “GYSPANDCONCRETE”

Set within the rolling vineyards and forests of Kakheti, Lopota Lake Resort & Spa, a 60-hectares family owned resort, has unveiled a newly completed reception and reimagined gift shop designed by Georgian architect Lado Lomitashvili, founder of Studio Gypsandconcrete, marking the latest chapter in the resort’s ongoing architectural evolution. Conceived as the first point of emotional connection for arriving…

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