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Celebrity Cruises Opens Pop-Up Food Truck in Southern California

Southern Californians take note: Celebrity Cruises' pop-up gourmet food truck and spa experience is coming to you this August.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on August 02, 2013 at 11:38:59 AM EDT in News, Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises,
US Airways Launches New App

US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps, and check-in for existing reservations.

Posted by Seth Miller on August 02, 2013 at 8:58:32 AM EDT in News, Airlines Tagged: Airlines, Air Travel, Apps
Aman Resorts Opens Hotel in Venice, Italy

When an Aman Resort opens, we come running. And their new property along the Venice Canals is no different—oppulent designs and high-end amenities mix in a prime San Polo location.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on August 01, 2013 at 8:54:22 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Venice, Italy
Southern California's Hottest Hotel Openings

From rock-star suites to hotels housed in storied movie studios, Southern California has a new crop of stays that cater to a star-studded lifestyle from Palm Springs to Santa Monica.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 30, 2013 at 1:52:22 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels
Stunning SoCo Hotel Opens in Barbados

The rooms at the new Soco Hotel in Barbados are like extensions of the white sand and bright blue seas. The hotel beckons with a "less is more" ethos, luxe amenities, and vibrant dining.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 29, 2013 at 4:20:45 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels
Cool Commons Hotel Opens in Minneapolis

For all the interesting, artsy goings-on in the Twin Cities, there's a surprising lack of independently-owned boutique hotels. Until now, with the recent opening of the chic, new Commons Hotel.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 24, 2013 at 8:57:30 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Minnesota, Minneapolis, Hotels
Stylish New Airspace Lounge at JFK's Terminal 5

Passengers looking to escape the waiting-area crush at New York's JFK airport now have an affordable lounge where they can relax in style.

Posted by Seth Miller on July 22, 2013 at 4:00:40 PM EDT in News, Airlines Tagged: JFK, Airports, Airlines
Hawaii's Oldest Hotel, Volcano House, Reopens

Make yourself at home among the volcanoes with the reopening of Hawaii's oldest property, (they started taking guests in 1846). There's nothing dated about these new retro-chic renovations, though.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 22, 2013 at 11:33:49 AM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels, Hawaii
Heineken Asks Travelers to Risk a Random Trip with "Departure Roulette"

In a new marketing stunt, Heineken asked random travelers at JFK to "drop everything" and fly to a random, exotic location on the spot, assigned by a "departure roulette" board. What would you do?

Posted by Maggie Gorman on July 19, 2013 at 8:56:40 AM EDT in News Tagged: Air Travel, Beer, Thailand
United, Marriott Link Reward Programs

United Airlines and Marriott announced the RewardsPlus program this week, offering reciprocal rewards to members of both the Marriott Rewards and United's MileagePlus programs.

Posted by Seth Miller on July 17, 2013 at 1:59:28 PM EDT in News Tagged: Rewards, Hotels, Airlines, Air Travel