All articles tagged with #travel experience
Originally Published 12 days ago — by AOL.com
A Business Insider reporter details a 30-hour journey from New York to Miami on Amtrak, highlighting the features of a $500 private roomette, including beds, a toilet, and smart storage, making efficient use of limited space and providing a more comfortable alternative to coach.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Some California airports, including Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, are allowing non-passengers to access secure areas through new guest pass programs, aiming to enhance the airport experience and boost commerce, while maintaining security protocols. These programs require TSA approval and are part of a broader trend to reintroduce more personal and social elements to air travel post-9/11.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by OregonLive.com
The Portland International Airport, once highly ranked, has dropped to sixth place in the 2025 J.D. Power rankings for large airports, despite recent upgrades and improvements, highlighting the competitive nature of airport satisfaction ratings.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
The article describes the author's experience during a long layover at Dubai International Airport, highlighting its vibrant, multicultural environment and how it offers a space for reflection and a sense of limbo amid global travel.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Amtrak Media
Amtrak is launching its NextGen Acela high-speed train on August 28, aiming to modernize and expand its rail services across the US and parts of Canada, enhancing travel experiences for passengers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
A visitor's experience at the Colosseum in Rome highlights overwhelming crowds and a feeling of being in a tourist trap, despite efforts to avoid crowds and using skip-the-line tickets, revealing the challenges of visiting popular historical sites during peak times.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Points Guy
United Airlines is expanding its Premium Plus cabin, offering more high-end seats and redemption opportunities, responding to strong customer demand for premium travel options, and aligning with industry trends among major U.S. carriers to emphasize premium seating.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNBC
The TSA will immediately allow travelers to keep their shoes on at airport security checkpoints across the U.S., ending a 20-year-old rule, citing improved screening technology and the need to enhance the travel experience while maintaining safety standards.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by View from the Wing
American Airlines has opened a new, stylish Admirals Club in Philadelphia with a Flagship lounge, featuring e-gates for entry, but it is currently out of space due to high demand, leading to crowded conditions and some service issues. Despite the crowding, the lounge offers a beautiful space, good amenities, and surprisingly excellent cole slaw, though it could benefit from expansion and renovation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
The article ranks the 50 best U.S. airports in 2025 based on traveler feedback, ease of access, design, amenities, and unique features, highlighting airports like Detroit, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, Providence, and others that excel in providing a pleasant travel experience.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Delta Air Lines is set to launch premium lounges at airports in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, with the first lounge opening at John F. Kennedy Airport in June. The lounges will offer personalized service and amenities such as full-service brasseries, chef-assisted markets, and wellness areas. This announcement follows changes to Delta's loyalty program and access to its clubs, which received criticism from loyal customers. CEO Ed Bastian stated that the airline will modify its frequent flyer program to make it easier for members to reach Medallion status and to improve accessibility to its clubs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
The writer spent three nights on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, and found it overwhelming due to its flashy amenities and massive size. Despite potential concerns about its impact and safety, the ship has garnered significant interest and bookings, with the CEO touting it as the best-selling product in the company's history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Jo Kessel spends a week on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, attempting to experience everything it has to offer, from its eye-popping décor to its record-breaking slides and new thrill attractions. The ship boasts a range of colorful amenities, including a full-size merry-go-round and a £116k-a-week Ultimate Family Townhouse suite, which is sold out for the next year. Despite the ship's massive scale and numerous attractions, it's impossible to do everything in a week, leaving Jo eager to return for more.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, embarked on its first official cruise, offering a glimpse into the mega-cruise-ship experience. With over 40 restaurants and bars, seven pools, and a water park, the $2 billion floating resort is designed to accommodate nearly 10,000 people. The ship's amenities include a 5,800-square-foot pool, a swim-up bar, and outdoor activities like a surf simulator, providing travelers with a wide range of entertainment options.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno expresses a preference for avoiding fast travel in the game, emphasizing the importance of making travel enjoyable rather than boring. He believes that fast travel becomes necessary only when the game fails to make travel engaging, and suggests that discovering the world and encountering unexpected events are integral to the gaming experience. The game will feature limited fast travel options such as ox-drawn carts, with the director acknowledging the convenience of fast travel when implemented effectively.