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"We heard you, Hilo," Adam Decaire, Southwest's Airlines senior vice president of network planning and network operations control, said in a statement. "Las Vegas is important to you, and you're important to us. This service gets you faster to family and fun in Nevada where you also can access easy connections on Southwest to many of the 75 places that we serve nonstop from Las Vegas with as many 272 departures a day."

Indeed, the iguana families permanently vacationing on the 14-acre property are just one of many refreshing reasons this palm-dotted resort stands out. The hotel is in the final stage of a transformational, multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation (light sleepers rejoice, the heavy lifting is over), with updates including a lineup of brand-new restaurants, an upgraded pool with swim-up bar, and expanded recreational facilities.

The suitcase measures 22 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches deep, which meets the carry-on size requirements for Delta, United, and American. This means you can avoid overpriced baggage fees and worrying about fitting it in overhead compartments. Made of ABS and polycarbonate, it's no wonder a happy buyer said it's "very durable." One reviewer who's owned the suitcase for a year said it's "been with me on over 30 trips," adding that it's "holding up very well," with another shopper echoing that it still "looks brand new" after several trips. A third person gave it their stamp of approval after taking it on a "28-day trip" with "lots of train rides and cobbled streets."

Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol has officially opened, marking the brand's debut in Mexico. The Baja California property stretches along the coastline of Cabo del Sol, featuring 163 rooms, including 88 suites and three private villas. The Los Cabos resort was designed by Mexican architect and interior designer Sordo Madaleno, alongside Paulina Morán and George Wong Design. Madaleno drew inspiration from historic Mexican architecture, reinterpreting courtyards, arcades, water features, and timber structures with a modern touch.

When I moved as a college student, I was going to college in Oregon, and they had a great sister school program with Tokyo International University. It was just a six-month exchange program, and then I went back to the US. After college, I did an MBA, and once I finished, I learned that there was a program for being a civil servant in Japan where you would facilitate exchange between your home country and Japan, work with nonprofits, and do translating.

For those of us who aren't scientists or daring expeditioners, it's hard to imagine what the polar desert of Antarctica is really like. We chalk it up to temperatures well below freezing, endless icy terrains, and life only in the form of penguins, seals, and humpback whales. Across the vast majority of the continent's 5.5 million square miles, this is the reality.

Ski and snow may be far from your mind as you savour the last days of summer, but if you're thinking of attending the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy come February, there's no time to waste. With the right planning, it's still possible to be a part of the action this winter - where you can hear skis slide across the snow, and the sweet scrape of skates on ice, as over 90 nations compete for medals.

Switzerland has always been a dream for skiers, but access to its best mountains just keeps getting better. From the glacier-high terrain around Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis to the wide-open bowls of Verbier 4 Vallées, the Swiss Alps are leaning into a new era of convenience and variety, with plush slope-side hotels, world-class spas, and cozy restaurants ranging from rustic to sleek. And the expansion of major multi-resort passes- Epic Pass now offers days at Verbier and Andermatt,

For decades, Lago del Turano has been a cool, cleansing haven for Romans desperate to escape the city's oppressive summer heat. The picture-perfect retreat is a mere 70 km from Rome by car, yet its beauty and allure remain a mystery, untapped by tourist hordes. Tucked into Italy's Apennine mountain range and 536m above sea level, Lago del Turano ticks all the boxes: charming medieval villages (complete with industrious nonnas), soaring green mountain ranges, regional food served by friendly restaurateurs,

No matter my destination, a versatile pair of walking sneakers is always the first shoe on my packing list. I took these slip-on sneakers with me to Chicago in March, and they've accompanied me on pretty much every getaway since, becoming one of the most-reached-for shoes in my collection. What sets these Oprah-approved sneakers apart is their smart, travel-friendly design: they slide on and off with ease, yet feature a sleek leather upper with bungee laces that give them a more polished look.

In 1971, French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau sailed his boat Calypso to Belize's Great Blue Hole, the world's largest marine sinkhole, and named it one of the world's top dive sites-a level of renown elevated by his grandson, Fabien, when he partnered with Richard Branson to explore its depths in 2018. While the submersible expedition didn't resolve any Mayan mysteries or leviathanic myths, it did highlight the country's natural beauty and commitment to protecting it.

In the past, not that many hotels planted their roots in Miami's North Beach, where private homes, condos, and low-rise buildings have kept the neighborhood's residential vibe. As someone accustomed to buzzy South Beach, North Beach felt like the unaffected counterpart, quieter and far less commercialized, with the beach steps away. So, as I arrived in Maison Felix, it was like stepping into a tucked-away gem.

It's about a five-hour drive from Akron to South Bend. Things get a little tricky on the outskirts of Cleveland, but after that you just stick to I-80. I stopped for gas and a Subway sandwich and reached my brother's apartment around two in the afternoon. He lived in an old hotel, which had been dolled up and turned into residential units.

As someone who vets Amazon deals for a living, I've learned two universal truths: there is always a hidden gem buried in the chaos of holiday shopping, and nothing motivates quite like realizing Christmas is basically tomorrow. Luckily, Amazon's first-ever Super Saturday sale is here to save procrastinators everywhere. It's a one-day-only event packed with genuinely good last-minute gifts - many of which can still arrive in time for Christmas, depending on your location.

The flight, operated by Loganair, is recognized as the shortest scheduled flight in the world by the Guinness World Records, which explained that, including taxiing, the flight takes two minutes, and the total distance flown is "less than either of the runways at Heathrow Airport, London, U.K.." And while the airline's famed captain, Stuart Linklater, announced his retirement from the route in 2013, he still holds the record for fastest flight flown on the route at a mere 53 seconds.

One where you can look forward to an evening spent around a dining table with friends, unwinding in front of a roaring fire, or gazing out over snow-capped peaks from a balcony hot tub. Over the past two decades, what was once rare in alpine lodges - heated pools, in-chalet spas, ski-in,-ski-out access - has become standard. Now, it takes something unusual, inventive, or memorable to capture the attention of the mountain crowds.

I've spent years filling up my passport with stamps from all around the world, from Australia to Latin America to Asia. I was even the first in my family to travel internationally - the only vacations we'd been on were road trips in our home country, Germany. By the end of 2021, I'd travelled full-time for seven and a half years, visited more than 40 countries, and lived in several of them.

As a family of five who travels a lot, I'm always looking for the best deal because air travel can get expensive very quickly. When we planned a recent trip from Portland, Maine, to Pittsburgh over the holiday break, low-cost flights from Breeze Airways caught my eye. They were also the only direct routes available, yet I was hesitant to book with the low-budget airline after reading negative online reviews that mentioned frustrations about delayed flights and hidden fees.

When Amtrak started running the Mardi Gras Service started running between New Orleans and Mobile in August, it restored passenger rail to the Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. To make that happen, though, required a decade-long effort - and the creation of a new national rail program that has had ripple effects acrossAmerica.

The Scottish capital is just as much about its craft and its soul as it is about its lodgings. To many, it's the perfect city: full of history, beautiful architecture, great food, friendly locals, and easily walkable. It's worth a few nights, whether as part of a wider Scotland trip (next stop, the Highlands or the Cairngorms) or a weekend city break.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

Oslo is also one of Europe's greenest capitals, with over two-thirds of it comprising forests, lakes or parks. The nature here, though not as dramatic as the otherworldly landscapes of Norway's north, is still incredibly scenic with pretty islands dotted around the glassy Oslofjord and moss-strewn, fairytale forests. It feels like a city where you can live well, unburdened by tourists and distinctly cosmopolitan, though still very much in line with the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv or 'open-air living'

Passengers were delayed by two days after a snowstorm and an issue with their plane earlier this week. Singapore Airlines Flight 21 was scheduled to take off from Newark last Sunday at 9:35 a.m. The journey to Singapore is the second-longest flight in the world, narrowly shorter than the airline's route from JFK Airport. However, airports in and around New York City faced huge disruption due to a snowstorm. Runways had to be temporarily closed for de-icing.

Naples is nothing if not a sensory overload. Scooters zip through the streets, vendors loudly hawk their wares at outdoor markets, street musicians play old songs, the smell of pizza and all kinds of fried delicacies wafts in the air, and laundry hanging off of balconies flutters in the wind. The grand piazzas, elegant cafes, monumental palaces, and incredible art contrast with graffiti-covered back alleys and grit.

Europe does not reward vague plans. In December 2025, most Americans still smash into the same wall: the Schengen short-stay limit, which is usually 90 days in any 180-day period. You can be charming, solvent, and well-intentioned, and the math still wins. So this is the grown-up version of the conversation. Not "visa hacks." Not "border runs." Not a romantic fantasy where you just keep moving until the rules get tired.

Hugging Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast, Limón province is rich with natural wonders, from its white-sand beaches to its multiple wildlife refuges and volcanic landscapes. The region's invigorating multiculturalism also lures visitors with calypso music, island cuisine, and its history as a port of entry to the Caribbean.