30 Hotels That Elevate The Holidays
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The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
People who travel in December always appreciate a property that decks the halls, lobby and dining rooms in festive décor. From Arizona to Kyoto, the editors of Forbes Travel Guide recommend these 30 hotels that celebrate the holiday season in style.
This Airline Is Now Serving Cristal Champagne
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Even people who don’t drink much Champagne have a hard time resisting a complimentary glass when they board an airplane. Starting this month, Singapore Airlines became the first carrier to serve Cristal 2015 in its suites and first-class cabin. And if Cristal isn’t your thing, Singapore Airlines’ list has several other Champagnes available.
7 Spectacular Train Journeys Around the World
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Want to start the new year on the right track? Take a glamorous train journey in 2025. While some of these itineraries reveal breathtaking destinations often inaccessible by other modes of transportation, others allow passengers to immerse themselves in the culture of the regions they pass through—all in luxurious accommodations.
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TravelWise
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Travelers have all kinds of hacks for saving money on flights, but one tactic that’s gained notoriety recently is skiplagging. Also known as the “hidden-city flying,” skiplagging involves getting off at a layover stop rather than flying to the final destination booked on a ticket. Airlines don’t like the practice, of course, and have built in some complicating factors to thwart savvy travelers. Here’s what you need to know about skiplagging.
The World’s Best Places to Move—Or Retire
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It’s one thing to fantasize about moving to another country, quite another to find the right place to lead a fulfilling new life. International Living’s annual Global Retirement Index—which assesses countries based on several categories, including housing, visas, cost of living, healthcare, and the ease of integration into the local community—takes much of the guesswork out of the process. The new list was released a month earlier this year because of increased demand, especially among 35- to 45-year-olds. (Not exactly the traditional retirement audience.) Here are the best places to move—or retire—in 2025.