This Italian Resort Is An Entire Tuscan Village

Imagine if the next Italian resort you visit were an entire Tuscan village. That’s the idea behind Castelfalfi, an 800-year-old village near Pisa, a few hours south of Florence. Instead of simply offering a beautiful room and some charming local activities, Castelfalfi gives guests the run of the entire town. In addition to a fine dining restaurant atop its medieval castle, Castelfalfi also has its own working vineyard as well as a 9- and an 18-hole golf course.

First Look at Turkish Airlines’ New Business Class

Turkish Airlines recently announced it was upgrading its business class service. The new Crystal Business Class suite puts a premium on privacy and comfort. Passengers will now have an adjustable suite door and privacy panel. The new seats will also be wider with more leg room and offer direct aisle access for every passenger. There is also a wireless charger, a noise cancelling audio jack, an adjustable mirror, and a 22-inch entertainment screen. And, yes, there will still be a Flying Chef.

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Forbes Travel Guide’s Top Luxury Hotels with Water Parks

A hotel with its own water park is a no-brainer for families—kids get to enjoy those lazy rivers and thrilling slides without ever leaving the property—but let’s be honest, plenty of adults traveling without children also enjoy a good splash zone. For those who love to get their cowabunga on, the editors of Forbes Travel Guide recommend 6 luxury resorts with water parks—from Orlando to Dubai.

TravelWise

Say au revoir to those European passport stamps. Beginning in November, travelers to Europe will enter through a new biometric passport portal, followed soon after by a new travel authorization system that will require visas for many visitors. Here’s what you need to know about Europe’s new Entry and Exit System (EES).

Smart Travel Hacks for Long-Haul Flights

A 6- or 7-hour flight may not be too difficult for most people, but try doubling that number. Long-haul flights require more preparation, gear, and, yes, snacks than the average journey. Here are smart travel hacks to help pass the time on a long-haul flight—hopefully, in Dreamland.