Travel

It’s a game changer for travel around south Florida. Brightline began express train service in January between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and added service to Miami last week.

As summer comes to an end, trying to coordinate one last road trip can be stressful. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to enhance your travel experience. If you plan to hit the road, download these apps first:

Many of us are apprehensive when we travel. We worry about flights arriving on time, new and foreign experiences and whether our hotels will meet expectations.

This month some of New Orleans’ oldest attractions joined forces in a new effort. Seven museums in the French Quarter established the French Quarter Museum Association in an effort to elevate the profile of museums as an enriching cultural experience for locals and visitors alike.

Need a quick One Tank Trip getaway? Visit Poverty Point. Poverty Point World Heritage Site offers a look at the mounds and ridges built centuries ago by people who lived and hunted in the area.

I was shocked what a difference they made. I put on my noise-cancelling headphones as soon as I got on the plane and had the great sound quality I expected to watch a movie. But the bonus is I also felt less stressed without all that ambient noise from the airplane.

Delta has taken the runway to the sky with their new uniforms by Zac Posen. The designer, known for his decadent and inspiring designs, observed airline workers in nearly every position to understand what was needed in all aspects from material to structure.

Whether you’re a New Orleanian hoping to explore colder climates or an avid traveler looking for unique experiences in the Last Frontier, the Alaska Railroad has a variety of offerings for everyone.

The beach is just the beginning when you visit Pensacola. Take a break from the sugar-white sand and stop by one of the many beachfront restaurants for fresh, local seafood (or some hot barbecue if that is more your style).

Mardi Gras crowds make the parades hard to miss, but the city’s other culture becomes more hidden than ever. The solution? Learn on the go. 

What’s on your 2018 bucket list? Did road tripping make the cut?

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While they may not be taking a seat next to you on Space Mountain, your canine companion (or two) can now stay with you at a few of Disney’s resort hotels in Orlando. These are Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Airbnb has more than 4 million listings worldwide. The #1 wished-for in the world? A charming treehouse nestled in the woods of northwest Atlanta.

Did you know that the average American home has more than 300,000 items inside? During the time of the year dedicated to gift giving, offering experiences over material presents can be more fulfilling.

The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau launched a new, local television and print campaign showcasing some of the New Orleanians who make up the tourism industry.

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From the French Quarter to the Garden District, there is no better way to see the city than from the top deck of a double-decker fun buses.

The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting a Job Fest at the Treme Center, 900 N. Villere St., on Wednesday, October 18, from 12 – 3PM.

I went to check in for a flight recently and located my confirmation number on my calendar. Then I hit a snag: I didn’t remember which airline I was on. But my days of searching for flight confirmations are over.

In 2004, the International Air Transport Association began pushing airlines to issue electronic tickets. Prior to that, most passengers received their tickets through the mail from a travel agent or from an airline ticket office.

The incredibly popular One Tank Trips signature program from WWL-TV, known to draw visitors to attractions across southeast Louisiana, is back for 2017!

Eight people travelled 76 hours and 511 miles as part of one great sailing competition. The NOLA-based crew of Southern joined 17 other vessels in the Pensacola a la Habana Race.

I doubt I’d grow tired of the beautiful beach, nightly shows, 24-hour room service, exquisite interior spaces, selection of food at four restaurants and adults-only atmosphere at IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraíso. But a stay at this all-inclusive in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, allows you entry to four neighboring sister resorts.

Cancun is a popular vacation destination, but a lesser-known retreat lies two hours south along the Caribbean coast. Tulum is a quiet Mexican town with quaint hotels, restaurants and shops where you can live like a local.

Years ago, travel agents were the ideal way to book vacations. Today, with online resources coupled with our ever-growing desire for personalized service, we need a new kind of partner to help with our holiday plans; we need a travel advisor.

A new bed and breakfast near Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville is making waves in a way you might not expect. When natural health enthusiasts Steven and Sarah Federer opened Blue Heron last year, they knew they wanted to share their passion for natural healing with their guests in hope that they, too, may find relief from chronic health issues.

I love bike tours: exercise, fresh air and a guided tour all in one. In New Orleans, we found Free Wheelin’ Bike Tours and selected the Queen of the South, one of five tours this highly rated company runs.

The first bishop of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cathedral was Cuban. When City of Havana historian Dr. Eusebio Leal saw the portrait of Bishop Penalver in New Orleans, he asked if he could get a copy.

Visiting the prehistoric Newgrange in County Meath, Ireland, requires traveling down a long, narrow and dimly lit passageway to a chamber of altars and carvings, dating to 3,200 BC. While Newgrange is believed to have religious and ceremonial importance, its original purpose is unknown.