Travel

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served 12.1 million passengers in 2023 and is the second busiest airport in the Bay Area. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJC is well-connected to San Francisco and Oakland through…

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the third-busiest airport in the U.S. for passenger numbers, but it takes pole position for the most flight operations of any U.S. airport. There are 16 lounges to accommodate ORD’s waiting passengers with appropriate…

Thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are now working from home and finding ourselves with a calendar full of virtual meeting requests. If you are new to the work-from-home (WFH) club, these virtual conference calls can be intimidating…

With many families hitting the open road in lieu of overseas vacations this year, bringing along a fluffy, 4-legged family member is something that is becoming increasingly common. If you are a fan of Hilton properties, you will be happy…

Attracting over 75 million tourists annually, Orlando is the top tourist destination in the U.S. and is also the largest car rental market in the world. Taxis around the city can be expensive, and hotel shuttles to major attractions can be…

Curio Collection by Hilton, also known as Curio Collection, is arguably one of the most important brands in Hilton’s entire portfolio. It holds an essential position as a boutique offering with the robust strengths of the Hilton operating model without…

With miles upon miles of tropical beaches, year-round sunshine, and some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world, Mexico is an excellent choice for those looking to vacation in style. From the nightclubs of Cancún to the old town…

Oakland International Airport (OAK) served 11.2 million passengers in 2023 and is the third-largest international airport in the Bay Area behind San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Unfortunately, the airport has lost…

If you’ve ever stayed at a Hampton by Hilton and thought, “I wish this place was better equipped for longer stays,” it might be time to take a look at Home2 Suites by Hilton. Think of Home2 Suites as a…

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer. Each year, millions of Americans hit the roads or the airports for one final vacation before fall. But with the coronavirus (COVD-19) pandemic continuing throughout the U.S., many people may think…

If you want to make a real statement at the airport, what better way to do it than by brandishing a piece of designer luggage that looks much more expensive than it is and that has been designed to function…

The rules for what the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, allows travelers to bring in their luggage can be confusing and overwhelming! For instance, are you allowed to bring food through security? And what about your bottled water? Just how…

Update: On April 18, 2022, a federal judge struck down the federal mask mandate. Airlines and local transit authorities will now create and enforce their own mask policies. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reshaped the global economy, along with the day-to-day…

Traveling the world is an exciting adventure, but for many, it can be a stressful experience. Worries of safety, navigation, and tackling language barriers can be enough to put off many travelers, especially if you’re considering going solo. Intrepid has…

Known for Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Mission, the Presidio, Russian Hill, Victorian houses, world-class restaurants and bars, and “Karl” (the year-round fog), San Francisco is one is the U.S.’s iconic…

For decades, Hilton hotels dominated the hospitality industry with their signature, dependable designs, and simple, straightforward amenities. No matter where in the world you went, you knew what to expect at a Hilton. Recently, however, consumer interest began to shift…

Virtual tours are increasing in popularity, thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19), unfortunately. Since many museums are temporarily closed, and those that are reopening are doing so with limited capacity, many of us have used social distancing as an opportunity to…

Our senior years can be some of the most exciting years of our lives. If we’re fortunate, we’ll now have the time, and hopefully, the resources, to make our travel dreams come true. As we age, however, traveling may pose…

Commercial aviation is one of the world’s most fascinating sectors. As a subset of leisure, tourism, and logistics industries, airlines have never been more crucial than today. The great COVID-19 outbreak of 2019-2022 has more or less brought the world…

When it comes to luggage, Swissgear always picks up on the latest luggage fashion trends and combines state-of-the-art technology with clever design elements to produce brilliant backpacks, travel bags, and suitcases at affordable prices. Why Buy Swissgear? If the idea…

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) served 13 million passengers in 2023; over 50% of those passengers flew with Southwest Airlines. SMF is primarily a domestic airport, with nonstop flights to just 3 international destinations in Mexico. Still, the airport is in…