This Is the Best Time of Day to Arrive If You Want to Avoid Jet Lag, According to Travel Experts
Almost every single part of international travel is magical. You get to explore new places, try new foods, learn from people of different cultures, and make memories that will last a lifetime. But please note we said “almost” because there is one part of international travel we could all really do without: jet lag. However, according to new research from Go2Africa, there are ways you can avoid waking up in the middle of the night or feeling exhausted in the middle of the day in your new location. And it all comes down to picking the right time to fly. In November, the safari experts shared their tips for beating jet lag with Travel + Leisure via email, first defining this dreaded experience as when your “internal body clock, often referred to as the circadian rhythm, becomes out of whack with the local time of your destination.” And “out of whack” really is scientific in this example. Read More…
Air France Upgrading Meals on US Flights
Travelers heading to Paris from the United States will now have upgraded meal service options when flying in Air France’s premium cabin.
For the first time ever, the French flag carrier has expanded its menu created by Michelin-starred chefs to the mid-tier cabin class on flights departing the U.S. Previously, the gourmet in-flight meals were only available on flights from U.S. cities in Air France’s business class or lavish first class La Premiere cabin. Read More…
New adults-only hotels debuting in 2026 worth planning around
Have you scheduled any kind of grown-up getaway for 2026? If not, now’s your chance to grab a calendar and pencil in some time to reconnect as a couple, plan a girls or guys trip, or just escape for a bit from the daily grind of child-rearing and work responsibilities. Better yet, pair your trip with a brand-new hotel or resort to really keep things fresh. Listed below are the best new hotels and resorts for an adults-only getaway that have either just made their debut or are opening later in 2026, and they’re all ideal for a just-the-adults vacation. We’re talking guest rooms designed for maximum comfort, spas that offer much-needed resets, and restaurants made for lingering over a meal. Read More…
Southwest Airlines promotion opens popular frequent flyer perk to all
A new promotion from Southwest Airlines will let you and a friend travel like elite frequent flyers, at least for a little while. The Companion Pass promo lets any Rapid Rewards member earn a buddy pass for their future travels. With a Companion Pass, you can designate a +1 to fly with you on any future flights you take with Southwest (I’ll get to the terms and conditions in a second). Normally to earn a Companion Pass, you’d have to take 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year or earn 135,000 qualifying points. But under the promotion, you need to take just two one-way flights or book a single round-trip itinerary. Read More…
Flyers can now purchase TSA’s Real ID alternative
Flyers who don’t have a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification now have the option of purchasing the TSA’s new ConfirmID for flights beginning Feb. 1. Flyers can register and pay the $45 charge online ahead at the Pay.Gov website. The ConfirmID is good for 10 days once payment has been made. Real ID requirements took effect last May, and the TSA said 94% of travelers who pass through airport screening use either a state-issued Real ID driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification such as a passport, passport card or DHS trusted-traveler card like Global Entry. The other 6%, however, can be subject to enhanced screening. Read More..
