Tag: Luxury travel
What do hotel star ratings mean? Here’s a breakdown
Ever notice that a single hotel can be rated three, four and even five stars?That's the case with Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands, which is rated [...]
Tickets on the Orient Express are sold by two companies
The "Orient Express" has been called the "king of trains" and the "train of kings."Royalty, writers, actors and spies have ridden the original route b [...]
Private air travel costs are increasing, but flyers still want to stay
Covid-19. Airport chaos. Lack of available flights.Many travelers say those are the reasons they ditched airlines for private jets during the past two [...]
Where can disabled people easily travel? Survey names the top cities
The Valuable 500, a business coalition, released its list of the top 10 most accessible cities in the world. The report cited a survey conducted among [...]
Is it safe to cruise again? Yes, say fans who are cruising again
Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard.Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the i [...]
Food and wine trips to France, Italy, Spain and the UK
When Colin and Jenoa Matthes left their home state of Utah to embark on a world tour in 2019, they found themselves drawn to the food scenes in places [...]
What are the best business hotels in the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Preparing for a business trip to the Middle East? CNBC has made it easy to find the best hotel for the trip.CNBC Travel and the market data firm Stati [...]
What are the best business hotels in Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt
International travel may still have its challenges.But finding a solid hotel for a business trip isn't one of them. CNBC Travel and the market dat [...]
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan? $200 a day plus travel costs
The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening to tourists on Friday with a hefty hike to its daily tourist tax.Before the country closed its borders in March 202 [...]
Best hotels for business travelers in Asia-Pacific
Business travelers are on the road again. So there's no better time for CNBC Travel to name the best hotels for business travel across Asia-Pacific.CN [...]
What are popular baby names associated with travel? See the lists
Baby Emma, David or Elizabeth? Not for American parents Caitlin and Luke McNeal.Rather than naming their children after grandparents, biblical figures [...]
New Zealand’s borders are fully reopening after more than two years
After more than two years, New Zealand is fully reopening its borders and welcoming back all international travelers.The country is reopening on July [...]
The cheapest and most expensive cities in Europe to visit this year
It may seem paradoxical, but a trip to Europe may be a way to save money on travel this year.Amid a global scramble to find ways to save money while t [...]
How to save money on travel? Five tips for cheaper flights and hotels
1. Finding cheaper flightsThose who are strategic about saving spend 23% less on flights than those who aren't, according to a survey of budget travel [...]
Is Ibiza expensive? Prices for rooms, food and taxis are rising
A seaside restaurant charges 30 euros ($30) for a burger.A large sunbed at an upscale beach club can cost 500 euros in August.And a table at a "VIP" n [...]