Plus: The Most Affordable Destinations For 2025 |
Inside Italy’s New La Dolce Vita Orient Express
La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian-built luxury train, rolled out of Rome’s Ostiense Station earlier this month for its inaugural journey—a two-day trip to Tuscany’s vineyards. The majority of the itineraries will depart from Rome and include stops in Milan, Florence and Venice, as well as Sicily, via the world’s only passenger rail ferry. The train has 12 carriages, with 31 cabins, including 18 suites. All cabins offer room service and the restaurant car serves lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. The bar car features live music, an aperitivo and antipasti buffet, after-dinner cocktails, and, of course, plenty of Italian wines. |
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| “It takes no imagination to live within your means.” | | — Francis Ford Coppola |
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Travel Wise
Even before the threat of a global trade war threatened to upend summer travel, airlines and hotel brands were already making significant changes to their loyalty programs—and usually not for the better. Both United and Delta altered the requirements for lounge access, while American and Hyatt announced changes to their reciprocal benefits. The good news? Hyatt remains transparent about its award chart. Here’s what you need to know about big changes to popular travel loyalty programs. |
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15 Affordable Places to Travel This Year
While the rest of the world may be rethinking visiting the United States this summer, there are still plenty of bargains to be found across the globe. A new report from the U.K.’s Post Office—a network of retail shops that has nothing to do with delivering mail—reveals the 15 most affordable places to travel this year. Algarve, Portugal is the most budget-friendly destination for 2025, while Cape Town, South Africa and Tokyo round out the top three. |
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