Sofia Marquez

Sofia Marquez is a travel writer with a passion for exploring hidden corners of the world. She focuses on cultural experiences, local food, and authentic storytelling that inspires readers to go beyond typical tourist routes.

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Digital airport board displaying trending 2026 travel destinations

Americans’ 2026 Travel Map Shifts East, and All the Way to Christchurch

Americans planning 2026 trips are moving away from London and Paris toward better-value second cities such as Prague, Budapest, Kraków, and Christchurch, driven by new flight data, expanded routes, and AI-led trip planning.

Dec 17, 2025

Chaos at Italian airport during holiday transport strikes

Italy Braces for Holiday Travel Chaos as Winter Strike Wave Hits Airports and Rail Network

Italy faces a fresh wave of pre‑Christmas transport strikes, with coordinated walkouts hitting major airports and rail lines, causing rolling flight cancellations, delayed airport transfers and disrupted high‑speed train links just as holiday passenger numbers and hotel bookings peak nationwide.

Dec 17, 2025

Dawn at Avantika by the Ganges, a luxury boutique hotel in Varanasi

IHCL Unveils Avantika by the Ganges: Boutique SeleQtions Hotel Debuts on Varanasi’s Sacred Riverfront

Indian Hotels Company Limited has opened Avantika by the Ganges, a 43-key SeleQtions boutique hotel on Varanasi’s riverfront, offering travelers an intimate luxury stay with curated Ganges rituals, regional cuisine, and convenient access to the city’s historic ghats and temple circuit.

Dec 16, 2025

Luxury boutique resort in Marrakech at sunset, featuring modern Moroccan architecture, a central pool, lush gardens, and rooftop dining with views of the Atlas Mountains.

IHG to Debut Kimpton Brand in Marrakech with 67‑Key Luxury Retreat Opening Q4 2026

IHG’s boutique-style Kimpton Marrakech will open in late 2026 as a 67-key luxury retreat on the city’s tranquil outskirts, pairing Atlas Mountain views and resort-style wellness with easy access to the Medina.

Dec 16, 2025

Inside a modern Alaska Airlines cabin, diverse passengers engaged in high-bandwidth activities online

Alaska Airlines Bets Big on SpaceX: Free Fleetwide Starlink Wi‑Fi for Atmos Rewards Members by 2027

Alaska Airlines is set to turbocharge inflight internet, rolling out free, Starlink-powered Wi‑Fi for Atmos Rewards members from 2026 and targeting a fully connected mainline and regional fleet by early 2027.

Dec 15, 2025

Elite Plus traveler confidently strides towards boarding gate in bustling airport terminal.

SkyTeam Elite Plus in 2025: New Lounge Rules, Real-World Perks and Whether the Status Still Pays Off

Discover what SkyTeam Elite Plus really offers in 2025, including the updated domestic lounge access rules, priority services, extra baggage allowances and rebooking advantages, and learn how to decide whether pursuing this top tier alliance status is worth your loyalty and spend.

Dec 15, 2025

A luxury traveler hands a sleek, metallic credit card to a lounge agent

Citi Strata Elite Debuts With Limited-Time 100K Bonus, Lounges and Luxe Travel Credits to Rival Top Premium Cards

Unlock up to $2,000+ in first-year travel value with the new Citi Strata Elite’s limited-time 100K online bonus, stacking rich portal earn rates, hotel and chauffeur credits, lounge access and 1:1 American Airlines transfers to challenge the ultra-premium competition.

Dec 14, 2025

A stylish traveler books a luxury hotel online, merging self-service technology with VIP perks, in a plush, high-end hotel lobby at dusk.

How Virtuoso and TravelWits Are Bringing VIP Hotel Perks to Click-and-Book Travelers

Unlock Virtuoso-style upgrades, breakfast and resort credits without endless emails as new click-and-book portals and TravelWits-powered engines let luxury travelers self-book online while still earning hotel points, stacking elite perks and keeping an advisor quietly advocating in the background.

Dec 14, 2025

Traveler with Star Alliance Gold status navigates through a modern, busy airport terminal

Is Star Alliance Gold Still Worth It in 2025? What Mid-Tier Elite Status Really Buys Frequent Flyers

What Star Alliance Gold really delivers in 2025 and learn how to calculate whether this coveted mid-tier status is genuinely worth pursuing for your specific travel patterns and budget.

Dec 13, 2025