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Regis Venice When I learned that I’d be traveling to Venice, Italy, for the second time, I was excited. I planned to attend a screening for a PeaceJam film about the Dalai Lama, and I wanted to check out the Venice Bienniale, an art festival that comes to the city every two years. As I started my hotel search, my mind immediately went to the Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection hotel that I stayed at during my first trip that exudes classic Venetian grandeur. But when I checked room rates at the Gritti Palace for my dates, they were well...

In airline fleets all around the world, the Boeing 747 — the Queen of the Skies — is abdicating her throne. Qantas is no exception. As with most other 747 operators, the Australian airline is phasing out the inefficient four-engine vessel for newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft. Although it was a relatively late adopter of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Qantas is going all in on the newer aircraft. As the airline takes delivery of brand-new Dreamliner aircraft, it’s retiring the longest-serving aircraft in its almost 100-year history. Qantas took delivery of its first Boeing 747 in August 1971, only about a...

Traveling for work is super fun — up until a certain point. Whether it’s because of your stage in life, lifestyle preferences, comfort with displacement or just sheer volume, there’s definitely a point where leaving home for the sake of your job becomes a drag. Hotels literally become home for serious road warriors, some of whom spend upwards of 200 nights a year in hotel rooms. Thus, it’s no surprise that many career travelers have perfected an extensive wishlist of hotel room criteria they seek out for extended stays. For the hotels that get it right, just a few of...

TPG Rating 87 100 PROS Dedicated first-class ground escort, recently refreshed amenities, oversized bathrooms. CONS Subpar international first-class lounge in Shanghai, seat isn't fully enclosed, aging IFE system. 16 Ground Experience 17 Cabin + Seat 12 Amenities + IFE 23 Food + Beverage 19 Service Some people fall in love with a sports team during their childhood. For others, it’s a particular movie or music album. For me, it was Lufthansa first class. When I started collecting miles and points at the ripe age of 16, I stupidly hoarded them. I didn’t want to “waste” points, so used them sparingly...

Regis Venice When I learned that I’d be traveling to Venice, Italy, for the second time, I was excited. I planned to attend a screening for a PeaceJam film about the Dalai Lama, and I wanted to check out the Venice Bienniale, an art festival that comes to the city every two years. As I started my hotel search, my mind immediately went to the Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection hotel that I stayed at during my first trip that exudes classic Venetian grandeur. But when I checked room rates at the Gritti Palace for my dates, they were well...