Top Caribbean Resorts, Hawaiian Surf School And Other Travel News

6 Caribbean Resorts for Winter

There’s never really a bad time to visit the Caribbean, but winter always feels like the best. For those seeking an island getaway, here are six luxury Caribbean resorts—from Anguilla to Turks and Caicos.

How To Choose the Best Airplane Seats

When it comes to choosing a seat on an airplane, most people have the window vs. aisle question down. But have you ever wondered which airline seats are the safest or most comfortable? Here’s how to avoid nausea-inducing seats, avoid window seats without actual windows, and how select seats with the best service.

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Lean How to Surf at This O’ahu Resort

As the cradle of surfing, Hawaii has long been a dream destination for those who want to learn how. And while there are many schools all over the Hawaiian Islands, Forbes contributor Wendy Altschuler notes that there is only one owned and operated by the 2023 World Longboard Champion: Kai Sallas’ Pro Surf School Hawaii, located at Kaimana Beach Hotel. Beginners and intermediate surfers can take a group lesson or book a private session with a professional instructor. More advanced surfers can take lessons from Sallas himself. Best of all, the resort is away from the crowds in Waikīkī.

TravelWise

The next time you say goodbye at an airport, you may be on the clock. Dunedin airport in New Zealand recently imposed a drop-off rule that hugs are limited to three minutes. In a similar move to heighten airport courtesy, American Airlines recently implemented new technology to catch “gate lice”—the name for passengers who try to board before their group has been called. (You know who you are.)

How To Move Out of the United States

Every presidential election cycle, there are always citizens (on both sides of the aisle) who threaten to leave the United States if the results don’t go their way. Henley & Partners, the global residence and citizenship by investment firm, has reported an astonishing 504% increase in inquiries from Americans wanting to move abroad, while a recent survey by International Living found that 65% of respondents say the 2024 election is a major motivator for leaving the U.S. For those who really mean it—or who just want to explore the fantasy—veteran travel writer Laura Begley Bloom has answers to many of the big questions. From obtaining visas to picking the right destination, here’s what you need to know about moving out of the United States.