Boca Raton – October 12, 2026 -- Travelpro's new Platinum Reserve hardside luggage is on sale now, with prices from $545 for the carry-on to $695 for the large check-in spinner.

The collection pairs full-grain leather trim with the brand's PrecisionGlide System. Travelpro says the system helps the bags track straight and move smoothly through a crowded terminal.

California Hot Springs – October 12, 2026 -- A 240-acre Sierra Nevada sanctuary that offers breathwork, silent stays and corporate renewal retreats now operates as Still Mountain Wellness Retreat, the new name for the non-profit formerly known as Vedanta Spiritual and Holistic Retreat.

The name is a DBA. The legal structure, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and organizational roots stay the same, according to the center's director, Deepak. He said the new name reflects daily life on the campus, where guests come to learn the mechanics of breath and to walk in silence.

Dubai – October 12, 2026 -- Travellers heading to Dubai for the cooler months can rent sports cars, convertibles, luxury cars and SUVs from VIP Transits, which delivers to hotels, homes and Dubai airport and takes bookings through WhatsApp.

The fleet spans SUVs, luxury cars and convertibles

VIP Transits' published fleet includes the Bentley Bentayga, BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and BMW M4 Competition Convertible. Customers should confirm availability for their preferred dates.

Ontario, Calif. – October 12, 2026 -- Service members passing through Ontario International Airport (ONT) can get free meals, snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi and a quiet place to rest at the USO at ONT, which has now been operating for 20 years.

Beverly Hills – October 12, 2026 -- Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel has been named the #1 hotel in Los Angeles in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, ahead of more than 1,000 hotels in the Los Angeles area.

Nearly 800,000 survey responses shaped the ranking

Condé Nast Traveler collected more than 798,867 survey responses from U.S. readers, who rated their travel experiences around the globe. The Readers' Choice Awards are described as the travel industry's longest-running reader-voted honors.

Moultonborough – October 12, 2026 -- Castle in the Clouds is bringing back Christmas at the Castle across three weekends starting Friday, November 20, with a preview party, public weekend events through December 6, and limited-ticket Twilight Tours at the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate.

This year's theme is "Old-Fashioned New England Christmas," chosen to suit the historic home.

ABU DHABI – October 12, 2026 -- Abu Dhabi has opened an events season of more than 40 live experiences that runs through early 2027, with the debut of Frieze Abu Dhabi, the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and a Formula 1 weekend with major concerts.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum in Tacoma, WA, has opened a refreshed Route 66 exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of America's most famous highway.

The exhibition, a longstanding favorite with museum visitors, got an aesthetic refresh. It adds centennial-themed elements and vehicles that pay homage to the highway's 100th birthday.

Drive Home films and artifacts will join the display throughout 2026

Throughout 2026, the exhibit will show films and artifacts from the upcoming Route 66 Drive Home.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines is letting Rapid Rewards Members earn a promotional Companion Pass by booking one qualifying round trip by August 6, 2026. The pass lets a friend or family member fly with them for free on later trips.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines will open its first-ever airport lounges in late 2027, starting at four U.S. airports, with access tied to a new premium credit card.

Four airports get lounges first, with seven more to follow

Construction has begun on the first four lounges. They are located at Austin-Bergstrom International, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International, and Nashville International.