The Ultimate 2026 World Cup Guide, A 15-Year Cruise Ship Voyage And More Travel News |
What’s New On The French Riviera This Summer?
France’s Côte d’Azur will shine a little brighter this year with a “new” island to escape to, a refurbished Juan-les-Pins beachfront, as well as hotel, restaurant and beach club happenings in Antibes, Cannes and Nice. Here’s what’s new on the French Riviera this summer.
Cruise Ship ‘Odyssey’ Takes Residents On A 15-Year Journey
Can you imagine booking a cruise for a month? How about a year? For that matter, why not make it 15 years? That’s the idea behind Villa Vie’s Odyssey, “The First Perpetual World Cruise.” Part of the burgeoning residential cruise ship trend, Odyssey has 480 cabins—ranging between $120,000 to $400,000—and 15 suites. The 15-year voyage will take passengers to 140 countries (although shore excursions are not offered at every port), and the ship also has a friends and family program so residents can bring guests aboard.
The Ultimate Travel Guide For The 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is full of firsts. This summer’s edition of the quadrennial global soccer tournament is not only the first with 48 teams—up from 32—but also the first to be hosted by three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. From Atlanta to Mexico City to Vancouver, here’s Forbes Travel Guide’s foolproof game plan for where to stay, eat, and get your kicks during the World Cup.
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The personal touch is hard to replace when traveling, but many hotels have figured out that certain tasks are better performed by robots—especially if it allows the humans on staff to spend more time taking care of guests. From delivering towels to cleaning hallways, here’s where you may encounter a robot during your next hotel stay. You can even have one give you a massage at the spa—and you probably don’t have to tip.
United To Launch Lie-Flat Economy Seats
Having an entire row to yourself on an airplane may feel like a luxury these days, but it’s not exactly traveling first class. Now, United Airlines is hoping to change that perception. Last week, the carrier announced it was going to upgrade the Economy experience with the introduction of a “Relax Row.” Aimed at couples and families with children—or solo travelers who want to get some sleep on a long-haul flight—Relax Row is inspired by Air New Zealand’s Skycouch, which converts three economy seats into a lie-flat bed with adjustable leg rests. Relax Row service will begin in 2027 and will eventually be available on more than 200 of United’s 787 and 777 fleet.