A Guide to the Magical Greek Island of Sifnos
Among the many wonderful things about Greece is that everyone has a favorite island—and everyone is right. For veteran Forbes travel contributor Jim Dobson, that magical isle is Sifnos. Reachable by ferry from Athens in a little over two hours, Sifnos has beautiful beaches, numerous hiking trails along the Aegean Sea and a remarkable 237 churches. Here’s where to eat, stay and play on Sifnos.
United Adds More Routes to Asia
United recently announced that it is expanding its routes to Asia, bringing its total number of destinations to 15, more than other U.S. carriers combined. Among the new routes is a direct flight from San Francisco to Manila, daily non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and Tokyo, and more flights to Taipei. The airline is also adding more travel routes in Australia and New Zealand.
A Taste of 6 Fall Food Festivals
For travelers who use their palate as a compass, food festivals are always a smorgasbord (or fish fry or barbecue) of savory destinations. From the Bahamas to Atlanta to Hawaii, feast your eyes on 6 food festivals for fall.
Travel Wise
Frustrated with housing shortages, traffic, noise, pollution and safety, many European countries (including France, Italy, Spain and Portugal) have begun anti-tourism strategies—and some of the measures to discourage visitors are quite severe. Among the fines being levied are a few hundred euro for selfie-taking tourists who loiter in a “no waiting zone” and €36,000 fine for groups who make too much noise on some of Portugal’s most popular beaches.
What to Know Before Booking a Pet-Friendly Hotel
Traveling with four-legged family members doesn’t have to be twice as difficult as doing it with the two-legged kind. That is, if you know how sniff out problems in advance. Here are smart questions to ask before booking a stay in a pet-friendly hotel.