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Barbara Rogers

Destinations / Europe
Apr 11, 2024

Some of the Best Daytrips from Munich, Germany

The lively city of Munich has plenty to keep family travelers busy, but families wanting to see a little more of Germany will find some of the country’s highlights within an easy daytrip. Every kid will want to see the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein and will recognize its pointed towers as the inspiration for castles in Disney theme parks.

Interior Upgrades Begin Rolling Out Across United Fleet

United Airlines is in the midst of a major initiative to modernize its fleet over the next several years. After first announcing the plan in 2021, planes fitted with United’s signature interior are finally beginning to appear across the airline’s narrowbody fleet of Boeing and Airbus planes. United flyers are sure to notice these enhancements from the moment they step on board: Each new or updated plane sports remodeled seats, seatback entertainment screens for everyone, Bluetooth connectivity and more, all adding up to a better experience on every journey.

Destinations / North America
Apr 9, 2024

Angel Island: A Romantic Daytrip from San Francisco

For a romantic picnic site or family travel from San Francisco, head across the bay by ferry and spend a day on Angel Island. Covering the largest natural island in the bay, Angel Island State Park is networked with hiking and biking trails, one of which climbs to the highest point — the summit of Mount Caroline Livermore. From there, get sensational views of the bay and its surroundings.

Destinations / Europe
Apr 5, 2024

Your Budget Guide to London

No European capital is exactly cheap to visit, but family travelers to London will find activities and experiences that won’t break the piggy bank. The first of these, and the city’s best bargain, is a ride on the upper deck of one of London’s iconic double-decker buses.

United Airlines Celebrates its First Class of United Aviate Graduates

As the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, United Airlines already hit a major milestone, and now the carrier celebrates another important — and historic — step as the inaugural class of United Aviate Academy pilots graduates, leading the next generation of aviators. The 51 students in the graduating class were majority, at 80 percent, women and people of color — another stride toward United’s goal of training 5,000 new pilots by 2030 with half women or POC.

Destinations / Europe
Apr 3, 2024

What to Do in Rome Before or After a Cruise

Whether traveling as a couple or with the entire family, if your Mediterranean cruise begins or ends in Rome, you’ll want to spend at least a day exploring the city. Of course, Rome deserves more than a day, but you can easily see a few highlights and spend some time just absorbing the city’s lively vibe.