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Tag: Athens

Destinations / Europe
Dec 3, 2018

Love Among the Ruins

Wandering the twisting streets and lanes of Athens, it isn’t difficult for the modern visitor — even while dodging buses — to get a sense of what so enthralled nobleman and Romantic poet Lord Byron about this singular destination, nor why it’s an ideal romantic destination with your favorite co-traveler. Views of the Acropolis floating in sunshine and moonlight above the city and long days spent among the crumbling columns and temples inspired Byron to pen a wealth of love poems and works exploring the concept of beauty.

Sunflower Accessibility Program Featured at O’Hare and Midway Airports

Travelers with invisible disabilities passing through O’Hare and Midway International Airports can now discreetly signal they need assistance thanks to a new Chicago Department of Aviation partnership that helps create more accessible and inclusive spaces.

Listicles
Sep 23, 2018

The Most Iconic Travel Sights in the World

While the travel industry continues to change, bending to meet the needs of ever-evolving travel trends, one thing has remained the same: Iconic landmarks reign supreme. Whether traveling on a family vacation specifically to visit the must-see locale and destination or just looking for something to see and do on your vacation, iconic sites draw us in.

Travel Tips
Jul 7, 2018

A Family Guide to Athens Street Food

Growing up, my family always lovingly called a trip to Greece “the festival of eating,” thanks to the myriad of delicious dishes the country is famous for. To this day I crave a good, juicy souvlaki pita enough to make me book a yearly trip. While Greek cuisine is known for being healthy and delicious, the country's street food selection is a great way to experience the flavors of the culture while on the go.

Share Miles with Family and Friends with United Airlines

As you look ahead to winter travel, United Airlines and its MileagePlus loyalty program introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, which allows members to contribute and combine miles into a joint account. Groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. As the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature, United also allows any MileagePlus member, whether relatives or close friends, to be in a pool with other members.