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North America
Jul 17, 2019

Groton, Massachusetts, for the Family

Groton, Massachusetts, a short drive from Boston, is a haven for families looking to relax and recharge in a historic, somewhat remote, upscale environment.

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.

North America
Jul 15, 2019

Flock to Montauk With the Family

Montauk, in the town of East Hampton, is the last pearl in the string of coastal villages known collectively as The Hamptons. Located at the tip of Long Island, Montauk Point is 118 miles from New York harbor or about 120 miles from Midtown Manhattan. People travel there through the longest and largest island in the contiguous United States. (It’s 23 miles at its widest, between the Great South Bay and the Long Island Sound). They drive, take the Hampton Jitney or ride Long Island Railroad trains. Some folks arrive by boat and a good number fly in to the local airport.

Budget
Jun 22, 2019

Summer Deals in Phoenix

Triple digit temperatures mean big savings at Phoenix-area resorts. Here are the best deals this summer for families.

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 / Asia
Jun 11, 2019

Plan Your Holiday or Winter Getaway to This Luxe Island Resort in Thailand

You could argue any season is a good one to escape to the beaches and islands of Thailand — and you’d be right. But the region is just entering monsoon season, which lasts from mid-May through October, meaning days could be picture perfect, a complete wash-out or anything in-between. (Generally it just equates to frequent showers that can pass through as quickly as they came.) But if you want to be all but guaranteed great weather, schedule your trip between November and February. Admittedly it’s the busiest season, but the temperature is warm but not oppressive, the seas are calm and the beaches stay dry.