The World's Best Bars, United's New JetBlue Partnership And More Travel News

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Spending a day on a boat is the ultimate upgrade for almost any European vacation. But what are the best spots to charter a motorboat or charter a yacht? The boat rental site GetMyBoat.com recently released its list of Europe's top destinations for 2025 based on its internal booking data. From Lake Como to Ibiza, here are Europe's top 10 boating destinations this summer.
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United Airlines and JetBlue announced a new partnership this month that's set to launch this fall. While JetBlue isn't joining the Star Alliance network, under the new Blue Sky program, United's MileagePlus members will be able to earn and redeem miles on most JetBlue flights, and vice versa. Flights will be bookable through the airlines' respective sites with cross-carrier connections, mileage availability and connecting flight options. Here's what you need to know about United and JetBlue's new Blue Sky program.
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Hotel bars have become travel destinations in their own right. The finest examples are familiar yet transporting, offering a welcome respite for weary travelers, a launching pad for an exciting night out or the elegance of a perfectly crafted cocktail. The inaugural Forbes Travel Guide Star Bars for 2025 honors the world's most exceptional hotel bar experiences. From San Francisco to Seoul, these 58 extraordinary watering holes serve up exceptional cocktails, stunning design and world-class service.
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Taking a pet on vacation can be a joy—especially with so many hotels offering perks and specials for four-legged family members—but it's always best to be prepared. From finding the pet-friendly accommodations to navigating air travel, here are veterinarian-approved tips for traveling with animals.
'Don't drink in the hotel bar. That's where I do my drinking.'
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There were likely a few of drinks on the house this week at the best bars in the world when the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced its nominees for the 2025 Spirited Awards. Launched in 2007 and considered to be among the hospitality industry's highest honors, the Spirited Awards are part of the annual Tales of the Cocktail festival held in New Orleans in July, honoring the top bars, bartenders, brand ambassadors, and spirits journalists from around the world. The winners will be announced on July 24.

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