The Best U.S. Airports, Top Hotels In Los Angeles And More Travel News

The Best Hotels in Los Angeles

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, spending a few days in Los Angeles can often feel like a vacation, thanks in part to its many luxury hotels. The editors at Forbes Travel Guide have compiled the 29 best hotels in L.A. based on empirical data. Each property is visited by incognito inspectors, who have a three-day, two-night stay and perform hundreds of tests to exacting standards.

America’s Best Airports 2023

It’s been another rough year for air travel but that doesn’t mean some airports aren’t getting it right. J.D. Power recently released its 18th annual North America Airport Satisfaction Study and despite a pilot shortage in 2023 and countless weather delays, passenger satisfaction has actually improved. Among mega airports (those with more than 33 million passengers) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranks highest this year, while Tampa International Airport is No. 1 among large airports (between 10 million and 32.9 million passengers) for the second year in a row. See the complete rankings of the best airports in America for 2023.

Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner and Drive-in Coming to Route 66

Want to charge your Tesla while enjoying dinner and a movie? That’s what Elon Musk has in mind for EV owners as he builds a retro-futuristic supercharging station along famed Route 66. While Tesla hasn’t revealed many details about the project (which is being built on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood), Musk describes the station, which will have 32 charging ports, as “Grease meets The Jetsons.”

Travel Wise

With experts predicting a holiday travel season that’s even more chaotic than summer, there are some smart moves travelers can make to limit their headaches. Veteran travel writer Christopher Elliott recommends booking early morning flights, learning your rights as a passenger and, above all, being nice to people. See Elliott’s expert advice for getting better airline service this holiday season.

How To Get Italy’s Best Pizza Delivered To Your Door

Each year, travelers make a pilgrimage to Italy to sample one of its signature dishes—the Neapolitan pizza. But for those who can’t make it to Naples, Talia di Napoli serves up genuine Neapolitan pizza (using traditional ingredients and methods) that is then flash frozen and shipped to your home. Think of it as a very special delivery.