Top Caribbean Getaways, Powder Mountain’s New Billionaire Owner and More Travel News

5 Luxurious Caribbean Retreats for Winter Bliss

As high season in the Caribbean approaches, it’s never too early to start planning a winter getaway. From Cancun to Aruba, here are five luxurious Caribbean resorts for families, foodies, adventurers and more.

Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort

With a $100 million investment in Utah’s Powder Mountain, billionaire Reed Hastings is the new owner of North America’s largest ski resort. “This is an investment in what we consider to be the ultimate skier experience,” said Hastings, who stepped down as CEO of Netflix in January and became a minority owner of Powder Mountain in April. “We’re looking to accentuate what has always made it special. We’ll do that by making it more easily accessible, by bolstering infrastructure and amenities, and by maintaining the uncrowded feel Powder Mountain is known for.”

Through Airport Security in 30 Seconds?

In an industrial park near Seattle’s airport, Micro-X, an Australian technology company, is testing a system that would make travelers’ airport dreams come true—speeding through security lines with minimal human interaction. The redesigned airport checkpoints resemble supermarket checkout lanes and can process passengers in 60 seconds on average and as quickly as 30 seconds. The only downside? The new technology is still several years away.

Travel Wise

Airport lounges have been quietly upgrading preflight food selections, much to the delight of passengers who expect a limp iceberg lettuce salad and some shrink-wrapped fruit. Among the new offerings are collaborations with chefs, customizable menus, and an emphasis on local cuisine.

The 25 Best Places To Enjoy Retirement

It’s one thing to move to a new location for retirement—quite another to like living there. To determine the best places to enjoy retirement, Forbes screened more than 800 locales in the United States for everything from climate change risk to the availability of doctors. From there, we looked at what those destinations offered in leisure pursuits—including the arts, fine dining and outdoor activities. Here are the top 25 places to enjoy retirement for 2023.