Cover

Forward Thinking

Change is in the air for travelers and the travel industry alike. Brendan Coffey investigates this year’s top six trends and the companies that are banking on them.

Leading the Way

Barbara Benham reveals the 2006 Leading Edge Awards winners and the reasons why these travel innovators rose to the top.

The Business of Pleasure

Spacious B&Bs, a smidgen of caviar and a whole lot of vino round out Erika Lenkert’s relaxing tour through Northern California wine country.

Philadelphia

The clichés are true: The City of Brotherly Love is friendly, and its cheesesteak is still the world’s best. by Victor Fiorillo

Tokyo Rising

Known for its neon lights and 35 million residents, Tokyo can make you wonder if you’re on another planet. Tim Hornyak explores how to manage this spellbinding city.

Columns

A Mind to Travel

Must-know tips on handling a fellow passenger with air rage.

Rewarding Travel

Randy Petersen answers reader questions about how to maximize travel-related loyalty programs:
How do carriers and card issuers benefit? and What if loyalty programs had never been created?

From the Cockpit

The science behind cabin pressure and its link to that popping sound in your ears.

Executive Coach

Bestselling author Dan Pink explains the benefits of right-brained leadership.

Technology

Now you’re a movie-maker. These pointers will have you creating your own Web flicks in no time.

Departments

Short Cuts

Cheap European hotels, 2007 airline partnerships and the cost of rising fuel prices.

Restaurants

You won’t have to walk far to dine in style at these favorite hotel restaurants.

Style

This winter’s accessories are all about looking good and keeping warm.

Before You Go

Hindsight is 20/20 for these hip predictors who got it all wrong.