While it’s tempting to pack every minute of a getaway with activities, there’s real value in unplugging and embracing slow, deliberate rest. Below are destinations designed for doing nothing—places to relax, recharge and enjoy quiet, restorative moments. © Sensei Porcupine Creek – Tanveer Badal Iceland Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and geothermal features make it a top … Read more
Outdoor winter sports aren’t for everyone. If you’d rather enjoy après-ski than tackle the slopes, The Broadmoor in Colorado offers plenty of appealing alternatives. Located in Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor is a luxury resort that provides a wide range of indoor and outdoor winter activities. For winter 2022, the resort introduced a falconry hunt, available … Read more
In 1989, Northern Sweden’s ICEHOTEL opened as the world’s first hotel built entirely of snow and ice. After rebuilding each winter for 27 years, ICEHOTEL 365 is set to become the first permanent frozen accommodation to operate year-round. New solar-powered cooling systems enable this legendary hotel to welcome visitors seeking both the midnight sun and … Read more
Skip the traffic to the Hamptons and make Bermuda your weekend retreat this summer with a new offering from the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont Managed Hotel. The “Hamptons in Bermuda” package provides a private one-bedroom suite shared across either five or ten weekends. Available through Dec. 31, the five-weekend plan starts at … Read more
Mauz The ingenious Mauz, named Macworld 2013’s Best of Show, is an appcessory that transforms an iPhone into a motion- and visual gesture-controlled wireless optical mouse. Compatible with iPhone 4, 4s and 5, the device plugs into the phone and works with a free companion app and desktop software. Once set up, Mauz lets you … Read more
Vintage airplane and automobile enthusiasts will gather on April 13 for Mustangs & Mustangs, an annual celebration hosted by Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. This event brings together restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and classic Ford Mustang automobiles in a single venue, offering both aerial excitement and ground-side displays for fans of aviation and … Read more
Experience both vibrant city life and Alpine serenity with an exclusive Shop, Spa & Ski Retreat package offered by Palazzo Parigi in Milan, Italy, and Les Airelles in Courchevel, France. This combined itinerary begins amid Milan’s elegance and concludes in the snowy splendor of the French Alps, blending luxury amenities, tailored services, and select sightseeing … Read more
If you plan to fly Spirit or Frontier this holiday season, be aware that both low-cost carriers have raised checked bag fees during this peak travel period. Spirit is applying a temporary increase of $2 to its checked bag fee from Dec. 18 through Jan. 4. The airline first used this temporary surcharge last year … Read more
At the latest LGBT Confex — Mexico’s largest business convention focused on the LGBT market — the tone brightened when speakers turned to travel and tourism. “There is greater visibility because of the civil rights that are being won in this country,” said Ruben Sandoval, CEO and founder of LGBT Confex. “Businesses and destinations are … Read more
Hilton Worldwide is piloting its new Digital Key feature, which lets members of the HHonors loyalty program skip the front desk. Using the HHonors app, eligible members can unlock their guest room and other key-controlled areas of the property with their smartphone. The Digital Key pilot began this month at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town … Read more