The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore presents “Connect With You,” a family-focused stay designed to help relatives reconnect through comfortable accommodations and engaging activities. Available through March 31, 2015, the package is priced at INR 12,500 per room per night (approximately $205) and includes thoughtful amenities to make a family stay both relaxing and convenient: One night in … Read more
Amtrak has introduced new hot meal options for sleeping-car passengers aboard two overnight services between Chicago and the East Coast. Earlier changes replaced the traditional dining car experience on the Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited with cold, pre-loaded meals for passengers in sleeper accommodations. Those sleeper amenities also included unlimited soft drinks, an airline-style … Read more
September marks the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida — widely recognized as America’s oldest continuously occupied city. Nestled on Matanzas Bay and linked by the iconic Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Spanish admiral Don Pedro Menéndez and has a layered history shaped by Spanish, French and … Read more
The northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has a rich and layered history shaped by Etruscans, Gauls, Romans and early Christians. Many of its spiritual traditions remain visible today: the region already offered 21 pilgrimage routes, and in 2024 it added four new paths that follow the footsteps of saints and medieval travelers. These routes combine … Read more
Hilton Worldwide recently announced that Hotel Saranac will join Curio – A Collection by Hilton, the company’s portfolio of distinctive upscale properties. The hotel is scheduled to reopen next year following a brief closure for renovations that will refresh the property while preserving its historic character. Nestled in Saranac Lake, N.Y., Hotel Saranac blends a … Read more
Brise-Vent Havre Harbor Museum is a proposed cultural initiative sited on the historic waterfront of Le Havre, France. Envisioned by LYT-X Studio, the project adapts an existing industrial harbor building into a public cultural facility that responds to the city’s maritime legacy and urban life. The museum is planned inside the UNESCO World Heritage area … Read more
Air travel has entered a new era where onboard WiFi quality plays a major role in travelers’ booking decisions. Honeywell’s third annual Passenger Connectivity Survey found that roughly three out of four passengers would switch airlines to access faster, more reliable internet during a flight. The survey also revealed widespread dissatisfaction: only 22 percent of … Read more
GETTING TO BHUTAN is only part of the journey; navigating the country is the other. This Himalayan kingdom has carefully balanced tradition and modernity, preserving much of its cultural identity while selectively adopting contemporary conveniences. At times you will feel transported to another era; at others a glimpse of a smartphone or a modern lodge … Read more
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones These wireless over-ear headphones from Bose have earned widespread acclaim for their industry-leading noise cancellation and clear, detailed sound. Available in white, sandstone, or black, the QuietComfort Ultra delivers up to 24 hours of battery life and integrates with the Bose app so you can fine-tune your listening experience. Immersive Audio … Read more
With the busy travel season approaching, Amtrak is strengthening service to accommodate holiday travelers. Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel periods each year, so Amtrak is adding extra trains on the Northeast Corridor and several Midwest routes, and increasing capacity by attaching additional cars to West Coast services. Many trains will continue to … Read more