Hilton Hotels & Resorts has reopened the Hilton Alexandria Corniche in Egypt following significant renovations to its guest rooms, dining outlets, exterior façade, and hotel grounds. Situated on Alexandria’s prestigious Corniche, the property offers 158 guest rooms, a private beach, an infinity pool, multiple restaurants, and a fitness center. This hotel marks Hilton’s 19th property … Read more

It happens just once a year. From May 8–14, Montreal’s signature shopping event, La Virée des Ateliers, takes over Rue Parthenais in the city’s center. Around 100 established and emerging local artists and artisans open their studios to the public, offering a rare chance to see creative workspaces and meet the people behind the pieces. … Read more

Greece offers travelers an abundance of experiences to explore and enjoy. Below are four compelling reasons to visit now. Landscape Greece’s varied landscape is endlessly rewarding. With more than 2,000 islands—each with its own character—as well as vibrant cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites and untouched traditional villages, visitors will find beauty at every turn. Pristine … Read more

Hyatt has announced plans to open a new Park Hyatt in Mallorca, Spain, scheduled to debut in 2015. This will mark Hyatt’s first branded hotel on Mallorca, the Mediterranean island located off Spain’s eastern coast. The Park Hyatt Mallorca is planned to offer 142 guestrooms and a range of dining and leisure facilities. Guests can … Read more

The first all-Swedish music festival in Los Angeles, Stockholm CA, was held at the Shrine Expo Hall and Grounds on October 15. The event celebrated Sweden’s vibrant contributions to music, design, film and television, bringing a strong slice of Swedish culture to Southern California. The festival coincided with a major expansion by Scandinavian airline SAS. … Read more

Brookstone Pocket Projector The Brookstone Pocket Projector turns an iPhone 4 or 4S into a portable, large-screen theater and slideshow device. Designed as a slim sleeve that connects to the phone, it projects video from any app that supports output—such as Netflix or YouTube—onto walls or other surfaces at sizes up to a 50-inch diagonal. … Read more

Fame can be fickle. The more celebrated a wine becomes, the more its original character can be diluted. Pinot Grigio provides a perfect example. Originating in France centuries ago as the brownish-pink Pinot Gris grape, it found a new identity in Italy as Pinot Grigio. By the turn of the 21st century it had grown … Read more

Delta Air Lines has updated its onboard snack selection, replacing its previous branded peanuts and pretzels with a refreshed lineup aimed at offering more variety and larger portions. The new assortment features Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, Squirrel Brand Honey Roasted peanuts, and NatureBox Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bars, while retaining Delta’s popular Biscoff cookies. The change … Read more

Chicago is famous for its iconic deep-dish pizza, but the city’s culinary scene offers many other classic dishes worth trying. To experience the full variety of Windy City flavors, set aside time to taste these regional favorites that capture Chicago’s food culture and history. Start with Chicago-style hot dogs: an all-beef frankfurter served on a … Read more

These are the people who helped build America. They forged the trails that opened the West, herded cattle that fed railroad camps and pioneer settlements, and roamed the open range, sleeping beneath the stars. Where would the country be without cowboys? Their influence is stitched into the fabric of American culture — in denim, Stetsons … Read more