It has been a busy summer filled with vacations and business travel. I wrapped up the season with a trip to Dallas for the Global Business Travel Association convention, following a productive meeting in Chicago with Chicago O’Hare International Airport and United MileagePlus. © Francis Gallagher After Chicago, I tested the summer warmth with a … Read more
Great news for gin lovers: British Airways is launching a bespoke gin exclusively for its first-class passengers. The spirit is a proprietary blend developed after extensive taste testing in the Concorde Room bar in London and crafted by the Cambridge Distillery. In addition to the classic juniper, this gin features rosemary and thyme grown in … Read more
A grand opening for the new American Writers Museum is planned for May 16 in downtown Chicago. Located on North Michigan Avenue, the museum highlights influential American writers such as Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, Jack Kerouac, and author-illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Through exhibits and programs, the museum explores how these writers have shaped … Read more
For travelers seeking wellness-focused getaways, consider one of these restorative experiences for your next vacation. © Aurora Expeditions Aurora Expeditions On an Aurora Expeditions voyage you can combine exploration with wellness: the ship’s gym and sauna feature floor-to-ceiling glass so you can enjoy panoramic views while working out or relaxing in heat therapy. The setup … Read more
As frequent flyers know, it’s frustrating to leave for the airport feeling refreshed and arrive at the TSA checkpoint hot, wrinkled and worn out. How you prepare for a business trip often determines whether you arrive energized or exhausted. Long travel days, delays, cancellations and missed connections make it easy to neglect your health, productivity … Read more
June 28 is National Ceviche Day, celebrated annually in Peru to honor a dish so central to the country’s culinary identity that it has its own day. While the exact origin of ceviche is debated, many food historians trace its roots to Peru, with influences that likely arrived from Moorish cooks from Granada. Today, ceviche … Read more
INDONESIA IS HOME TO TWO of the most visited travel destinations in the world — Bali and Jakarta. With tourism steadily increasing, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport faces growing pressure. As Indonesia’s largest and busiest airport and the busiest in the Southern Hemisphere, Soekarno-Hatta plays a vital role in connecting the region. Known also as Cengkareng Airport, … Read more
American Airlines is expanding its European network next summer, adding new services that include Budapest (BUD) and Venice (VCE). From May 4 to Oct. 27, the carrier plans to operate flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to both Budapest and Prague (PRG), and will introduce an additional service between Chicago (ORD) and Venice. American already operates a … Read more
The Leatherstocking Golf Course follows the western shore of Lake Otsego in the classic American village of Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and the historic residence of author James Fenimore Cooper. Between the town, the course and the vintage Otesaga Resort Hotel, the setting evokes a slower, more relaxed era that’s … Read more
Not long ago, private island vacations were reserved for escapists dreaming of Robinson Crusoe-style solitude or for billionaires and celebrities seeking refuge from the public eye. Today, however, the idea of renting an entire island is far more accessible. A private island getaway combines resort-level amenities with unmatched seclusion, creating a truly special travel experience. … Read more