Aeroméxico, Mexico’s global airline, expanded its international network this summer with additional frequencies and new routes from several major gateways. In the United States, the carrier added more service to Mexico City, including a second daily nonstop from San Francisco. Chicago now benefits from a third daily flight and Houston from a fourth daily frequency. … Read more
Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, organizers are working to reassure athletes and visitors about concerns over the Zika virus. The Rio 2016 committee released information from health authorities indicating that the mosquitoes that transmit Zika become far less active as the weather turns cooler and drier approaching the Games. Dr. João … Read more
Featured chefs of The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa invite guests into their kitchen to cook alongside them during the resort’s Interactive Summer Wine Dinner Series. The series, hosted at the 512-room resort in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley, gives participants a hands-on opportunity to learn how to build memorable wine … Read more
The newly redesigned Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has introduced its Beachcomber Fire Pit rooms and suites, a collection of oceanfront accommodations that bring outdoor living to the forefront. These rooms and suites feature private terraces with personal fire pits, direct beach access and easy proximity to the iconic Santa Monica Pier. The redesign emphasizes … Read more
Norwegian Air International has received tentative approval to begin flying to the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced last month that it will allow the carrier to operate transatlantic service, subject to final authorization. The inaugural direct route proposed is between Boston (BOS) and Cork, Ireland (ORK). Known for offering lower-cost transatlantic fares, … Read more
Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has introduced a new Business Flex fare that bundles popular services into a single ticket option. The package is designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience for travelers who want more options without purchasing multiple add-ons. With Business Flex, passengers can change or cancel their booking free of charge up to … Read more
Enchanted by rainforest soundscapes? You’re in the right place. Advanced recording gear has captured authentic bird calls, mammal vocalizations and ambient textures from the remote rainforests of Peru. Using dual binaural microphones, these recordings reproduce a realistic three-dimensional audio experience that makes listeners feel as if they are standing in the jungle. These field recordings … Read more
The middle cabin, tucked between business class and economy, has captured the attention of both business and leisure travelers and has become a significant revenue source for airlines. Fares for this cabin can run as much as 80 percent higher than economy, and airlines market it under names such as Premium Plus, Premium Select, Premium … Read more
Yardley, Pa., May 9, 2014 – Global Traveler held its second annual Leisure Travel Awards reception last week, celebrating the winners of the magazine’s Leisure Travel Awards. The event took place at the historic Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica, Calif. More than 100 guests gathered in the Penthouse Suite and on the rooftop of the … Read more
Through May 26, the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, hosts “Give Peace a Chance,” an exhibition that explores John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous Bed-In at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. The show features a collection of rarely seen photographs and artifacts that document the couple’s peaceful protest and its cultural impact. The … Read more