Experience Japan: Top Cultural Sights, Traditions & Travel Tips

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Whet your appetite for Tokyo’s mysteries and beauty with the just-released The Little Book of Tokyo (TUTTLE Publishing, 2018) by Ben Simmons. Part travel guide, part lyrical immersion, this compact volume is organized into four sections that reveal Tokyo’s spirit, traditions, landmarks and contemporary life. Inside you’ll find practical insider tips on shrines, temples, seasonal … Read more

Sunrise Over Parrot Key: A Guide to Island Mornings

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Looking for a fresh beach getaway? The newly opened Parrot Key Resort in Key West offers a relaxed island atmosphere where you can channel your inner Ernest Hemingway or simply soak up the sun. Guests at Parrot Key Beach Club enjoy complimentary daily shuttle service to the wide, popular Smathers Beach, along with beach chairs … Read more

How to Score More Goals: Proven Tips for Players and Teams

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Passengers flying with Etihad Airways on Sept. 7 will be able to watch the GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Final between Kilkenny and Tipperary live — the first time this match has ever been shown on a commercial flight. The live coverage, provided by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, will be available through Etihad’s E-BOX in-flight … Read more

What’s New in Vancouver: Top Events, Openings & Updates

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Vancouver is about to enrich its cultural landscape with the opening of the new Gallery of Northwest Coast Masterworks at the Museum of Anthropology on The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. The gallery will showcase an outstanding selection of historic and contemporary Indigenous art, including carvings, jewelry, basketry, and textiles by prominent artists such … Read more

San Antonio: Where Cultures Meet and Traditions Thrive

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IN THE MIDST OF ITS TRICENTENNIAL anniversary, San Antonio celebrates 300 years of progress and looks ahead to the next 300. The city has organized year-round programs and events to honor this milestone while simultaneously moving forward with major improvements to infrastructure and cultural assets to support future growth. Across the city, new projects are … Read more

4 Eco-Friendly Travel Experiences in Australia That Go Further

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Earth Day is a reminder to honor the planet, but protecting the environment should be part of everyday travel. Across Australia, a number of destinations and operators combine outstanding natural experiences with practical sustainability efforts. Below are four Australian experiences that let visitors enjoy remarkable places while supporting conservation and responsible tourism. © Tourism Australia … Read more

Alexandria Hotel Revives Popular Silent Reading Parties

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Book lovers won’t want to miss an upcoming event at Hotel AKA Alexandria. The Spooky Silent Reading Party adds to Old Town Alexandria’s appeal for readers, showing that literary getaways remain as popular as ever. © Hotel AKA Alexandria Presented in partnership with local bookseller Old Town Books, the Silent Reading Party invites readers to … Read more

Marriott Marquis Washington D.C. Offers Special Citi Open Rates

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Celebrating its partnership with the 2015 Citi Open tennis tournament, Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. is offering a special rate for guests attending the event (Aug. 1–9). The largest hotel in the nation’s capital is the official headquarters hotel for the tournament. With 1,175 rooms and a convenient location near public transit, the property provides easy … Read more

Atlanta Airport Remains World’s Busiest — 2026 Traffic Update

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For the 21st consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was ranked the busiest passenger airport in the world. According to Airports Council International’s preliminary world traffic report, ATL handled more than 107 million passengers in 2018, a 3.3 percent increase over the previous year. Dubai International Airport retained the top spot for international travel, welcoming … Read more

W Hotels Coming to Scotland: Opening Dates & Locations

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W Hotels has announced its first property in Scotland: W Edinburgh, scheduled to open in 2021. The new hotel will be part of the Edinburgh St. James development and will occupy a 12-story building distinguished by a decorative steel ribbon wrapping its façade. Michael Wale, president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts for Europe, Africa and … Read more