Get Your Gear Ready: Tune-Up Tips for Glasgow Music Festival

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Recognized as a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow will host the annual Celtic Connections festival from January 19 to February 2. For 18 days the city fills with music and culture: roughly 300 venues stage concerts, exhibitions, workshops, talks, late-night sessions and world-class collaborations. The festival celebrates traditional forms such as ceilidhs— lively events that … Read more

PyeongChang After the Games: What Happened Next

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SINCE ITS 2011 selection by the International Olympic Committee as the host of the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, PyeongChang, South Korea, has captured global attention. While many tuned in for the athletic drama, others were drawn to the region’s culture, scenic landscapes and a side of South Korea beyond Seoul. Often called the … Read more

Discover Pop-Up Shops: Unique Finds and Local Events

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Planning a trip to Paris this summer? Consider stopping at Moët & Chandon’s seasonal pop-up restaurant, Le &, located on the historic L’Orangerie estate in Épernay, roughly 80 miles from Paris. Open through the end of July, this luxury dining experience celebrates Champagne, gastronomy, and the release of Moët’s Grand Vintage 2006. Renowned Michelin-starred chef … Read more

10 Fresh Reasons to Plan a Trip to France’s Cognac Region

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Already rich with cultural sites and experiences, the Cognac region of France has introduced ten new ways to enjoy this historic destination, inviting visitors to deepen their appreciation for its landscapes, craftsmanship and celebrated eaux-de-vie. Blindfolded Cognac Tasting Experience Cognac with your other senses: expert guide Florence Vilquin leads blindfolded tastings that sharpen the palate … Read more

U.S. Summer Air Travel Poised to Break Records — What to Expect

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Industry trade group Airlines for America projects that U.S. carriers will transport 234.1 million passengers this summer, a 4 percent rise over 2016 and a new record for travel on U.S. airlines. To meet the forecasted demand, airlines are adding about 123,000 seats, which will accommodate an estimated 100,000 more travelers each day between June … Read more

Springtime Outdoor Adventures in Mendocino County: Hikes, Beaches & Wine

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Love a scenic hike through the woods followed by an excellent glass of wine? In California’s beautiful Mendocino County you can do just that. New trails now invite exploration, including the recently opened Shady Dell Trail along the quiet Lost Coast. Lined with towering old-growth Douglas firs and home to Roosevelt elk, this peaceful landscape … Read more

Dine with a View: Top Mile-High Restaurants in New York City

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Through Oct. 4, the pop-up dining series Mile High lands in New York City with its Destination: London experience. Drawing on the glamour of the golden age of air travel, Mile High recreates the spirit of a weekend escape—great food, well-crafted drinks and a few stylish surprises—presented with classic London flair. Housed in a secret … Read more

March 2016 Magazine Cover Highlights

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Grand Cascade Fountains At Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg Photo: © Pumppump | Dreamstime.com The Grand Cascade fountains at Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg are among Russia’s most remarkable examples of baroque landscape design and hydraulic engineering. Commissioned by Peter the Great in the early 18th century, the palace and its extensive gardens were intended to … Read more

The Guestbook Launches New Hotel Booking Rewards Program

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The Guestbook has launched an instant cash-back hotel booking rewards program, a first in the travel industry. Members earn 5% cash back on room rates at more than 300 participating hotels worldwide, plus an additional 5% cash back on qualifying restaurant and spa purchases at participating properties. Enrollment is free, and members may book through … Read more

MAXX by Steigenberger Launches New Urban Lifestyle Hotel Collection

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Adding to Deutsche Hospitality’s upscale offerings, the new MAXX by Steigenberger brand aims to “MAXXimize your stay.” Intended to complement the company’s existing portfolio, MAXX by Steigenberger will sit between the luxury Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, the upper mid-scale IntercityHotel properties and the lifestyle-focused Jax in the City concept. The MAXX brand focuses on city-center … Read more