Small towns have a unique charm that makes visitors feel as if they have stepped into a storybook. Shaped by history and time, these quaint communities tell tales that captivate travelers. Up Norway has highlighted five small Norwegian towns that capture that very charm. Fjaerland © Pljvv | Dreamstime.com Fjærland Fjærland, often called Norway’s “book … Read more
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand founded by Sir Richard Branson, has launched Lucy, a new mobile app designed to integrate guests’ personal devices with their hotel experience. Lucy functions as a personal hotel assistant, allowing guests to request services, control in-room features, and access hotel information from their smartphone. “Our mobile app Lucy will … Read more
Boasting Colorado’s largest ski mountain and a distinctly European atmosphere, Vail is synonymous with outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor adventure. While powder-season Vail is magical, an autumn visit offers a different, equally compelling charm: sweeping blankets of golden aspens that transform the mountainsides into a glowing landscape. I highly recommend experiencing Vail in the fall. … Read more
Iceland is a land of dramatic contrasts—fire and ice, light and dark—and an exceptional destination for mixing business with adventure. It’s ideally located between North America and Europe, making it convenient for international colleagues to fly in without excessively long journeys. From Keflavík International Airport, city bus route 55 runs regularly to Reykjavík for about … Read more
IT’S FAMILIAR BUT DIFFERENT, old yet strikingly new. We’ve seen these works before, but never so vivid, immersive and romantic. A painting by Gustav Klimt seems to have been freed from its frame, sliding across the walls, warping and magnifying into a surround of color and sound. Where are we? Inside Klimt’s The Kiss. Where … Read more
The Westin Denver International Airport has completed the first phase of a multi-phase property transformation, unveiling a redesigned 37,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Directly connected to the Jeppesen Terminal, the hotel is the only full-service property with direct access to Denver International Airport, reinforcing its role as a premier meetings and events … Read more
Spring brings fresh excitement to Scottsdale, Arizona. The desert destination welcomes visitors with adventurous outdoor activities, restorative wellness experiences, updated resorts and a growing dining scene. Photo: Experience Scottsdale One of the season’s headline events is the Waste Management Phoenix Open, held Feb. 1–7 in the greater Scottsdale area. This year’s iteration is a scaled-down, … Read more
Apple MacBook Air M5 Released in March, the newest MacBook Air brings Apple’s M5 chip to the company’s thinnest, most portable laptop. The update delivers faster, AI-ready performance while preserving the lightweight design fans love. The aluminum unibody offers durability and a premium feel, and the Liquid Retina display produces crisp, vivid imagery for work … Read more
The new expedition outfitter Gift of Go (GOGO) emphasizes “Adventures without Tourism,” launching expeditions into Brazil’s remote Serra do Espinhaço. Between March and September, travelers can select from 14-, 21- or 28-day Diamonds/Wild Tales + Lost Trails journeys designed for small groups of up to eight participants. © Gift of Go “We are living in … Read more
Since opening in 1985, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has welcomed more than 30 million visitors to indoor performances, free events, workshops and outdoor presentations. Over 33,500 performances have taken place across the Centre’s venues, many featuring world-class artists and major productions. The newest addition to QPAC is the striking Glasshouse Theatre, which officially … Read more