Rooftop Cocktails and Views at The Envoy Hotel Boston

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Through October, Lookout Rooftop and Bar at the Envoy Hotel is the place to enjoy cool cocktails and sweeping harbor views in Boston. Chef Tatiana Rosana presents a seasonal menu that highlights locally sourced ingredients, while head bartender Michael Ray crafts inventive drinks designed for warm evenings. Signature cocktails include the Go Go Bordello—Berkshire Mt. … Read more

3 Travel Destinations That Inspired Famous Authors

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Looking for your next place to spark creativity? These neighborhoods and hotels once welcomed literary giants—from James Joyce to Oscar Wilde. Stay at these elegant properties and walk their streets to feel the same inspiration that influenced some of history’s greatest writers. © Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France James Joyce, one of the … Read more

Sun-Inspired Art: Solar Flares Fuel New Eating Sunshine Exhibition

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Solar activity and the interconnected survival systems linking the sun, plants and other living organisms inspired Eating Sunshine, the new exhibition by artist Julie Evans at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Boca Raton, Florida, on view through Oct. 20. Root Ribbon © Julie Evans The exhibition brings together 48 works: 24 ceramic sculptures … Read more

Tugboats Arrive to Tow Stranded Carnival Cruise Ship to Port

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More than 3,100 passengers and 1,086 crew members are being guided back to port after a fire broke out aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Triumph. The fire started in the ship’s engine room early Sunday and disabled the vessel’s main propulsion system, leaving it adrift in the Gulf of Mexico roughly 150 miles off the … Read more

Off the Map Travel: Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters

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Enjoy a summer wildlife adventure in Lapland with travel company Off the Map Travel. The seven-day journey, Animal Encounter, guides travelers from Swedish Lapland into northern Norway to seek rare and iconic wildlife such as the Arctic fox, European brown bear, moose, Eurasian beaver and several types of reindeer. Specialist naturalist guides lead the tour, … Read more

6 Compelling Reasons to Visit Barcelona, Spain This Year

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As vaccines become widely available and travel begins to rebound, it’s the perfect moment to start planning your next getaway. Let this visual tour of Barcelona spark your imagination. Explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, iconic architecture, and cultural treasures through these images and captions. Relax in Ciutadella Park, adjacent to the El Born neighborhood. One … Read more

Viking Libra: First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship in the World

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Able to operate with zero emissions, the new Viking Libra will be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, scheduled for delivery in late 2026. Under construction at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri’s Ancona yard, Viking Libra will join Viking’s small-ship ocean fleet and represents a major step toward cleaner maritime travel. At about 54,300 tons with 499 … Read more

United Airlines Fires Staff for Selling Employee Travel Passes

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United Airlines fired 35 employees after uncovering a scheme in which staff sold or brokered employee travel passes for profit. These passes are benefits meant strictly for employees and their immediate friends or family, not for commercial resale. The company’s internal investigation revealed employees were soliciting pass travel privileges from colleagues and offering them for … Read more

Thessaloniki After Dark: Nightlife, Food, and Things to Do

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Nestled on the shores of the Thermaïkos Gulf, Thessaloniki (known to Greeks as Salonica) combines a relaxed seaside atmosphere with a rich metropolitan and cultural life. As Greece’s second-largest city, it offers lively evenings and a diverse selection of nighttime activities that appeal to visitors and locals alike. Whether you are in Thessaloniki for business … Read more

Alitalia Introduces New Hand-Baggage-Only Fares for Flyers

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Starting April 10, Alitalia will introduce reduced fares for travelers who fly with carry-on luggage only. These “Hand Baggage Only” or “light” fares apply to flights between Italy and destinations in the United States and Canada. The move aligns Alitalia with other major carriers that have introduced similar lower-priced options. The new HBO fares are … Read more