The palatial grounds of the Taj Mahal are more than a monument to exquisite craftsmanship and eternal love; they also hold a series of subtle optical effects that captivate over a million visitors each year. Those visual surprises help the Taj Mahal remain a top destination on many travelers’ lists. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage … Read more

Delta Air Lines has opened its newest Delta Sky Club at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The 9,000-square-foot lounge—the first Sky Club at Austin-Bergstrom—offers a range of amenities designed for comfort, convenience, and a distinctly local flavor. The Sky Club includes a covered sky deck that provides outdoor seating year-round, giving travelers a calm place to relax … Read more

Hilton has opened its 20th hotel in Colombia, Hilton Bogotá Corferias, marking the brand’s first full-service property in Bogota’s fairs and convention district. The new hotel features 410 guestrooms and more than 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including the largest terrace event area in the neighborhood. Guestrooms are designed with floor-to-ceiling … Read more

PGA National Resort & Spa’s acclaimed Champion Course, the Jack Nicklaus-designed host of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic and home of the famous Bear Trap, has reopened after a comprehensive re-grassing and renovation of the 14th hole. Fairways, green surrounds and tees on The Champion Course have been updated with Celebration Bermuda grass. This turf … Read more

Jerusalem’s cultural scene is expanding with several new entertainment and educational attractions that highlight nature, history, and food. One notable addition is Israel’s first public aquarium, located within the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens. Designed to increase public understanding of the country’s varied aquatic environments, the aquarium focuses on the Mediterranean, local freshwater systems, the Red … Read more

The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York, a landmark on Park Avenue since 1931, closed its doors on February 28 to begin an extensive renovation expected to last about two years. Long regarded as one of the city’s most distinguished hotels and once touted as the tallest hotel in the world, the Midtown Manhattan property will … Read more

Each year, new sites are added to the UNESCO World Heritage List after a rigorous evaluation by an international panel. Nominated landmarks are judged on their cultural, historic or natural significance and whether they meet strict criteria. Below are seven standout additions from this year’s 20 new inscriptions, showcasing diverse heritage from around the world. … Read more

Tuscany — the name evokes olive groves, rolling hills, historic towns, castles, seaside villas and long afternoons sipping wine beneath a clear Italian sky. This central Italian region stretches from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Apennine Mountains and includes a small archipelago of islands. Its famous towns—Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca and Grosseto—are rich in art … Read more

Fans of the Emmy Award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones can experience GAME OF THRONES: The Touring Exhibition, a major new attraction in Northern Ireland at TEC Belfast, running April 11–Sept. 1. The exhibition invites visitors to step into the world of Westeros and Essos by walking through wintry Northern landscapes, following the Kingsroad, entering … Read more

OAG, an air travel intelligence company, has released the results of its study identifying the Top 25 Under-Served Domestic Routes in the United States. To be classified as “under-served,” a route must have at least 125,000 passengers who travel it via a third airport — meaning many travelers use two connections and three flights instead … Read more