Delta Air Lines quietly updated its pet policy last month. Effective March 1, the airline no longer accepts animals in the cargo hold beneath the main cabin, an area where temperatures can vary dramatically and pose risks to pets. From now on, pet owners must bring animals in an approved carrier into the main cabin. … Read more

Combine spectacular views with award-winning cuisine and Chicago’s reputation as a foodie destination reaches new heights. Below are scenic rooftop and high-rise restaurants to try the next time you’re in the city. At The J. Parker, diners enjoy sweeping panoramas of Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan and the skyline from the outdoor lounge or the cozy … Read more

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced an expansion of its network, adding 21 new cities and 85 routes. This growth increases the airline’s destinations by roughly 30 percent and nearly doubles its total number of non-stop routes. By spring 2018, Frontier plans to offer service to destinations that cover 90 percent of the U.S. population, enabling … Read more

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., presents “Frida Kahlo at the Dali” from Dec. 17–April 17, 2017. This indoor-outdoor exhibition showcases more than 60 works by Frida Kahlo, including paintings, drawings, and personal photographs. In the museum’s garden, plantings mirror the species and flowers found in Kahlo’s Casa Azul, recreating the atmosphere of her … Read more

Hong Kong is undertaking several major cultural projects that expand the city’s creative and public spaces. One prominent development is M+, the new museum for visual culture scheduled to open in 2019. M+ focuses on 20th- and 21st-century art, design, architecture and the moving image, presenting contemporary works from Hong Kong and around the world. … Read more

“Austin,” the only freestanding structure by the late artist Ellsworth Kelly, was completed two years after his death and realized in its full stained-glass splendor. Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, the white-stone chapel—built in a cruciform shape—is part of the university’s Blanton Museum of Art. The non-denominational building features stained-glass windows … Read more

Villa Le Blanc, a 5-star, 159-room luxury resort operated by Gran Meliá on Menorca Island, is among Meliá Hotels International’s most environmentally mindful properties. Opened this year, the hotel is the island’s sole member of Leading Hotels of the World. Situated on Santo Tomás Beach, the resort offers an ideal base for exploring Menorca’s cultural … Read more

JetBlue has placed an order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2020. In the same agreement, JetBlue converted a prior order for 25 A320neo aircraft to the larger A321neo variant. The A220-300 offers a more comfortable cabin experience, featuring wider seats, larger overhead bins and oversized windows. The type is … Read more

FROM THE CHARMING brick‑lined streets populated with 18th‑century homes to the salty tang carried by the coastal breeze, the historic city of Annapolis is a memorable, year‑round destination for business and leisure. Located on Chesapeake Bay within Anne Arundel County — which offers some 520 miles of coastline — Annapolis has been connected to America’s … Read more

An estimated 1 million people gather in Times Square for the New Year’s Eve ball drop, but the NYC Pride March routinely draws the city’s largest single-day crowd. In an ordinary year, the parade attracts about 2.5 million spectators and swelled to more than 5 million for 2019’s WorldPride. Pride activity fills New York City … Read more