Lounge operator Plaza Premium has opened a new lounge at London Heathrow Airport, located in Terminal 4 as part of a wider expansion program scheduled for 2017. The facility sits on the mezzanine level in the T4 Arrivals area and includes 25 private shower rooms, a dedicated lounge area and a bar. The space is … Read more
Alaska Airlines will expand its Salt Lake City (SLC) route network next summer by adding daily service to three new destinations. Beginning June 16, the carrier will operate non-stop flights from Salt Lake City to Boise, Idaho (BOI) and Las Vegas (LAS), and starting June 18 it will launch non-stop service to San Francisco (SFO). … Read more
The Desert Trip music festival returns this weekend, Oct. 14–16, to Greater Palm Springs, featuring legendary performers such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan and his Band, Paul McCartney, and Neil Young with Promise of the Real. If you’re planning to attend Desert Trip and need a place to stay, consider … Read more
Cunard marks 175 years of maritime history, tradition and innovation in Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 10, when the flagship Queen Mary 2 visits the city linked to the company’s founder, Sir Samuel Cunard. This commemorative transatlantic crossing honors the original voyage of Cunard’s first flagship, Britannia, in 1840. The anniversary will be observed with … Read more
Silversea Cruises recently revealed new details about its 11th ship, Silver Nova, scheduled for delivery in 2023. For the first time in the line’s history, this vessel features an innovative asymmetrical design with expanded outdoor spaces, an outward-facing pool deck and a sky bar — all crafted to create a stronger connection between guests and … Read more
From Winston Churchill to Ian Fleming, a landmark building on Whitehall in central London has welcomed many notable figures. The Grade II-listed Old War Office, originally completed in 1906, is now open to the public for the first time after an extensive restoration. Following five years of careful renovation, the Edwardian landmark has been reborn … Read more
Disney Research’s tech and science division has unveiled a prototype room that can charge electronic devices wirelessly. The system uses quasi-static cavity resonance to generate magnetic fields inside a specially engineered enclosure, allowing power to be delivered to mobile devices anywhere within that space. “This new method could make electrical power as ubiquitous as Wi‑Fi,” … Read more
Kids just can’t resist Barcelona, and neither can adults. Where else can a family tour a world-class architectural landmark in the morning, spot the inspiration for Darth Vader on a rooftop, ride a heart-stopping cable car to a mountaintop lunch, and swim on golden sand in the afternoon — all within one of Europe’s most … Read more
Kimpton Ashbel New York–Park Avenue opens in January 2026 in Midtown Manhattan as the newest New York City property from Kimpton. Housed in a landmark building completed in 1928 during the Beaux-Arts era—originally known as the Doral Park Avenue Hotel—the property has been thoughtfully renovated to meet contemporary traveler expectations while honoring its historic character. … Read more
What were once simply the most photographed destinations and hotels are now judged by a new standard: how “Instagrammable” they are. This buzzword captures the way digital photography and social sharing shape travel choices today. Being visually striking is no longer enough. A destination must look exceptional on camera, invite shares and engagement, and generate … Read more
