Located at 42nd Street and Third Avenue in midtown Manhattan, The Westin New York Grand Central invites guests to experience one of the city’s most iconic skylines. Through Labor Day (Sept. 7), the hotel is offering a Room with a View package that guarantees a Premium Corner View room on floors 20 through 41, featuring … Read more
Beneath the worn soles of my favorite hiking boots, an ancient stone road, jumbled and ragged with age, climbs unevenly toward the mountaintop. Earlier today, far below in the paved plaza of Ponte de Lima, a feathery post-dawn mist hugged the ground. Walkers with tall staffs and small groups laden with backpacks gathered in the … Read more
Located on prime Denver real estate just one block from the renowned 16th Street Mall in the heart of downtown, the Denver Grand Hyatt has reopened its doors after an extensive $28 million renovation. The project refreshed 516 guestrooms with a design palette inspired by the Rocky Mountain landscape, blending warm earth tones and cool … Read more
A previously unheard broadcast interview with John Lennon, recorded in 1964, has been acquired at auction by Hard Days Night Hotel, the world’s only Beatles-themed hotel located in the Cavern Quarter of Liverpool. © Hard Days Night Hotel The short interview captures Lennon in high spirits as he answers an art student’s questions about his … Read more
The Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA) has released a report urging caution for travelers considering medical procedures abroad, specifically calling for people to avoid medical tourism in the Dominican Republic and highlighting safety concerns in Mexico, India, Thailand and South Korea. As the first comprehensive review of its kind for the medical tourism industry, the … Read more
Transferring through Beijing Capital International Airport will soon become more convenient for business travelers flying on Star Alliance carriers. Under a new agreement between Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), all Star Alliance member airlines operating at PEK will be co-located within the same terminal. This consolidation enables the alliance to implement a … Read more
June 10 is Global Wellness Day — a perfect occasion to treat yourself to a restorative spa experience. Below are four standout hotels offering exceptional wellness facilities and treatments to help you relax, recharge, and celebrate well-being. © Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Situated on Miami Beach, this luxury resort features one … Read more
Lights, camera, action! These five hotels in Beverly Hills, California, are essential stops for film lovers and Old Hollywood enthusiasts. Avalon Hotel © Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills Opened in 1948 and lovingly restored in 1999, the Avalon Hotel celebrates mid-century modern design with contemporary comforts. Over the decades it … Read more
If you’re planning to visit top destinations such as London, Rome, or New York this year, you likely won’t be traveling alone. TripAdvisor recently announced its 2016 Travelers’ Choice Destination Award winners, highlighting the world’s most popular places based on reviews and booking interest from its community. Barbara Messing, TripAdvisor’s chief marketing officer, explained that … Read more
Last month, car-sharing company Zipcar published the results of its American Summertime Driving survey, and the findings reaffirmed what many of us already suspect: Americans still cherish summer road trips. The survey reveals clear preferences in driving companions, vehicle types, destinations and even window habits during the warmer months. When it comes to who people … Read more
