Italy has many well-loved cities, but this year consider bypassing Rome, Venice and Milan to discover one of these lesser-known destinations. Each offers a fresh experience and the chance to find a new favorite—places filled with history, culture and local character. © Flaviu Boerescu | Dreamstime.com Just a short trip from Milan, Bergamo charms with … Read more

Surrounded by 40 acres of olive groves and verdant forest, Borgo dei Conti Resort has opened in the rolling hills of Umbria, Italy. The property channels the spirit of the Italian Renaissance through rich color palettes inspired by painters such as Pietro Perugino and Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. Historic 19th-century architecture blends with contemporary furnishings … Read more

Celebrate International Tea Day on May 21 with a visit to Victoria, British Columbia. Pendray Tea House © Destination Greater Victoria For a fairytale afternoon, make a reservation at the Fairmont Empress and enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in the elegant Lobby Lounge. This iconic hotel has long welcomed royal guests and serves classics such … Read more

Gorgeous flowers abound this Valentine’s Day in brilliant hues and soft pastels—long stem, short stem, no stem—fresh as a daisy even in regions where garden beds remain frozen for weeks to come. Avianca helped ensure those blooms reached northern destinations on time for the holiday. Between January 19 and February 8, the airline’s cargo division … Read more

PHOTO: © IONUT DAVID | DREAMSTIME.COM Santa Lucia Hill may be modest in size, but its historical importance to Santiago is immense. Formed by an ancient volcano, the hill was the site Pedro de Valdivia selected in 1541 to declare Chile a Spanish colony. During the war for independence in the early 1800s, the hill … Read more

Summer is almost here, bringing longer vacation days, more opportunities for bleisure travel and a slate of new airline routes to make trips easier and more convenient. Allegiant Air Allegiant Air is adding 19 new nonstop summer routes, expanding options for travelers with several new connections to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA). Fares vary by route and … Read more

Recognized as one of Germany’s oldest folk festivals, The Drachenstich, or Slaying of the Dragon festival, takes place every August in the town of Furth im Wald in the Bavarian Forest. This centuries-old tradition stages the dramatic rescue of a medieval village from a dragon attack and draws visitors from across the region to witness … Read more

Step inside the butter LONDON salon at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and it’s immediately clear this is far from a basic nail counter. Black crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, lacquered cabinets showcase the season’s most on-trend colors, and designer wallpaper offers a playful image of Branwen, the Queen of England’s pet raven, complete with a pearl … Read more

Grand Hyatt Vail has announced its holiday programming for the 2022 season, now available to book. The resort is offering a range of festive dining options, guest activities and private event spaces for Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet Gessner restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving lunch buffet featuring traditional and contemporary favorites to suit … Read more

Through Sept. 17, three museums in Morges, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, are honoring designer Hubert de Givenchy and his longtime muse, actress Audrey Hepburn. The retrospective, titled “Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy: An Elegant Friendship,” examines the four-decade relationship between the couturier and the film star, a partnership that began by … Read more