Month: February 2024

Feb. 28th, 2024 Cherry blossoms are a must-see when visiting Japan, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy hanami (“viewing flowers”) during Sakura season. Traditional experiences include strolling the Philosopher’s Path, which cuts through the beautifully preserved Higashiyama District in Kyoto, to riding the Sagano Romantic Railway that passes through a tunnel of sakura trees along the
0 Comments
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture of Black Americans, and what better way to do it than toasting with one of the rising spirits brands developed and created by folks who are proud of their traditions and achievements? Here are seven brands to look for when it’s time
0 Comments
The Amalfi Coast, with its chalk-colored towns clinging to the wooded coast, glorious food, fragrant citrus groves and glamorous beaches backed by Italy’s most stunning seacliffs, is one of Italy’s highlights. However, the downside to these incredible attractions is that everyone is now in on the secret and the local population swells to bursting point
0 Comments
Laid-back, eccentric Memphis is a city built by music, where the streets can often feel like a throwback to another era. Whether you’re strolling the brick-lined byways of downtown or sliding into a booth at a Midtown dive bar, there’s often a whiff of the past lingering in the alleyways and between the stage curtains
0 Comments
Australia is a vast, diverse country celebrated for its iconic landmarks and natural beauty. But beyond the well-trodden destinations there’s another side to the country. This less-visited Australia offers not just beautiful vistas and epic natural wonders but laid-back experiences away from the typical tourist routes. Follow our writers as they uncover the spots beloved
0 Comments
To celebrate 40 years of distilling mastery, Midleton Very Rare has just announced its 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition, retailing at €20,000 ($21,690). This opulent release pays homage to the iconic Irish whiskey, crafted by the combined expertise of three esteemed Midleton Master Distillers: Brian Nation, Kevin O’Gorman, and Barry Crockett – the latter of whom
0 Comments
The challenge when visiting Rome is deciding what not to do: there are so many churches, archaeological sites, piazzas and paintings to see that a lifetime is hardly enough. Don’t try to cram too much in; Rome moves at a slower pace than many northern Italian cities, and to enjoy it you should take time out
0 Comments
The FTC has filed a lawsuit to stop the $25 billion Kroger KR -Albertsons ACI merger. The historic lawsuit rigorously documents how the 5,000 store, 710,000 employee mega-deal will eliminate competition, create higher prices for consumers and reduce wages for workers, especially by harming collective bargaining power. Labor unions, growers, and elected officials have echoed
0 Comments
Start exploring Introducing British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you’re there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/british-columbia #LonelyPlanet #BritishColumbia #Canada #Rockies #CanadianRockies
0 Comments
AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences, specializing in luxury long-stay residences and has relaunched of its experiential program Live It! Spanning nine cities and featuring curated activities, AKA has partnered with tastemakers and local brands to offer experiences that highlight the community and cultural aspects of travel including design, art, wellness, and
0 Comments
Taylor Swift performing onstage in Nashville, Tennessee. John Shearer/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and now Taylor Swift. Singapore is eyeing concert economics as its new growth driver, which is set to add hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism receipts. “The Lion City has traditionally been more a magnet
0 Comments