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Michigan isn’t known as the Great Lakes State for nothing. The state’s share of the largest group of freshwater lakes on the planet is well worth some triumphant flag-waving, but its allure is hardly confined to water.  Take Detroit. The Motor City has had a tune-up and a spit-and-polish and is roaring back into life

Budapest has a varied nightlife, whether you want a quiet drink or something more lively. Options include café-bars on leafy squares, rooftop bars with views for miles around, and quirky ruin pubs, those beer gardens and clubs that occupy former residential courtyards and are often filled with an eclectic mix of upcycled furniture. Areas such

A decade ago, a person who walked into a restaurant in Seoul and asked for “han myung-I” —a table for one — could be declined service.   That’s because restaurants in South Korea prefer groups of two or more, owing to a complex mix of local social dynamics, profit margins and simple logistics — a

Marriott “The seed is in the ground. Now may we rest in hope While darkness does its work.” These three lines are the poet Wendell Berry’s, hopeful description of Winter.   But for many who travel in Winter, and who might prefer, like the seeds within the ground, to hibernate until Spring, Winter travel can

From dynamic Cape Town and the cosmopolitan vibes of Johannesburg to wildlife-filled expanses of wilderness such as the Kalahari and the Drakensberg mountains, the best time to visit South Africa will depend on where you want to go and what you want to do when you get there. In general, the climate in South Africa

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. In just a decade, Majorca has fast garnered

In this article UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT United Airlines Seatbacks Courtesy: United Airlines United Airlines‘ plan to revamp the cabins on its older narrow-body planes is running behind schedule because of supply chain strains, the carrier told CNBC this week. The upgrades include bigger premium cabins, seat-back entertainment screens throughout the planes,

Opus One and Wynn Las Vegas The first of its kind luxury wine weekend will take place at Wynn Las Vegas from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. Guests will have the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage featuring Napa Valley’s famed Opus One Winery, tasting different vintages, including some of the most exclusive Bordeaux-style blends.

Starting Friday, April 28 at 10 p.m., most of Yosemite National Park will close due to forecasted flooding from snowmelt. The Yosemite Valley closure is currently scheduled through May 3, but the park’s Twitter account cautioned it could be extended if necessary. All reservations for campgrounds and lodging during the closure will be refunded, they

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Sweeping south and east from chic, Aegean-set Bodrum

In this article LUV BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Southwest Airlines is reducing its hiring targets for this year because of delays in new aircraft from Boeing, the carrier’s CEO Bob Jordan said Thursday. The Dallas-based airline expects to receive just 70 new 737 Max planes from Boeing this year, down from a

Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Cougar Point Boasting five championship courses consistently ranked among the best in the nation, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a golf destination unrivaled. World-class greens weave their way through stunning stretches of shoreline and a kaleidoscope of unfiltered landscapes to create bucket list experiences. Each hole offers its own unique

Michigan’s mojo comes from its beaches, forests and small towns. Visitors often are surprised to learn that four of the five Great Lakes clasp the state and that more than half of it is covered by timberland. What’s a visitor to do amid all of this natural bounty? We’ve got answers, and don’t worry, you’ll

Passengers have been left furious after a flagship cruise from Southampton to New York was cancelled just hours before it was due to set off. Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 ship was set to take off from Southampton on Sunday but the 2,000 passengers were told on Saturday night that the crossing had been cancelled due

Britain is gearing up for days of pomp and pageantry in early May as its new monarch is crowned in a coronation ceremony not seen in the country for 70 years. Millions of people are expected to travel to and around the United Kingdom to witness the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

All Images Credit Roseate Hotels Article written by Ashley Topham  Situated in the vibrant city of Reading and less than an hour away from London is the Roseate Reading, this urban center’s most opulent boutique hotel. This cosmopolitan respite takes a new look at luxury by playing on the historic background of the property juxtaposed

If you’re the sort of music fan who is happier watching the Coachella livestream on your couch than navigating the crowds, then you may be wondering how to enjoy the magic of live music — without quite so many people. Although behemoth music festivals ⁠can deliver marquee moments, it can be easy to get lost in

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. From a dog’s point of view, the Lake

The days of high-flying, big-spending business travel may be over for good. As a new report by research company Morning Consult declared: Business travel will never return to normal. Tighter corporate budgets and new ways of virtual working have permanently changed business travel, according to the report, titled “Business, but Not as Usual.” The report

Photo by Jill Weinlein One of the most opulent spas in Las Vegas is the Spa at Encore. Honored with the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award, this exotic retreat allows guests to live well by renewing, replenishing and re-energizing in an elegant and tranquil environment. Guests can indulge in a variety of treatments that include the

South Africa offers some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, from sparkling oceans and stark deserts to snow-capped peaks and wildlife-dense savanna. But it’s not just the land that makes South Africa so enthralling – the wealth of the country’s diverse cultural groups, each contributing its own architecture, traditional cuisine and customs, adds to the

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. The port city of Liverpool on the River

In this article TCOM 9961-HK EXPE BKNG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Busakorn Pongparnit | Moment | Getty Images The ability of ChatGPT to seize upon a specific, verifiable application in a focused business sector could go a long way to underscoring it as a monetizable asset. Current use cases for generative artificial intelligence

Images credit Konsultant, Reykjavik Excursions, and Special Travel Iceland Iceland is one of the most fascinating places on earth. There are volcanoes, glaciers, black sand beaches, and waterfalls that look like they fell off the pages of a fairytale book. It is also a country filled with endless adventures from mountain biking, white water rafting,

In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. We asked our woman in Paris, Vivian Song, to field this query about the 2024 Olympics. Question: We are planning a trip to Europe next summer and would love to

Let’s face it, Switzerland doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you utter the words ‘cheap break’. This small alpine nation is known for being one of the priciest countries in Europe, with several of its cities regularly cited as among the world’s most expensive places to live. But traveling within Switzerland on a modest budget

Welcome to Zürich, a beautiful city nestled in the heart of Switzerland. As a Swiss-Italian content creator I’ve traveled the world, but always feels most at home in the Alps. Zürich is for me the perfect mix of Alpine closeness and tranquility with a buzzing city life, which is why I’ve lived here for over 10

Cape Town climbs the slopes of Table Mountain, spreads down the Cape Peninsula, and sprawls across the surrounding flatlands, making it a large city to get around. The city center is reasonably compact and navigable on foot, but many highlights lie outside its limits. The best forms of transport are hire car, Uber, and MyCiTi

From New York, Los Angeles and Washington, DC, to Chicago, Miami and Dallas, the USA’s heavy hitters need no introduction.  But for every major player, there’s an understudy waiting in the wings – and whether you’ve already explored the big cities or find yourself looking for less-expected destinations instead, there’s an urban alternative to suit.

Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. We asked Austin Bush to report on his decidedly non-express train journey from Lisbon to Madrid. In the