Great House Antigua to Host Its First Ever Opera Week

The U.S. travel economy could lose nearly $1 billion for every week that the government is shut down, according to new analysis for the U.S. Travel Association. The trade group pointed to a recent Ipsos survey indicating that six in 10 Americans would cancel trips or avoid flying in the event of a shutdown.

Beer lovers will enjoy nine days of all things beer during Denver Beer Week, including tap takeovers, rare beer tappings, meet the brewer events, beer and food pairings and more. The week once again is a prelude of the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the country’s largest craft beer festival. As the premier U.S. beer competition, GABF will showcase more than 500 breweries pouring more than 1,800 beers from around the world and host over 40,000 attendees. Breweries have an opportunity to enter their beers to be judged by the festival’s professional judge panel, and festival attendees can sip beer entered in the competition during the tasting sessions. Learn more on the VISIT DENVER website.

At 18 years old, I moved to Madrid, Spain, to become an au pair for the summer. 

When I’m in the mood to imbibe, tequila is my go-to drink. I enjoy is neat with ice on the side and appreciate the flavor without anything added in. I’m always game for trying a new brand, and in recent years, I’ve been able to sample dozens of varieties thanks to the slew of tequilas that continue to debut.

With the Labor Day holiday now behind us, the year’s peak period for warm-weather travel has passed. Summer is winding down and, although the autumnal equinox doesn’t actually arrive until September 23, many fall fanatics cannot wait for crisper weather to roll in and the harvest season festivities to start. Some autumn enthusiasts will start amassing all things pumpkin spice, putting together the perfect Halloween costume or crafting Thanksgiving-themed decorations.

Although I don't particularly mind driving and enjoy a good road trip, I prefer to avoid congested highways (such as I-95) and love any opportunity to travel by train. So it's not surprising that I'm a big fan of the Auto Train, an Amtrak route unlike any other. 

The White House on Friday announced $26 million in new funding to improve U.S. aviation safety after a series of potentially catastrophic near-miss incidents and is pressing Congress for more funding.

Is the luxury hotel an endangered species? In Los Angeles, hotel operators say it may be if the “Responsible Hotel Ordinance” passes on the March 2024 ballot. The measure would essentially compel hotels with vacancies to house homeless people alongside guests.

A section of the Great Wall in China was severely damaged after construction workers dug out a large gap as a shortcut to get their equipment through.

Soho House is a brand with bona fide British celebrity and royal bragging rights: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date at one in London. Soho Farmhouse, the brand's countryside inn a two-hour drive outside London, has hosted everyone from former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron to Princess Eugenie and (my personal favorite) top-selling U.K. band Girls Aloud.

Whether you’re already planning a getaway or simply fantasizing about fascinating horizons, the new Great Outdoors U.S.A.: 1,000 Adventures Across All 50 States(National Geographic Books) is an action-packed, info-generous, photography-rich, bright beacon. This ambitious 736-page, colorful and insightful travelogue encourages all levels of nature lovers. It illuminates fun, spirited pursuits in every state; surprising, off-the-beaten-path gems; and full-throttle epic journeys. Perhaps coolest are the heart-warming verdant oases unveiled in urban areas.

Great Wolf Lodge is a family-friendly hotel and water park with over 20 locations in the US. It operates similarly to an all-inclusive experience with on-site bars, shops, and restaurants.