With a total solar eclipse on the horizon in April, travelers are eager to find the best spot from which to view the phenomenon. Airlines are offering special spotting flights, and hotels are setting up the ideal suites. But, one hospitality brand is taking things a step further by helping travelers find the ideal hotel for their astrological sign.
Another brand wants to help you consult with a sleep expert to have better dreams. Whether you win a travel contest this spring for the ideal trip or are looking for the best hotel for remote working and meditation, these are the latest hotel news tidbits to have on your radar for Spring Break travel planning and beyond.
Major renovations to the rooftop terrace are in the works at the NH Collection Madrid Gran Via. Madrid has numerous hotels with rooftop bars and restaurants, but this hotel enjoys one of the most prized positions along this famous street. Gran Via, Madrid’s version of Broadway, is filled with lights from major theaters, shops and restaurants illuminates the evening. The square where this hotel is situated is positioned in a way to offer a heads-on view of the street whereas most other hotels have only side views. The upgrades include new furnishings, a redesigned bar area and a series of Instagrammable photo spots from which guests can take panoramic photos at all hours.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Moxy brand and Sanctuary’s Cosmic Curations are partnering together to help guide each sign through their year of travel transformation. When providing your astrological sign, the brands can provide details on which property best suits your sign, on what date you should visit and the sign of who should be the ideal companion. On property, there will be a curated cocktail menu with a story that is ideal for each astrological sign and the option to use in-room rotary phones to hear 2024 elemental predictions, serene sound baths and dream interpretations. Some Moxy properties will also host aura photography sessions and full moon watch-parties.
Marriott’s Westin brand now showcases a major renovation, to the tune of $45 million, at the Westin LAX at Los Angeles International Airport. The focus of the upgrade was to bring it in line with Westin’s health and wellness focus including signature natural greenery showcasing native Southern California plant life and organic materials. Regional artists are responsible for a lot of the new art and design. Highlights of the renovation include a new Topgolf Swing Suite, 45 EV charging stations, guest room balconies with airport views and a new “sunset finder” that helps guests find the best spots along the coastline to catch sunset. Also in place here, the RUNWESTIN running concierge that takes guests on entertaining
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Outdoor enthusiasts looking to save on their next trip national park trip need to look no further.A new report from flight price tracking service Going reveals that some parks are cheaper to fly to than others due to their location and surrounding airports. The cheapest National Park to fly to is Indiana Dunes National Park, which has four nearby airports that travelers can choose to fly into, including Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway, and Indianas' South Bend Regional Airport, and Gary/Chicago International Airport.
Though K-beauty first landed stateside back in 2011 — when Dr.Jart+ flooded the shelves of Sephora stores across the country and spawned the BB cream craze — South Korean skincare products have experienced a resurgence in popularity in the past few years.
In a groundbreaking move, the prestigious MICHELIN Guide unveils its inaugural ranking of MICHELIN Keys for France today, marking its first foray into hotels. With 189 distinguished establishments across France among the 600 hotels in the new guide, Michelin celebrates the talent and dedication of these hospitality professionals, setting a new standard for excellence in the hotel industry. As MICHELIN's inspectors continue to scour the planet for the best in class, hotel rankings for other destinations are to follow later this month.
It's been an eventful few months when it comes to U.S. budget carriers' route networks, shifting capacity to reduce their exposure to plummeting fares in prime leisure markets like Florida, especially in Orlando.
The magic of hospitality is staying in a place that isn’t anything like home. A castle, a treehouse, a farm, a yurt: all such places promise an escape from the every day, especially when combined with luxury flourishes that boggle the mind. I am still wondering how ice showed up in the Gobi desert at the Three Camels Lodge in Mongolia or how blueberries came to be served at breakfast at the Explora Lodge on Easter Island. Or, in the case of the Four Seasons in Madrid, how a hotel combined seven historic properties into one sensational art destination.
Antigua is one of our Best Places to Go in Central and South America for 2024, part of our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2024—find more travel inspiration here.
Even celestial events need a backing track—and the April 8 total solar eclipse is no different. Whether you’re road-tripping down to Hot Springs, Arkansas for Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival or flying over to Cleveland, Ohio, you’ll undoubtedly need some tunes to get you in the mood.