Concert tips

Offering an eclectic mix of urban sophistication and leisurely activities, the Uptown Birmingham District is a bustling area known for its entertainment, dining and shopping options, featuring diverse restaurants and boutiques. Uptown is a district that anchors the northern end of downtown. Adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in downtown Birmingham, Uptown boasts modern architecture, green spaces and attractions like The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Topgolf, Protective Stadium and City Walk.

Croatia’s fabulous mishmash of cultures – from ancient Greeks to Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians and Italians – has left a rich legacy all around the country. You’ll see it in the Venetian architecture of Rovinj, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Hvar, the Habsburg townhouses of Zagreb and Opatija, and the ancient Roman ruins of Istria and Dalmatia. You’ll taste it in the delicious cuisine where the Adriatic and central Europe meet and mingle.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called for a united international effort to bolster sustainable tourism practices as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) first-ever Sustainability Week in New York, this morning.

United Airlines is in its generous era, with a deal offering 13% off flights just in time for superstar Taylor Swift's return to the United States. 

After scoring tickets to see Madonna at American Airlines Center last month, my two friends and I decided to spend a long weekend in Dallas – a city none of us had visited since before the pandemic and one that we were eager to get back to after learning it has the largest contiguous arts district in the country and the most buildings designed by Pritzker Architecture Award winners.

When the chairlifts have made their last run of the winter, ski resorts throughout the country begin preparing for spring and summer activities. For many ski areas, spring and summer business equals winter numbers as guests come to take scenic chairlift rides, mountain bike or enjoy a variety of adrenaline-pumping water rides. In addition, spring and summer mountain concerts are always a popular attraction and draw some of the biggest names in the music industry. The following ski resorts welcome guests throughout the year by offering fun on and off the slopes.

Points and miles can get you more than just a business-class seat or an upgraded room at a swanky resort — they can also help you score once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. You can use them to live out your "Fast & Furious" fantasies or snag seats at concerts with hard-to-get tickets. We saw this with Marriott Bonvoy's promotion for Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour."

A celebration of an artist's life in the purest sense, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus is the definitive swan song of the beloved Oscar and Grammy winning Japanese pianist who said that the film “was conceived as a way to record my performances - while I was still able to perform - in a way that is worth preserving for the future.” And Opus is just that. Created by a team that included Ryuichi Sakamoto, his son Neo Sora as director, his wife Norika Sora as a producer and longtime collaborator Jeremy Thomas as executive producer, the film is a beautiful, moving testament to the late maestro’s life and work. It is a concert film that is so intimately and expertly shot with extraordinary closeups on the composer’s face and hands and with such incredible sound that viewers will feel they are in the studio on the stage with Sakamoto.

During the earliest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans reminisced about the things that used to bring them joy. They never stopped thinking about that last big trip with their families or that last in-person concert they enjoyed with friends.

Looking for a springtime pick-me-up? These free travel contests, giveaways and sweepstakes could be just the ticket to have you winging to far-flung getaways with just a little luck. From big-ticket prices from famous hospitality brands to short weekend trips closer to home, these are some of the top competitions worth considering.

It's no secret Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" is the hottest concert ticket in town…in just about every major city around the world.

Forget concerts — Live Nation wants music fans to start going on yacht vacations.

The number of popular festivals and cultural events taking place in regions, cities and towns around Europe can run the gamut from funny, oddball and even bizarre, to culturally rich and centuries-old traditional, offering opportunities for an unexpectedly cool travel experience at a gorgeous destination.

One of Istria’s most celebrated monuments is the Arena, the magnificent 1st century Roman amphitheater that’s a symbol of Pula, the peninsula’s biggest city. The sea-facing amphitheater is also an icon of ancient Rome, and the grandest and best-preserved example of how the Romans left their mark on Istria forever.

Are you ready for it? The Bisha Hotel in Toronto certainly is. This luxury hotel that celebrates art and music is well prepared for Taylor Swift fans and The Eras Tour with their new suite, The Taylor. This deluxe one-bedroom is soulfully designed with Swifties in mind and they won’t be disappointed.

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Eunice Mecija, a 24-year-old graphic artist and Taylor Swift fan from the Philippines. It's been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified Mecija's expenses.

One of the most popular tourist centers in Türkiye, millions of tourists flock to Cappadocia every year to see the magnificent natural beauty of fairy chimneys, underground cities, ruins, and experience balloon tours and cave hotels.

On night three of a reporting trip in Las Vegas, wearing a fur coat, plastic lei, and four-inch heels during Super Bowl weekend, I unexpectedly found myself watching U2 at the Sphere.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Swaksha Krishnakumar , a 28-year-old Swiftie based in Bangalore, India. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her expenses.

It’s Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket competition of 2024. Marriott Bonvoy is offering members of its loyalty scheme the chance to see Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. And you don’t have to work out ways to get enough Bonvoy points to be the highest bidder; it’s a sweepstake which means anyone can win. Winners will be picked at random - a good thing. Less great is that the odds against you winning are huge.

Holders of select Capital One cards now have a fun new reason to use them.