My Ticketmaster Trauma
We all know and love the most anticipated concert of the year (or should I say two years now). The Eras Tour, quite frankly, turned the world upside down and gave Taylor Swift a new level of fame I didn’t even think was possible.
Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin: Honoring Ireland’s Freedom Fighters
This summer was one to remember. In between planned trips to Dublin and a rainy day in Killarney, we allocated time to simply drive the back roads between Dublin and Cork and see what we came across.
Talking Travel with Victor Dandridge
Recently named Fan Engagement Specialist for FAN EXPO, “the hardest working man in comics” Victor Dandridge expects to work even harder. As his moniker indicates, he is used to that. In fact, Dandridge wouldn't have it any other way.
Cousin Time
About a month ago I traveled to Portland to enjoy a reunion with my cousins from my mom's side of the family. We've stayed in touch over the years (mostly through Facebook and Christmas cards), but a few I hadn't seen for a decade or more. All of us had grown up on the West Coast, but scattered across California, Oregon and Washington, we mostly got together on summer vacations and during the holidays.
Funny Travel Moments
If you have read an issue of Global Traveler lately, you’ll see we like to ask travel executives and leaders to share a comical travel experience in our One on One interview column. Well, in the office the other day I was sharing this completely unbelievable, can’t-make-this-stuff-up kind of story with the team, so I thought I’d share it as a comedic travel experience just as we ask in our interviews.
Walking in Nassau
I just returned from a windy weekend aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Reflection on a quick three-night cruise to the Bahamas.
Maggie Rogers at Wells Fargo Center
On Tuesday I got to cash in on the birthday present from my parents to see one of my favorite artists, Maggie Rogers, on her Don’t Forget Me tour. Both my girlfriend, Brena, and I are huge Maggie fans, and we have both seen her twice before (separately in 2019 and together last summer), so we knew it was going to be a great show.
A Culinary Journey at Bourbon Steak: A Night to Remember
Nashville is known for its music and hospitality, but during my recent trip this summer, it revealed itself as a gastronomic gem. My hosted stay at the JW Marriott Nashville set the stage for an unforgettable evening at Bourbon Steak by Michelin star chef Michael Mina. Bourbon Steak is a restaurant that promises to delight the senses with high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, Wagyu, and a 360-degree view of Nashville skyline from the 34th floor.
Skokie Art Spot Popup
Last week I attended the opening of a Skokie Art Spot popup a couple blocks from my home. Hosted by Skokie's Fine Arts Commission and juried by Skokie artist Jay Ryan, the exhibition features creations from artists who live or work in Skokie.
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Oct 29, 2024Scotland’s House of the Northern Gate Opens
Set on Dunnet Head overlooking a landscape of beaches, distant islands and moorland encompassing 1,800 acres of nature in Scotland’s northern Highlands, the spectacular 5-star estate known as House of the Northern Gate is now open to travelers.
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Oct 29, 20245 Hotels with Elevated Fitness Amenities
Hotels and resorts around the world offer guests elevated fitness amenities beyond the basic hotel gym. Book a stay at one of these resorts and hit your fitness goals.
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Oct 29, 2024Upgrades to Premium Economy Dazzle Passengers Who Crave Comfort and Convenience
Passengers who don’t have the means or inclination to spring for a seat in the front of the plane but want more than the bare-bones experience found back in coach increasingly choose a third option, premium economy. This cabin can offer the best of both worlds: some of the amenities and comfort of first or business class with a more approachable ticket price. Airlines recognize this trend, launching or beefing up premium-economy seats to appeal to discerning yet budget- minded travelers. Here’s what’s new in this buzzy category.
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Colombia: A Different Kind of Beauty
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Oct 29, 2024Hawai’i’s First Nobu Restaurant to Open in Maui’s Grand Wailea
Maui’s Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, will be the site of Hawai’i’s first Nobu restaurant, set to open next summer. Nobu at Grand Wailea will mark the latest addition to the world-renowned Japanese restaurant empire founded by Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro.
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Oct 25, 2024Make Denver’s Limelight Hotel Your Next Must-Stay Colorado Hotel
Within steps (literally) of Denver’s Union Station, Limelight Denver provides an ideal downtown hotel base for an urban Rocky Mountain getaway. Light-filled guestrooms and a selection of luxury suites reflect a sleek, contemporary design that still manages to capture the essence of this Colorado location with rich wood accents, nature-inspired color palettes and floor-to-ceiling windows providing views of one of the capital city’s iconic districts.
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Oct 25, 2024Longwood Gardens Unveils New Experience
Longwood Gardens, America’s greatest center for horticultural display, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, recently unveiled Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience. The new display celebrates the final stage of the garden’s biggest revitalization project in its 100-year history. Guests are invited to celebrate the grand opening with two weeks of festivities, including a members-only preview and special events.
