David Beckham to help develop resort properties in Asia
David Beckham has been tapped to serve as a consultant and partner in the development of Las Vegas Sands properties in Singapore and the gaming capital of the world, Macao. Announced out of Macao, the partnership will see Beckham, described as a tastemaker, lend his expertise in developing dining,…
AFP Relax NewsTop 10 Hotels Under $150 in the U.S
Want to stretch your hotel dollars? Check in to the Top 10 Hotels Under $150 in the U.S., courtesy of GAYOT.com.
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AdChoicesInstant Checkmate SponsoredExploring these canal cities is best done by boat
The way you maneuver around a city can be just as memorable as the sights you’re trying to get to. Streets are so done. Leave your car behind and explore these destinations where waterways are an essential part of the scenery. Venice, Italy Any criticisms of Serenissima—the sinking, the smell, the…
CompassIndustry never looked so pretty: Flickr photo of the day
The Oriental elegance of the scenery around the Bongnam Reservoir belies the fact that it is in the heart of one of South Korea’s busiest industrial cities, Changwon. The eighth most populous city in the country is blessed with geography that favors plenty of water. In 1974, a bureaucratic…
CompassBest ski resorts for non-skiers
Not all of us like to spend the day on the snow. But these renowned ski resorts offer alternative options as exciting as careening down an icy slope in subzero temperatures.
CompassNov. 25, 1952: ‘The Mousetrap’ opens its ongoing London run
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” has been a staple of London theater and a major tourist draw since it first opened in 1952. The murder mystery with a twist ending has been performed more than 25,000 times in London alone, and its 61-year continuous run will be hard for any other play to match.…
CompassThe best and worst airlines for holiday travel
The holiday air travel season is about to begin. And if you want to have a stress-free trip, the best advice we can give is to fly west.
ForbesHotel group Relais & Chateaux jumps on private accommodation trend
Just off to the side of Paris’s only chateau hotel, overshadowed by the grandeur of the main house, sits an inconspicuous little villa that offers a private luxury sanctuary far from the prying eyes of nosy hotel neighbors and busy hotel lobby traffic. The separate pavilion is one of 85 villas in…
AFP Relax NewsExpo 2020 city-host to be chosen Wednesday
Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Brazil will find out Wednesday whether their chosen cities have been selected to host the 2020 World Expo. Brazil, which is already gearing up to welcome the World Cup next year and the Olympic Games in 2016, has put forward its most populous city Sao…
AFP Relax NewsOrlando’s Most Amazing Hotel Pools
Orlando's coolest hotel pools just may make your kids forget the theme parks.
MinitimeTop 10 Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
What better way to celebrate your love than to whisk that special someone off to a Tuscany hideaway? Check out GAYOT.com's Top 10 Romantic Hotels in Tuscany.
GayotInaugural Made in the South festival coming to Charleston
It’s going to be a celebration of all things Southern as Garden & Gun magazine holds the first Jubilee: Made in the South Weekend festival on the grounds of Charles Towne Landing in Charleston, S.C., on Dec. 6-8. One- to three-day passes are available, which provide access to a range of culinary…
CompassCarrying a big stick: Flickr photo of the day
These Balinese Girl Guides (Scouts) are out for a happy hike on a Saturday afternoon. Not everyone gets a stick, just the leaders who will protect the others if the need arises. Gerakan Pramuka (the national scouting organization of Indonesia) came to Indonesia in 1912 while it was still under…
CompassAmerica’s 8 Best Hotels for Afternoon Tea
Taking afternoon tea at a luxurious hotel is quite a posh indulgence. For about hour-and-a-half, you can sit in lavish surroundings, sip fine teas, and nosh on finger foods — all for a relatively nominal fee. In short, it’s one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. And that’s exactly why you…
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AdChoicesInstaflexSponsoredRomantic Dinner Idea: Six Seven Restaurant in Seattle
Everything about Six Seven buzzes with a romantic feeling: the waterfront location, the soft lighting, the chic décor. The restaurant is located in the Edgewater Hotel, known for hosting the Beatles (there is a suite there now named for them), who fished right through the hotel’s windows.
The Daily MealNov. 22, 1935: First trans-Pacific flight leaves California
The first flight across the Pacific took off from Alameda Naval Air Station in the San Francisco area and landed the Philippines — a week later. Why did it take so long? It was partly because airplanes at the time had to make refueling stops and partly because the plane’s job was to deliver mail.
CompassFood of the Day: Fried Octopus, Smoked Chilled Mussels
I have been eating fried calamari since my first trip to Greece, at the age of 7. My sister and I have always been open to new foods, and in our home, foods considered "weird" in Finland back then — like couscous, hummus, or ramen noodles (yes, it took a while before these became widely known in…
The Daily MealDinner with a View: Three Degrees in Portland, Oregon
Even though the Willamette River is just a whisper away from downtown Portland, Ore., the RiverPlace Hotel is the only hotel located right on the beautiful waterway, making it a hot commodity and a cool urban retreat.
The Daily MealBosnia and Herzegovina eyed for tourism growth
In another sign that interest in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a tourist destination is growing, Marriott International has announced plans to open its first hotel in the region by late 2014. The Residence Inn Sarajevo will be located 20 minutes from the airport near the old city and feature 75…
AFP Relax NewsList of National Geographic Traveler's top 20 trips for 2014
From the wildlife refuges of Rwanda’s rainforests, a cacao trail in Ecuador to the “immutable, imperishable” city of New Orleans, National Geographic Traveler’s list of top places to visit in 2014 eschews trends and travel statistics.
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