US expected a big travel year, but not perceived as a welcoming destination anymore Olja Ivanic looked forward to welcoming some cousins from Sweden to her Denver home in June. Ivanic and the four travelers were planning to go hiking in Colorado and then visit Los Angeles and San Francisco. But then President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a February meeting at the White House. Ivanic’s four relatives immediately canceled their scheduled trip and decided to vacation in Europe instead. Tourists ride a double-decker bus along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) “The way (Trump) treated a democratic president that’s in a war was beyond comprehensible to them,” said Ivanic, who is the U.S. CEO of Austria-b...
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Located within a century-old mansion, guests can enjoy a bold new chapter including reimagined flavours, and the finest local ingredients This Songkran, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort invites guests to rediscover The Service at 1921 House, the resort’s distinguished steakhouse and grill, with the debut of an inspired new menu curated by Executive Chef Natruthai Petsuwan. Classic Western dishes are artfully reimagined with Asian nuances, celebrating a perfect harmony of tradition and innovation. Housed within a two-storied teakwood mansion that once served as the British consulate, The Service at 1921 House carries over a century of rich heritage. Stepping onto the wraparound verandah, where views of the serene Mae Ping River unfold, guests are transported to a world of timeless el...
Read MoreFor nearly four decades, residents in southern India’s coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit beaches at night trying to protect sea turtles and their hatchlings that for millennia have nested along these shores. Hungry dogs, locals looking for a snack, and disorienting lights are among the hazards facing the olive ridley turtles and their eggs, which can take up to 60 days to hatch. Many turtles are caught offshore in fishing nets, which this year alone have killed hundreds of them in the area. A forest official collects olive ridley sea turtle eggs on Marina Beach in Chennai. A crow flies over a hatchery for the olive ridley sea turtles on Elliot’s Beach in Chennai. A volunteer collects broken egg shells at a hatchery for the olive ridley sea turtles on Elliot’s Bea...
Read MoreMarriott International brings you destinations and properties that will make every wedding unique. In a world where weddings have become increasingly personalized and memorable experiences, destination weddings have gained unprecedented significance. According to the 2024 Global Wedding Report by The Knot Worldwide, today's couples seek celebrations that reflect their lifestyle, focusing on authenticity, experiences, and emotional connections with their chosen destination. Modern generations prioritize experiences over tradition, showing a growing interest in ceremonies held in exotic, romantic, and immersive locations, where the wedding is not just a one-day event but a journey shared with loved ones. In this regard, Latin America offers a wealth of options thanks to the cultural r...
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