"Firefall Express" shuttle provides exclusive guided access and comfort for three weekends in February. Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge & Spa are making it easier than ever to witness Yosemite's awe-inspiring Firefall phenomenon, a bucket-list experience for outdoor adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts. Every winter, when the sun aligns perfectly with Horsetail Fall on Yosemite National Park's world-famous granite monolith, El Capitan, the waterfall illuminates in fiery hues, resembling molten lava cascading down the sheer cliff. This dazzling, yet fleeting spectacle occurs only during the last three weeks of February. To provide a seamless and memorable experience, Evergreen and Rush Creek Lodge are offering their exclusive Yosemite Firefall Express—a guided shuttle...
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Niyama Private Islands Maldives has unveiled another world first, with an exquisite new tasting menu at its underwater restaurant Subsix that brings the intrigue of Japanese-Peruvian haute cuisine to the Maldives. Subsix, so named because of its spectacular setting half a kilometre out to sea and six metres below the surface, has been the setting of novel experiences, from champagne breakfasts to midnight glow parties, since its inception over a decade ago. Surrounded by a wall of glass, sun-dappled corals, a rainbow of anemone and butterfly fish, and the occasional reef shark swimming by, each minute underwater is magical, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Always innovating, always avant-garde, Subsix now launches a new Nikkei tasting menu that is as spectacular as the set...
Read MoreWhy more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming
Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit that is expected to provoke teeth-chattering but not be record-shattering. It’s a cold air outbreak that some experts say is happening more frequently, and paradoxically, because of a warming world. Such cold air blasts have become known as the polar vortex. It’s a long-established weather term that’s become mainstream as its technical meaning changed a bit on the way. What it really means to average Americans in areas where the cold air comes: brrrrr. The next round of bitter cold was set to envelop the southern U.S. on Tuesday, after the first significant winter storm of the year blasted a huge swath of the country with ice, snow and wind. The imme...
Read MoreAnantara Bophut unveils newly refurbished rooms, redefining island luxury Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort has unveiled its newly refurbished rooms this January, following an extensive four-week renovation. Backed by a $2 million USD investment, the project reflects Anantara Bophut’s unwavering commitment to delivering one of the most luxurious and unique guest experiences on the Island. The transformation includes a comprehensive room redesign, complemented by the introduction of a brand-new Kids and Teens Club and a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness facility set to launch in Q1 and Q2 2025, respectively. The extensive renovation, led by the acclaimed Abacus Design, draws inspiration from the resort’s lush tropical gardens and Bophut’s landscape designer Bill Bensley’s philoso...
Read MoreSIN, the recent addition to after-dark rooftop experiences at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, is an invitation to celebrate life’s special moments with a toast overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Not to leave out sober revellers, SIN’s award-winning Head Mixologist, Brian Gonzalez Fernandez, has crafted an inspired “Sober Sips” alcohol-free cocktail menu. Executed with a mature dimensionality, Sober Sips are non-alcoholic versions of the rooftop bar’s signature cocktails, each inspired by themes of sin and desire. Before moving to Bangkok, Brian worked in London and Madrid, where sugary mocktails have given way to polished, fully original creations that more than hold their own. Drawing on this experience, Brian uses natural, healthful ingredients for Sober Sips, ensuring guests can enj...
Read MoreMassive winter storm to clobber U.S. from Plains to East Coast
The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible, could cause power outages, cut gas supplies A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas. Snow and ice blanketed major roadways in parts of Kansas and Indiana, where the state’s National Guard was activated to help any motorists who were stuck. At least 8 inches of snow were expected, particularly north of Interstate 70, as the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for Kansas and Missouri, where blizzard conditions were reported. The warning extended to New Jersey for Monday and into early Tuesday. “For locations in this reg...
Read MoreI landed in Mexico City in December 2019, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic upended life and cartel-led violence reached its bloodiest period in Mexico's recent history. Yet traveling around the country as a senior correspondent for Reuters, I was mesmerized by the vibrancy of Mexico's people, culture and food. A bartender pours a glass of wine at the bar of the fine dining restaurant Meroma in the Roma neighbourhood. REUTERS/Claudia Daut It may strike some people as unwise, or even perilous, to mount a bike to explore a megalopolis long known for street crime and snarled traffic - and where motorists do not need to pass a driving test to hit the road. Yet in many ways it's the best way to soak up Mexico City, a fast-changing cultural hotspot sitting on the bed of an ancient l...
Read MoreYour Schengen VISA will now take you to Romania & Bulgaria as well
Romania and Bulgaria scrapped land border controls to become full members of the European Union's Schengen free-travel area on Wednesday, joining an expanded bloc of countries whose residents can travel without passport checks. Fireworks lit the sky at a crossing close to the Bulgarian border town of Ruse just after the stroke of midnight as the Bulgarian and Romanian interior ministers symbolically raised a barrier on the Friendship Bridge straddling the Danube River. The crossing is a major transit point for international trade, and bottlenecks are common. A view of Romanian-Hungarian customs point in Nadlac, as Romania and Bulgaria both join the Schengen bloc, Arad county, Romania, December 31, 2024. Inquam Photos/Virgil Simonescu via REUTERS "This is a historic moment," said ...
Read MoreLA-based PaintScaping, a global leader in 3D projection mapping, has created DINO LUMINA, the world's first dinosaur park that uses giant projections on invisible screens. As guests walk thru the forest, they are surrounded by full-sized dinosaurs that, unlike animatronics, are walking, running, fighting, and hunting. This limited engagement runs at the Dallas Zoo, until Monday, January 6, 2025. A CGI trailblazer, PaintScaping CEO Philippe Bergeron previously collaborated with Daniel Langlois, the genius behind SoftImage—the groundbreaking software that brought Jurassic Park's dinosaurs to life. Dino roars for the crowd "Daniel was instrumental in creating one of the most memorable scenes in movie history, when we see the dinosaurs for the first time," no...
Read MoreAlagna Mirtillo Rosso marks the entry of NH Collection Hotels & Resorts in Italy’s mountain hotel segment Minor Hotels Europe & Americas has announced the upcoming addition of NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso to the portfolio of the upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy. Located in the heart of the Pennine Alps, the four-star property will undergo a renovation process and officially open its doors under the new brand in March 2025. NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso, located in the town of Alagna Valsesia, at the foot of Monte Rosa, caters to all travellers but is ideal for families and perfect for ski lovers. The hotel is just a few minutes from the Alagna, a cable car, which takes visitors to the Monte Rosa Ski ski hotel, an area that links ...
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