If you’re looking for a charming European-style escape right here in California, head to Solvang in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley. This picturesque village, known as the “Danish Capital of America,” was recently named No. 7 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Towns in the…

Pizza Hut is taking a page out of its old playbook. The pizza chain is bringing back a nostalgic invention to keep kids reading and away from technology this summer. Gen X and Millennials likely remember a time when they were incited to read during their summer break from school…

One of Florence’s most iconic hilltop hotels is back. After an 18-month overhaul, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, has reopened above the city with revamped rooms, updated gardens and a new spa – building on its long-standing appeal rather than trying to reinvent it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT High in the…

Chipotle’s CEO revealed that customers have every right to ask for more when they feel like their orders are being skimped on toppings. Scott Boatwright said Monday that diners should never walk away feeling shortchanged when adding salsas, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, fajita veggies, and both types of rice and…

A luxurious resort in Montenegro once frequented by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe is set to reopen. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The island town of Sveti Stefan, which is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand around 10km away from Budva, was turned into a hotel…

Still undecided on where to travel this summer, but keen to avoid FOMO? This Balkan country has gained a lot of chatter in the digital space as one of Europe’s standout destinations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In April, Tripscout, a social travel guide, revealed the winner of its Most Engaging Destination Awards.…

Mark your calendars (if you haven’t already), because 12 August is set to see a total solar eclipse across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Cities and towns in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes, and this solar spectacle is…

A number of hotel brands sit at the intersection of hospitality and art, so for the cultured traveller among us, these properties offer more than just a place to lay your hat. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Home to Renaissance masters who have left an enduring influence on the contemporary and modern art…

New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used…

California is one step closer to allowing local Disney fans to turn their vehicles into rolling tributes to Mickey, Minnie and Co. State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced Tuesday a new public-private partnership to create a Disneyland-themed specialized license plate that would raise funds for children’s hospitals across the state. The…