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03.04.15

Did Philippe Starck Just Design the Sexiest, Most Functional Carry-On Around?
Did Philippe Starck Just Design the Sexiest, Most Functional Carry-On Around?
Credit: © Starcktrip by Delsey

By Amy Farley

Air Travel

When designer Philippe Starck puts his mind to travel problems, he inevitably lands on some brilliant marriage of form and function, from his NFC-enabled Paris metro cards to the ingeniously designed, yet affordable Mama Shelter hotels. So it’s...
03.04.15

Chesapeake Bay Candle to Launch New York-Inspired Fragrance Line
Chesapeake Bay Candle to Launch New York-Inspired Fragrance Line
Credit: © Chesapeake Bay Candle®

By Caroline Hallemann

Shopping

When it comes to destination-inspired fragrances, the scent of New York City is probably far from the top of most people's wish list, as its signature smell during the summer could reasonably be described as eau de hot garbage. Fortunately, Che...
03.04.15

2016 Trip Idea: Snowboarding on a Copenhagen Waste Plant
2016 Trip Idea: Snowboarding on a Copenhagen Waste Plant
Credit: © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

By Amy Schellenbaum

Architecture

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, the cool-kid masterbuilder responsible for NYC's floppy residential pyramid and other similarly futuristic projects, has just released renderings for what may be the world's first waste plant worth traveling to: a r...
03.04.15

The Armory Show’s Noah Horowitz on the Art World’s Travel ‘Imperative’ 
The Armory Show’s Noah Horowitz on the Art World’s Travel ‘Imperative’ 
Credit: © Eric T. White

By Caroline Hallemann

Arts + Culture

Much like MoMA, the Guggenheim, and the Met, The Armory Show is a New York arts institution. An annual fair with roots harkening back to the early 20th century, it brings together galleries from nearly 30 countries on Piers 92 and 94 in central Ma...
03.03.15

New Plan for a New SkyMall: Selling Things You Might Actually Want
New Plan for a New SkyMall: Selling Things You Might Actually Want
Credit: Courtesy of SkyMall.com

By Amy Schellenbaum

Air Travel, Shopping

On Jan. 23, 2015, the world mourned the announced bankruptcy of an American icon, seminal retail periodical SkyMall. "How will we purchase our Serenity Cat Pods?" the world cried. "Where we will find the giant fake rocks of our dreams? The motoriz...
03.03.15

This $120M Revamp Will Make Newark Airport a Lot Less Terrible
This $120M Revamp Will Make Newark Airport a Lot Less Terrible
Credit: OTG / Rockwell Group

By Nikki Ekstein

Air Travel

Airport management company OTG has unveiled its designs for Newark’s new United terminal, and if one thing is certain, it’s that the much-maligned hub is about to become one of the country’s coolest places to fly through. So how is OTG taking the ...
03.03.15

New Exhibit Eyes the Nashville Music Scene of the Bob Dylan Era
New Exhibit Eyes the Nashville Music Scene of the Bob Dylan Era
Credit: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

By Kristina Ensminger

Arts + Culture

When Nashville was coined Music City in 1950, honky tonk and pop country dominated the scene. But after Bob Dylan recorded his milestone album, Blonde on Blonde, on Music Row in 1966, musicians of all genres followed suit. Over the next decade, ev...
03.02.15

Tuesday’s Twitter Chat: All About Vacation Rentals
Tuesday’s Twitter Chat: All About Vacation Rentals

By Travel + Leisure Staff

The rise of booking sites and boutique agencies has made renting a villa, a house, or an apartment more attractive—and common—than ever. Learn from the experts and share your own stories in our Vacation Rentals Twitter Chat on Tuesday, March 3, fr...
03.02.15

An American (Icon) in Paris: SFMOMA Exhibit to Decamp to France
An American (Icon) in Paris: SFMOMA Exhibit to Decamp to France
Credit: © Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / ARS, New York; photo: Ben Blackwell

By Caroline Hallemann

Arts + Culture

Can’t wait for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to re-open in 2016? Get a sneak peek of the museum’s new collection when its American Icons exhibit opens at the Grand Palais in Paris this April. Marking the international debut of SFMOMA O...
03.02.15

Long Layover? The HotelsByDay App Will Book You a Daytime Stay
Long Layover? The HotelsByDay App Will Book You a Daytime Stay
Credit: © HotelsByDay.com

By Nikki Ekstein

Hotels + Resorts, Tech Travel

If you’ve ever had a long layover, taken a one-day business trip, or spent a day channeling Don Draper, you’ll appreciate the value proposition of HotelsByDay, a new app that allows travelers to book hotel rooms without having to pay for the full ...