News & Features
News Stories by Rachel Klein
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Weekend Ski Report: There's Snow in Idaho
Unless you can jet off to the Swiss Alps, which is seeing record snowfall this winter, skiing options are limited in North America as the snow drought continues. But the good news is that while conditions at big-name mountains may be less than ideal, fresh powder sits atop deep bases in several less obvious locales—from Idaho to Arizona.
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The Days of Hidden Fees to End for Airline Passengers
The last of bait-and-switch airfare pricing may finally be upon us. At least, that's what several new regulations going into effect by the end of January suggest.
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Paris's Annual Winter Sales Begin Today
Fashion lovers will use it as an excuse to hop a plane to the City of Light—and with good reason—as the annual winter sales, which began today in Paris, offer Americans the chance to snag their favorite brands at a discount, sans the usual anxiety that crops up while converting dollars to euros.
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Top Things to Do for MLK Weekend
Even if you've already made vacation plans for upcoming MLK weekend, there are plenty of events, performances, and more taking place on and around the January 16 holiday that are well worth adding to your schedule. From a free concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to an annual parade and park party in Los Angeles, here are your best bets for activities in cities across the country.
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Ice Skating Deal at Rockefeller Center: $7.50 for 75th Anniversary
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a must-do activity while visiting New York in winter, and in honor of landmark's 75th anniversary, a fantastic deal is being offered for the next month—where you can save more than 50%.
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Conrad, NoMad, and The Out Coming to New York City this Winter
With New York's first Hotel Week kicking off tonight, we’ve been thinking about the dozens of properties due to open in 2012. Three on our radar will open this winter in Battery Park, Midtown South, and Hell’s Kitchen. Expect great opening rates, top toque restaurants, and fantastic skyline views.
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Delta, Lufthansa Raise Fares in Response to New E.U. Emissions Law
Fares to Europe are likely to increase in 2012, as airlines will look for ways to offset costs imposed by a new law that took effect on January 1.
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Top Rooms From $100 a Night During NYC's First-Ever Hotel Week
Rates at some of the best hotels in town are dropping to as little as $100 per night—and will stay that low through Martin Luther King Weekend—to celebrate New York's first Hotel Week, from January 6 to January 15, 2012.
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Is Seatmate Selection the Next Trend in Air Travel?
The days of dealing with that annoying passenger seated beside you may soon be over, as two major airlines are offering customers the chance to choose seatmates in advance.
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Moscow's First InterContinental Opens; Hotel Indigo Planned for St. Petersburg
The InterContinental Hotels Group is zeroing in on the Russian market, debuting two properties within two years—with a new property in Moscow opening earlier this week and another planned for St. Petersburg in 2012.
