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“Straight out of a fairy tale” brings to mind images of stone bridges, forest floors carpeted with flowers, and canals carving through villages—but don’t forget that every tale has a dark side, too. These stories are not complete without villains, and their lairs of evil. Sleeping Beauty would not be the same without Maleficent’s Castle. It’s only natural that castles in real life have an air that is mysterious, and that many of them have paranormal stories that add to their appeal. There are axe-wielding ghosts, haunted ballrooms and dungeons. So many dungeons.Here, we’ve rounded up haunted castles around the…
AirHelp, a flight compensation online service, has been releasing its AirHelp Score annually for the last 10 years to identify the best airports in the world. The Beehive State ranked first in AirHelp’s 2025 report which included more than 200 airports around the world. Salt Lake City International Airport, which serves Utah’s capital city, was named as the best airport in America. It also ranked eighth globally, with an impressive 8.29 out 10. Salt Lake City International Airport has a strong performance that can be attributed to more than just its infrastructure. punctual flights—84 percent of which arrive on time—but…
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathTop Amenities Patio with mountain and ocean views and fast Wi-FiThis beautiful apartment is small but powerful. It’s all about attention to detail. Imagine handwoven blinds made of wicker, fossilized stone basins in the bathroom, and exotic potted planters placed throughout. Earthy elements are seamlessly integrated into the apartment, as do the varied landscapes that surround it. Two bright bedrooms and an additional cot are available. The kitchen is a sage green gloss, with a dishwasher, espresso machine, etc. infant guests.The view is what makes this Airbnb stand out. Peer through the wooden window…
Images by GuestRevu GuestRevu – the leading provider in the hospitality sector of guest survey software – is proud to announce that it has partnered with HiJiffy. HiJiffy is an AI-powered platform used by hotels all over the world. The partnership allows hotels to automate and personalise feedback requests to guests via WhatsApp. This makes it easier to collect reviews and insights to drive better guest experience. HiJiffy connects its innovative messaging platform with PMS systems and other systems in a property to centralise the communication of guests through multiple channels including chat on a website, email and WhatsApp. The…
AI Transforms to the Operating System for Travel. Image Credit: Unsplash+ AI in the travel industry is evolving from a tool into a fundamental operating system, allowing for smarter and more efficient operations. The Shift From Tool to Infrastructure Artificial intelligence (AI), which was once a tool, is now a fundamental operating system for the travel industry. AI was traditionally used for isolated applications, like chatbots or fares forecasting. AI has been integrated into travel businesses’ core architecture. This integration represents a paradigm shift in the way that travel companies work and how they meet the expectations of modern travelers.…
Since moving to New York City I have learned that the most important thing in life is love. fashionable locals They rarely wear mass-produced pieces. They prefer to wear vintage, handmade or unique pieces. New Yorkers aren’t immune to fashion trends. Instead, they put their own twist on them by shopping at flea markets and antique shops. Recently I visited the Grand BazaarNYC’s largest weekly flea markets is always flooded with stylish locals. I’ve compiled a list of the top seven trends that I saw and I want to share them with you. Travel + Leisure readers—along with affordable ways…
New research reportBased on a survey of over 250 hotel IT decision-makers, the study reveals that “data problems” in hospitality are still not solved. The research was conducted Starfleet ResearchStarfleet Media, the IT research arm, has partnered with to provide best-practices for technology decision makers. IBS Software, a leading global provider of SaaS-based solutions for the hospitality and travel industry. iStayIBS Software’s is a cloud native hospitality management platform which unifies reservations and revenue functions, as well as sales and distribution, marketing and loyalty, on a single system. The report How Top-Performing Hotels Turn Big Data Into Big Wins. Hotels:…
These days, it’s rare to come across an item that’s deeply tied to a single place—especially a strip of the world as small as Nantucket. Meredith Hayden a.k.a. Wishbone Kitchen, an influencer and cookbook author, was on TikTok. Wishbone Kitchen on TikTok, haul her latest antique find I became obsessed earlier this summer with rattan, sperm whales and all things related.The Nantucket Lightship basket bag, I’ve come to learn, is like a Birkin for Nantucketers—and, depending on the year in which it was made, can go for as much as $5,000. According to the Nantucket Historical AssociationThe authentic Lightship bags…
The platinum perks that Congressmen and their staffers get are expenses-paid travels, usually to luxury destinations in the United States. Special interest groups pay for travel. Skift has analysed congressional records up to July and found that more than 1,700 federal lawmakers have taken these trips so far this year. U.S. House rules and Senate regulations allow for these journeys, as long the itinerary is pre-approved, disclosed properly, and is not funded by a foreign agent or registered lobbyist. Most of them are sponsored either by non-profit or business organizations. They aim to inform the official on a certain issue…
Vancouver’s natural beauty is a top attraction for visitors. They will talk about everything from whale watching to mountain escapes. The city’s incredible food, diverse cultures and many neighborhoods that can only be explored by foot are less likely to be mentioned. But that doesn’t make these all any less true: Vancouver is one of the rare places where you can grab some of the world’s best dim sum for brunch, take in some art in the afternoon at a world class gallery, and top it off with some night skiing—all by barely leaving the city’s limits. Vancouver is known…