Helen Hatzis
In the heart of Hollywood, a familiar silhouette on Sunset Boulevard is preparing for renewal. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced this week that a two-year restoration and renovation project on the Cinerama Dome will begin next month. The work will return the landmark theater to public use in two years, offering fresh opportunities for film lovers
Martin County gives you the version of Florida many travellers hope still exists: beaches that feel natural, waterways that shape the day, historic towns, conservation lands, and outdoor experiences that ask you to slow down and pay attention. But what stayed with me most was not just the scenery. It was the sense that nature
The closure of Marineland Canada has set in motion a major relocation effort for its beluga population. Thirty whales have completed the journey to two established American facilities, where they are now settling into their new environments. This transition affects the animals directly and shapes how visitors at these institutions will encounter them going forward.
Madrid sits at the center of Spain’s cultural map, and a quiet transformation has unfolded just steps from Puerta del Sol. The city’s first JW Marriott now occupies the restored flagship building of the Álvarez Gómez fragrance house, originally completed in 1899. What began as a center for perfume production and retail has been reimagined
Many travelers today are rethinking what constitutes a meaningful break. Rather than committing to week-long vacations, they are turning to compact American cities where two well-paced days can deliver culture, cuisine, and a genuine sense of renewal. These destinations reward focused exploration without the fatigue of constant movement or the sense that something essential has
Communities along the northern Gulf Coast are taking measured steps to prepare for Tropical Storm Bertha, which is expected to make landfall in a lightly populated stretch of southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night. The storm’s primary concerns center on coastal flooding and strong winds rather than widespread destruction. Travelers planning time along the Florida Panhandle,
Singapore Airlines has introduced a minimum balance requirement for members using the KrisFlyer program to search award availability. Accounts must now hold at least 1,000 miles before the search function becomes accessible. The adjustment affects a tool many travelers have long used to explore options across the Star Alliance network without first transferring or earning
Travelers with Gulf Coast itineraries this week are watching Tropical Storm Bertha closely as its track shifts. The system is now expected to move directly toward Louisiana before reaching Texas on Thursday. In Southeast Texas, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in place alongside the storm outlook, adding another layer to trip planning. Tracking the Storm’s
Southern California beaches draw families and ocean enthusiasts year after year, drawn by reliable sunshine and accessible surf. A recent drone video captured a 10-foot great white gliding through the water near children playing in the waves, offering a rare window into the marine life that shares these popular stretches of coast. The footage, recorded
Few destinations preserve the raw character of the natural world as completely as the Galápagos Archipelago. Here, marine iguanas bask on black basalt rock while giant tortoises move slowly across ancient volcanic slopes. Travel to these islands offers more than observation. It provides direct contact with an ecosystem that has remained largely intact for centuries.
Discussions in Congress about locking daylight saving time in place year-round have drawn fresh attention to how the change would reshape mornings across the country. The proposal would eliminate the twice-yearly clock adjustments that have defined American life for decades. In Los Angeles, the latest sunrise of the year would land at 8 a.m., shifting
Puerto Rico’s northern coast holds a quiet chapter in aviation history that has now reached its conclusion. In April 1952, the Pan Am Clipper Endeavor lifted off from San Juan bound for New York with 64 passengers and five crew members. Minutes later the Douglas DC-4 came down in the Atlantic, claiming 52 lives and