Tagged: openings

Offices at Helsinki’s Grand Railway Station Have Been Turned Into a Hotel

Helsinki's central train station frequently appears on lists of the world's most beautiful railway terminals for its art-nouveau design by Eliel Saarinen (not to be confused with his…

Berlin’s Huge New Cultural Museum Finally Opens After Years of Controversy and Delay

Berlin's Humboldt Forum, a massive museum complex located along the Spree river in the city's center, finally opened to the public this week. Construction delays and the Covid-19…

A Favorite Hike Through California Redwoods Is Back After More Than a Decade

For the first time in 13 years, hikers can once again hit the spectacular Pfeiffer Falls Trail in California's ridiculously scenic Big Sur area on the state's central coast. The…

In Paris, a Former Stock Exchange Is Now a Cutting-Edge Art Museum

Paris has a new showcase for contemporary art. In fact, the place is so fresh it's not even in the guidebooks yet. Opening Saturday, May 22, the Bourse de Commerce–Pinault Collection…

Music City Gets a Museum About African American Music

The first museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating African Americans' considerable contributions to music is opening to the public this month in downtown Nashville. Originally…

Iconic Neon Cowgirl "Vegas Vickie" Kicking It Again at New Casino

Circa Resort & Casino, which opened this week on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, is the city's first casino built from the ground up in four decades. But not everything on…

U.S. Army Museum Finally Has an Opening Date—Take a Preview Video Tour

The opening of the newly constructed National Museum of the United States Army was originally scheduled for summer 2020. The coronavirus pandemic put a delay in those plans, but now…

Berlin's Long-Delayed Airport Is Finally About to Open—for Real This Time

Germany may still hold its reputation for punctuality and efficiency, but it's no thanks to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. That seemingly endless construction project began in 2006, when…

This Summer's Most Exciting International Hotel Openings

We’ve already given you the shortlist of hot hotel openings in the United States this summer (click here for that hot list). Now it’s time to explore the rest of the world. This…

5 Myths About Bedbugs & Travel

The recent bedbug comeback has spurred a surge in industry research and consumer education. That said, bedbugs are still the subject of hyped-up paranoia and confounding myths. So…

Forget Your Travel Agent: Four Trips You Should Book Yourself

Want to go somewhere? Book the trip yourself.About half of all leisure trips are reserved online -- give or take a few percentage points -- according to several recent surveys.…

Accidental Tourist? Tips for Maximizing Happy Coincidences, and Avoiding the Bad Ones

Accidents happen when you travel. The bad accidents -- the fender-benders, the missed airline connections the unfortunate food-borne illnesses -- are the ones that come to mind first,…

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Getting Money Abroad

If you want to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, Pauline Frommer's Travel Guides are for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to experience the best…