Luxury travel is taking a more adventurous turn as travelers increasingly look beyond traditional sightseeing for experiences that combine physical activity, wellness and deeper connections to a destination. Up Norway is tapping into that trend with a new seven-day, small-group cycling journey through Norway’s dramatic fjord country scheduled for May 22-28, 2027. Limited to just…
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A quiet puzzle session in a doctor’s waiting room turned into an unexpected comedy moment when a woman discovered the real punchline hiding inside her latest jigsaw puzzle. The amusing prank has been gaining attention online and is part of a growing trend toward gifts that deliver their surprise gradually rather than revealing the joke…
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Austin travelers will soon have a new way to get to Paris. Delta Air Lines is launching the first-ever nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, giving Central Texas travelers direct access to the French capital beginning March 27, 2027. The daily summer-season service will operate aboard Delta’s Airbus A330-900neo, bringing…
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As families settle back into school-year routines, the kitchen often gets a workout. Meal preparation picks up, packed lunches become a daily ritual and dishwashers can find themselves running nearly nonstop. For households dealing with hard water or mineral-heavy water, that increased use can also mean more exposure to conditions that contribute to rust-colored stains…
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New York theater audiences will have a new two-hander to watch this fall as five-time Golden Globe Award nominee Marilu Henner and Stranger Things star Shannon Purser take the stage together in The Ask, a new play by Matthew Freeman. Directed by Jessi D. Hill, the production will begin previews Oct. 6, with opening night…
Read MoreThe Frick Collection is bringing another season of music to its newly reopened museum, announcing a 2026–27 concert lineup that combines chamber music, vocal recitals, early music and contemporary works with the institution’s art exhibitions and permanent collection. The season marks the second annual concert series in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium following The Frick…
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As Caribbean cruise tourism continues to expand and cruise ships grow increasingly larger, St. Thomas is looking beyond the traditional role of a cruise port with plans to rethink one of its most important waterfront gateways. The West Indian Company Limited, known as WICO, has entered the next phase of a major redevelopment initiative involving…
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A24’s BACKROOMS, the studio’s highest-grossing film domestically and worldwide, is getting ready to make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max. The horror thriller will begin streaming in the United States on Friday, Sept. 25, followed by its HBO linear premiereSept. 26, at 8 p.m. ET. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass,…
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Looking for a vacation where the biggest attraction is the sound of waves instead of the noise of crowds? Southern Sweden is offering travelers an unusual opportunity this fall: a free stay in a secluded beachfront cabin, with one important rule — keep the noise below 45 decibels. The initiative, called the Stay-Quiet beachfront cabin,…
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HBO is bringing a new comedy about love, family and starting over to television this fall with YOUTH, an eight-episode series created by and starring Sharon Horgan. The HBO Original comedy premieres Sept. 20, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, with the first two episodes debuting that night. The series will also be available to…
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