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As snow dwindles out West, a new all-electric luxury hotel debuts in Mammoth

Despite February’s big winter storm, the western United States is in a snow drought, says NASA. Warm temperatures caused fall and early winter precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow, resulting in ski resorts with little snow. Water officials warn of dire consequences from scant snowfall, not just

Glowcations replace traditional spa trips as beauty-focused travel surges

Suitcases now leave room for serums and sheet masks, as glowcations, a travel trend centered on skincare and beauty treatments, appear on travel plans. The interest in the concept is rising among younger travelers, with about 38% of Gen Z planning to seek out beauty treatments and skincare stores while

Tournament travel brings economic boost and logistical strain to host cities

Host cities gear up for March Madness as the tournament turns brackets into packed downtown districts. As teams advance from one host city to the next, waves of fans, alumni groups and media crews follow close behind, filling flights and accommodations near arenas. Those arrivals boost sports tourism travel while

Outdoor season opens with a scramble for reservations

When the spring equinox arrives on March 20, it does more than change the calendar; it triggers a wave of bookings. Campsite maps that looked wide open in February begin to show limited availability, and short-drive beach towns and lake communities see weekends claimed in advance. In a matter

March travel trends show adults claiming spring break for themselves

Spring break is no longer just for plastic red cups and crowded sandbars; adults are claiming it with better plans and earlier reservations. Across the country and overseas, travelers are filling March with wine-focused weekends, European rail itineraries, composed coastal stays and performance-driven retreats built around clear goals

The smallest hotels making the biggest statement in luxury travel

In luxury travel, size is no longer a status symbol. Across global destinations, a growing number of hotels are deliberately shrinking their footprint while maintaining the staffing, service standards and operational rigor of full-service properties. These ultra-boutique hotels reject the labels of bed-and-breakfasts, private villas or

Extreme History Project pieces together the lost story of Lizzie Williams

Extreme History Project pieces together the lost story of Lizzie Williams

In Downtown Bozeman, where Altitude Gallery and Main Street Quilting Company now sit, there was once a restaurant owned by Lizzie Williams, the first recorded Black woman to own a business in Bozeman. Not a lot is known about Williams. She was born — likely into slavery — in Kentucky sometime around