Everything about Las Vegas feels indulgent – from the super-magnified nightlife and on-going gambling, to massive hotels whose lobbies are more akin to convention centers. Las Vegas serves to please all of your senses all of the time. In recent years, the desert town has revamped their image, slowly solidifying their relevance in the modern world as one of the top US cities to visit.

But, Las Vegas has more to offer its tourists than an intense nightlife and gambling. The Las Vegas fashion scene has encountered a resurgence. Gone are the days of polyester suits and women with big hair. In today’s fickle fashion world, Las Vegas has worked hard to bring world renowned designers to its residents and tourists. While the Miracle Mile Shops and Fashion Show Mall can certainly hold their own with over 400 shops and restaurants combined. Ultimately there’s no comparison to the quintessential Barney’s New York...

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China’s Vice President, Xi Jinping, says it’s been “a century-old dream for the nation to host the Olympic Games.” With last week’s lighting of the torch, its 130 day long journey across the planet is surrounded by challenges and unpredictability due to ongoing protests in places like Lhasa.

As reported by the NY Times, “This week, the Olympic flame is actually being split into two torches. One will be flown on Tuesday to Almaty, Kazakhstan to begin an international relay that will cover five continents, including one stop in the United States in San Francisco.” The other torch will begin its trip to Lhasa and then onto Mount Everest where it will be stored until the two parts reunite for their final trip back to Beijing for the opening of the games on August 8.

The Times article mentioned above does a nice job describing the torch’s journey and the varying political perspectives surrounding the Olympic games. Be sure to check it out and the rest of today’s travel headlines by clicking Read More.

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If you’re looking for stunning places to visit, Conde Nast has seven suggestions. April’s issue of Conde Nast Traveler features their latest picks for the seven architectural wonders of the world. These places include Red Ribbon in Qinhuangdao, China, London’s new Wembley Stadium, and New York’s New Museum.

Globally, there are many examples of exciting and innovative architecture. It’s a feat in itself to narrow it down to seven. Where do you begin? But, overall we’d have to agree with Conde Nast’s selection. All seven are beautiful, and they independently suggest a wonderment that great architecture should produce…

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It’s been a rough week for airline passengers. Delta and American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights. And today, Heathrow’s BA Terminal 5 was hit with a host of cancellations. Among all of the confusion, it’s difficult to stay positive about airline travel.

Many questions have arisen out of this week’s affairs. There’s a brief article written by USA Today concerning the confusion of cancelled flights. In it they answer a lot of questions you might have in regard to the sweeping flight changes. Be sure to check it out. Also, click Read More for the rest of today’s travel headlines.

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DUMBO is arguably Brooklyn’s best-kept secret. Williamsburg and Greenpoint get the lion’s share of the borough’s positive press, while DUMBO continues to remain below the radar. It’s located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. DUMBO (an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is an amalgamation of everything old and new about the city – filled with great boutiques, galleries, architecture and restaurants.

Similar to its locale, Hecho en Dumbo is a blend of modern and traditional. The restaurant is a celebration of cosmopolitan aspects of Mexican culture as well as time-honored techniques of Mexican handmade food preparation. The menu features fresh takes on classics like, wine-braised steak tacos and ciabatta bread with black bean puree and pico de gallo. The establishment also features live music, film and art. Be sure to visit Hecho en DUMBO next time you’re in New York. Click Read More for additional information about the restaurant.

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England’s popular transportation Virgin Trains is unhappy with the upgrade proposal submitted by Network Rail. According to The Guardian, Virgin warns of over crowded trains and increased bus replacement services if Network Rail’s proposal is approved by the Office of Rail Regulation. In a statement taken earlier today, “Virgin Trains has significant concerns over the viability of introducing this plan, due to the huge disruption that will be caused to our customers, inevitable severe overcrowding on many trains, effect on our revenue and the reputational damage that will be suffered in the longer term,” said Virgin Trains.

If you’ve lived in a major city you’ve probably experienced something similar to this situation. Fewer trains, rearranged schedules, increased car traffic and long days are nothing new. Our suggestion, begin planning now. It’s shocking to see how decision-makers underestimate a city’s dependency on public transportation. If possible, organize car pooling groups and determine alternate routes. We’ve found that plans made at the earliest inkling of a system upgrade or transit strike help avoid those unexpected system failures. Click Read More for the rest of today’s travel headlines.

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When we think of London, we think of red phone booths. Although we don’t consider using them, they are still there, quietly residing on foggy streets in our british imagination. Pretty soon, that may be the only place we’ll be able to see them… either there, a museum or on a european version of MTV Cribs where a celebrity has turned one into a refrigerator.

Since 2002 the iconic phone booth has been slowly disappearing. With an ever growing cellphone population – Britain has more cellphones than people – the need for a phone booth is becoming obsolete. For example, the use of pay phones has dropped by more than half in the past three years and 30,000 of them have been removed. Although many of them have been replaced with more modern booths that serve as wireless hotspots, we’ll miss the traditional british stylings of the red phone booth. Its design was timeless, too bad its technology didn’t fare the same.

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