Chicago Announces New Starting Point for Historic Route 66 at Navy Pier

Chicago Announces New Starting Point for Historic Route 66 at Navy Pier

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “From the shores of Lake Michigan to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Route 66 represents the ultimate American journey.” The dedication ceremony celebrating the new starting point of Route 66 and its enduring role in American history, culture, and adventure will take place on March 25, 2026.

5-Star Spring Break & Easter Holiday Stays in Singapore

5-Star Spring Break & Easter Holiday Stays in Singapore

Travellers planning a March school holiday trip, Easter getaway or spring break in Singapore can now enjoy special savings and spacious five-star comfort at Grand Park City Hall, a centrally located luxury hotel in the heart of the city. With exclusive seasonal offers and flexible room options, it’s an ideal choice for those searching for a family-friendly hotel in Singapore city centre or a premium stay close to top attractions.

LAUGH FACTORY OPENS ITS NEW CLUB AT HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS WITH SOLD-OUT SHOWS

LAUGH FACTORY OPENS ITS NEW CLUB AT HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS WITH SOLD-OUT SHOWS

World-Famous Laugh Factory will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new, 250-seat club at Horseshoe Las Vegas in the heart of the Strip this weekend by featuring six sold-out shows headlined by Concrete and Jamie Kennedy. For a dozen years, Laugh Factory operated a club at the Tropicana Las Vegas. It closed in October 2024 when the hotel was demolished to make way for a 30,000-seat stadium that will be the new home of the Oakland Athletics.

‘The most quietly romantic town we have ever visited’ – the enduring charm of Chiavenna, Italy

‘The most quietly romantic town we have ever visited’ – the enduring charm of Chiavenna, Italy

Writers from George Eliot to Goethe put this Lombardy town on the map, then it fell out of fashion. Today it makes a picture-perfect alternative to the Italian lakes The ancient settlement of Chiavenna, in Lombardy, near Italy’s border with Switzerland, was once well known among travellers. “Lovely Chiavenna … mountain peaks, huge boulders, with rippling miniature torrents and lovely young flowers … and grassy heights with rich Spanish chestnuts,” wrote George Eliot in 1860. Eliot wasn’t the only writer to rhapsodise about this charming town. Edith Wharton described it as “fantastically picturesque … an exuberance of rococo”. For Mary Shelley it was “paradise … glowing in rich and sunny vegetation”, while Goethe described it as “like a dream”. Continue reading...