Destroyed: The 34-room Best Western Pioneer Inn, built in 1901 in an enviable perch between Front Street and Lahaina Harbor, had been a relatively affordable and convenient place to stay over the years, as well as home to popular watering holes and restaurants, before the wildfire. Top Chef star Lee Anne Wong operated Papa‘Aina, the…
Dwindling cash reserves, huge corporate acquisitions to pay off, crazy costs to lift the Disney+ streaming service off the ground, boardroom battles . . . the Walt Disney Company sure is dealing with a lot of financial woes right now. It's a good thing Disney has vacationers to milk for cash! Open your wallets, travelers, because…
Ever wondered why some countries require driving on the left side of the road instead of the right? Only about 70 nations stick to the left these days—accounting for around 30% of the world population—but that wasn't always the case. Historians say ancient Romans steering chariots, Japanese samurai following narrow footpaths, and medieval pilgrims trudging…
These are the ten smartest cities in the world, according to IMD. Anton Aleksenko | Istock | Getty Images Smart cities in Europe and Asia are gaining ground globally while North American cities have fallen down the ranks, according to the 2024 Smart City Index released April. Of the top 10 smart cities on the…