Mexico City got a new hotel last week, courtesy of the luxury-minded people behind Live Aqua Cancun. The new hotel boasts 135 rooms, a modern look, and a focus on local, Mexican flavors. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Michael Bay Opens An “Almanac”
October 7, 2012 by
Paramount Pictures has picked up a top-secret found-footage project called "Almanac" says Heat Vision. Michael Bay and his Platinum Dunes cohorts Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are set to produce the film, but plot specifics are being kept tightly under wraps. Dean Israelite is attached to make his feature directorial debut on the project which … [Read more...]
World’s First Gelato Museum Opens in Italy
October 5, 2012 by
This new museum is a strong contender for our favorite, despite the fact that we haven't been yet. Just outside of Bologna, the world's first gelato museum (finally) opened last week. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Louvre Opens Wing of Islamic Art
September 24, 2012 by
Over the weekend, the Louvre Museum opened its new Islamic Art Wing, housing thousands of works from the museum's Department of Islamic Art, dating from AD 632 through 1800. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Supportive housing facility opens in Dunbar
September 12, 2012 by
A new supportive housing facility for people at risk of becoming homeless has opened in Vancouver, but not in the neighbourhood you might expect.The 51-unit building is located amid million dollar homes on West 17th Avenue in Dunbar.Area M.L.A Colin Hansen says the neighbourhood recognizes the need for it. "The 51 new residents are welcomed and are … [Read more...]
Independent investigation office opens
September 10, 2012 by
After a long wait, the province will finally have an independent office to investigate police.B.C. Civil Liberties Association Executive Director David Eby says it's a big step. "This is incredibly important in our organization's opinion to re-establish public confidence in police accountability in this province that when things go awry that … [Read more...]
Chernin Opens “The Houdini Box”
August 19, 2012 by
Chernin Entertainment ("Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Terra Nova") has picked up the film rights to Brian Selznick's 1991 novel "The Houdini Box" says Variety. The story centers on a boy unsuccessfully attempting to perform Harry Houdini's magic tricks. He soon meets his idol at a train station and begs Houdini to explain himself. He later … [Read more...]
PNE opens today
August 18, 2012 by
The gates of the Pacific National Exhibition swing open at 11:00 a.m. for the fair's annual run up to labour day. PNE president Michael McDaniel says you'll notice better programming for kids and families this year. Once again, children under age of 13 will be admitted free... as long as they're with a paying adult. This year's fair will feature … [Read more...]
Anantara Opens Hotel and Spa in Abu Dhabi
June 28, 2012 by
Uber-luxe hotel brand Anantara has announced the opening of their latest property, Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa, in Abu Dhabi City. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
SLS Hotel Opens in South Beach
June 20, 2012 by
An LA mainstay, the SLS Hotel has just swung its swank doors open in South Beach. And to celebrate the grand opening, they're offering a "Start Living Sexy" deal through October. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
