The soldier's eyes found mine across the room. His coat was tattered, his expression somewhere between exhaustion and resolve, the battlefield raging around him with no sign of mercy. His gaze suggested he knew how it would end. I did too. The painting had frozen that moment in time, speaking volumes without a word.
Travelers counting on a cheaper vacation this fall may be in for a surprise. Shoulder season has traditionally brought lower prices, but some of those bargains are getting harder to find this year.
Long-haul travelers have tried every jet lag fix in the book, from skipping coffee to forcing themselves into daylight, but many still lose precious days to exhaustion after landing. And this is where circadian science comes into the picture.
Nearly one million people attend performances at the Hollywood Bowl each summer, making it one of the country's most iconic outdoor concert venues. Although the music may start after sunset, some of the night's most memorable moments begin hours before the first musician walks onstage, as Hollywood gradually shifts into concert mode.
The traditional golf trip has never been particularly complicated. Play as much golf as possible, eat, sleep and do it again the next morning. But as more women take up the game, the itinerary is getting a lot more interesting.
