Travel News

AUGUST

What’s on the horizon in the world of travel.

Go Flamingo

Las Vegas

Modern design reigns supreme at Flamingo Las Vegas, which recently announced the second phase of its extensive room renovation. The 636 redesigned, luxurious and technologically advanced rooms and suites—called “GO Rooms”—boast sophisticated entertainment systems and bold flashes of color. Inspired by the “go” in Flamingo, the rooms are available in GO Cosmopolitan, GO Metropolitan and GO Neapolitan. www.flamingolasvegas.com

A Mob Mission

New York/San Francisco

Part scavenger hunt, part tour and part theater, Accomplice gives visitors and locals alike a chance to see a city through new eyes. Mysterious phone calls join a group of eight, leading them on an adventure that provides a unique way to tour a city. Already in New York, missions begin in San Francisco this month. We could tell you more, but then we’d have to… www.accomplicenewyork.com

A Mobile Concierge

Travel Guide

This new version of Earthcomber, a service that works on cell phones with basic internet access, combines navigation, mobile mapping and community networking. Whether you’re in the mood for pasta with no idea where to go or want to see a movie but can’t find the closest theater, this service can help make a big city feel like your own home town. www.earthcomber.com

Master Sculptors of Zimbabwe

Chicago

For a rare opportunity to see and own authentic African stone sculptures, visit the State Street Gallery in Chicago, three blocks from Millennium Park. More than 200 high-quality contemporary and traditional stone sculptures from Zimbabwe will be exhibited through September 23. www.friendsforeverzimbabwe.com