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Time Out
6 days ago
- Time Out
These are the five most popular summer getaways from Boston, per Logan Airport
With beautiful coastal beaches, a top-rate food scene, plenty of historical curiosities and a constant rotation of cool cultural happenings, you don't really ever have to leave Greater Boston to enjoy a little escape from the rise-and-grind. However, if it's a real getaway you're after, having a major travel hub like Logan International Airport nearby is certainly convenient (and even better with fancy upgrades like the recently unveiled Delta One Lounge in Terminal E). And according to a Logan spokesperson, there are five destinations that Bostonians are booking more often than not. According to a recent report by The Patriot Ledger, Logal Airport reps have revealed the five most popular summer destinations flying out of the Boston airport, as judged by the busiest routes that Commonwealth flyers booked in summer 2024. And the locales are an interesting mix of sunny warm-weather destinations down South (not a shock, given that Bostonian weather is temperamental on a good day) and fellow big cities with their own food-world street cred and historical bonafides. Per Logan Airport, the five busiest routes for summer travel out of Boston (in no particular order) are: San Francisco, California Orlando, Florida Atlanta, Georgia Washington, D.C. Chicago, Illinois Yes, they're a metropolitan bunch, but we can certainly see why each destination would appeal to Bostonians. Local history heads would happily nerd out over the museums and monuments of our nation's capital, and Boston-based foodies can feast their way through both the high-brow and low-key deliciousness of the Chicagoland restaurant scene. San Francisco provides a similar dose of coastal cool, albeit with some much-welcome Californian ease, while both Atlanta and Orlando offer a warm-weather reprieve from the Massachusetts chill as well as big-ticket attractions, from the largest aquarium in the United States (the Georgia Aquarium) to the most magical place on Earth (Florida's Walt Disney World Resort).
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Max's 'Duster,' named for the 1970s muscle car, features a young actress from the Motor City
Sometimes the universe gives you a sign that you're on the right path. In Sydney Elisabeth's case, that sign was Diana Ross. The young actress from Detroit, who is part of the cast of the new Max series "Duster," was getting ready to fly from New York to Los Angeles for the show's red-carpet premiere when she spotted the Motown legend in the Delta One Lounge. Fate — and the plane's seating chart — took care of the rest. 'She was one seat ahead of me on the plane. It was insane!' says Elisabeth, who asked a flight attendant to slip Ross a note explaining how she had gone to Cass Technical High School just like Ross and how the glamorous look she was planning for the "Duster" event was inspired directly by Ross. After about 20 minutes, Ross turned around and said, 'You're from Detroit?' A full conversation ensued that Elisabeth was still processing as she arrived at her hotel. Then, when she opened the balcony door in her room, she saw a huge 'Duster' poster on the side of a building. After some initial "freaking out," she says, another feeling took over. 'I felt so peaceful and like I was in alignment. I felt like it was such a sign. I felt I am exactly where I'm meant to be.' 'Duster,' which premieres May 15 at 9 p.m. on Max, is easily one of the most stylish vehicles of the current TV season. With its 1972 setting, retro fashions, cool automobiles and impressive stunt driving, it has a vintage feel crossed with the fast pace and complex plotting of a contemporary show. The series is the creation of filmmaker and TV producer J.J. Abrams, who has gone from making small-screen hits like 'Felicity' and 'Alias' to directing 2009's 'Star Trek' and 2015's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' and LaToya Morgan, whose credits range from AMC's history drama "Turn: Washington's Spies" to Showtime's family saga "Shameless." Abrams told the Hollywood Reporter that the idea for 'Duster' came from an image in his head "of a phone in the middle of the desert and a car driving up, and a guy getting on the phone to find out where he was meant to go next. It implied some kind of crazy intrigue, and I didn't know what the answer was, but I knew it was compelling.' "Duster" stars Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson as two characters from opposite sides of the law who become enmeshed in that intrigue. Holloway plays Jim, a driver for an Arizona crime boss, Ezra (Keith David), who is known as 'the Southwest Al Capone.' Jim is so loyal that he is trusted with delivering a new heart for Ezra's ailing son in the first episode. Hilson portrays Nina, a brand-new FBI agent who faces racism and sexism, but is determined to bring down Ezra's syndicate. Nina enlists Jim's help in the mission and, as a result, Jim's life 'goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous,' as the Max description teases. More: New Max series 'Duster,' set in the 1970s, puts a vintage muscle car in the title role Elisabeth has a supporting role as Ezra's daughter, Genesis, who defies the stay-at-home stereotypes of the era by owning a bar and who has the cool charisma of a '70s-era action star like Pam Grier. Plenty of screen time goes to the 1970 red Duster two-door coupe that is Jim's sweet ride and the reason for the title of the series. But it's not the only set of wheels on screen. 'I also have my own car in the show that I learned how to drive, a Firebird,' says Elisabeth, referring to Pontiac's '70s-era competitor to the Ford Mustang. ln fact, part of Elisabeth's job on the set was learning how to drive a car with manual transmission. She practiced a few hours before having to go in front of the cameras and seamlessly drive the stick-shift Firebird. 'It was only a take or two and not really driving. You know how Josh is driving! I'm literally pulling into a parking lot and then driving off," she says. "But the stunt coordinator did have me drive across the city to have a feel for it. So I can drive stick, technically.' Elisabeth has been acting since she was a teen in Detroit. She honed her skills at the Mosaic Youth Theatre and in the performing arts program at Cass Tech, where she found a mentor in Marilyn McCormick, the now-retired high school teacher who was honored in 2016 with an excellence in theater education award from the Tony Awards in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University. At Cass Tech, McCormick guided future success stories like playwright Dominique Morisseau and actress Chante Adams, among many others. Elisabeth credits "MC," as McCormick's students affectionately call her, with helping her understand the depth and artistry involved in acting. Elisabeth earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey and spent time in college studying abroad at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She was accepted into New York University's Tisch School of the Arts' prestigious graduate-level acting program, which takes only 16 students each year. While getting her master's degree, she also studied abroad, this time at the British American Drama Academy in London. As a grad student, Elisabeth regularly put in nearly 12-hour days six days a week, taking classes during the day and doing rehearsals at night. When she completed the program in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she had to try out for roles through online auditions, sometimes completing as many as 10 a day. She landed her part in 'Duster' in 2021 and was busy with filming in 2023 when production was temporarily shut down by the Hollywood writers strike. Filming on the first season's eight episodes finally was finished last year. The May 15 debut represents a four-year journey for Elisabeth, whose previous TV experience was appearing on a 2021 episode of Tracy Morgan's TBS comedy, "The Last O.G." Although trained in theater, Elisabeth says she likes the process of doing a TV series. 'I really think that there is something beautiful about being able to get deeper into a character and learn more about a character over years. Hopefully with another season with ("Duster"), I'll see how Genesis continues to evolve.' She says she learned a lot from working with industry veterans like Holloway ('When I first saw him, I was shook,' says the 'Lost' fan) and David, a character actor known for hundreds of movies and TV shows, from the 1982 film horror classic 'The Thing' to 2023's 'Justified: City Primeval' limited series, where he played a Detroit judge. David and his wife have become her good friends, says Elisabeth, who admires his approach to his craft. 'He really (became) a true father figure in the industry for me now and I'm so grateful I got to learn from him on set.' Now based in New York City, Elisabeth says she goes home to Detroit often. Her family was just in California with her to attend the 'Duster' premiere. 'I had to bring them to my first one,' she says, noting that her 17-year-old sister, who attends Cass Tech, probably enjoyed the experience the most. Elisabeth says she hopes to build a versatile career in acting. 'I would love to be on another TV show. … I would love to do movies. I would love to be on Broadway. That's something that's a huge goal for me. I'm also a singer, so I would love to do some music on the side, not necessarily be a pop star,' she says with a laugh. Whatever is next, she is clear about the big picture. Elisabeth says she wants to 'just continue to do art that makes me happy and makes people feel seen and loved and heard.' Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@ Debuts at 9 p.m. May 15 on Max. Additional episodes arrive every Thursday through July 3. Rated TV-MA This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit actress is part of the stylish 'Duster' series on Max
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta One's New Lounge Delivers an Even More VIP Experience
Delta's premium-class flyers in Los Angeles can now have an even more exclusive travel experience thanks to the brand-new lounge that opened at LAX in a separate Delta One check-in area — with refreshments and its own private security —enables passengers to completely bypass the main airport. From there, they can directly proceed via an elevator to the 10,000-square-foot Delta One Lounge, which offers a wellness area, a sushi bar (an LAX exclusive) and seating for nearly 200 guests to order complimentary food and will feel more like they're in a trendy restaurant than at the airport upon entering the stunning space, which nods to Los Angeles with its décor. Sunset hues inspired the Icon Bar — which features Verde Emerald quartzite evoking the coast. Old Hollywood is conjured with dramatic lighting in the library lounge and dining room, while details like fluted walnut paneling reference L.A.'s architectural history. The lounge also includes a terrace, with seating for 26. Items from Delta's partner Missoni, from pillows to coffee table books, add style throughout the space. Take a seat and order from a server off a curated menu — which includes rotating items like fresh salads, ceviche, fish tacos, roasted chicken, salmon and the popular steak frites. Or, order sushi bar items such as hand rolls or the yellowfin can also opt for the rotating location-themed Bento boxes, with menus inspired by cities like Paris, Tokyo and Boston. Destinations also inspired a list of cocktails, and a list of premium spirits is also offered. Finish your meal with a trip to the multi-tiered dessert station, displaying various cakes — and you can even opt to take some sweets to go.A wellness area features zero-gravity chairs, full-body massage chairs and Hyperice products. While there, sip wellness-themed drinks, and a rolling wellness cart offers spa water, towels and product samples from Grown Alchemist. Delta One customers can also access nap pods to rest, or shower suites to freshen up, before heading out.
Business Insider
23-04-2025
- Business Insider
I visited airport lounges from Delta One and Virgin Atlantic. Both had nice perks, but one impressed me way more.
I visited both the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Delta One Lounge at LAX. I loved that both seemed to give nods to old Hollywood glam with their decor and amenities. Overall, I preferred Virgin Atlantic's more intimate vibe over Delta One's larger lounge. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Delta One Lounge are two of the newest arrivals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). I've always been a fan of airport lounges, so I was excited to check them out. Both of these lounges are open to Delta One passengers flying internationally and Virgin Atlantic upper-class customers, so I wondered which would be a better option for my next trip. Here's how the two compare, and which is my favorite. I recently visited the new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX. The lounge opened in late March and is in Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). It replaced the old Etihad Airways Lounge, which closed a few years ago. It felt quite small at about 4,400 square feet, with no exterior windows. I learned that it can apparently only accommodate about 70 to 80 people, which kind of gave it an air of exclusivity. First, I entered the lounge's Ruby Room. A special feature of the Ruby Room is the Royal Box. This tiny nook is typically reserved for VIPs or guests celebrating a special occasion. The Royal Box has its own special menu, which includes chocolate-covered strawberries and the Drama Queen — a Champagne cocktail with mixed berries and gin. True to its theatrical name, it's served with a bubble of smoke on top. I appreciated the options at the self-serve brasserie. I found so many vegetarian options at the lounge's grab-and-go bar. It was nice to be able to choose light, fresh-sounding bites like fruit salad, citrus kale salad, raw vegetables and hummus, and Mediterranean quinoa salad. The dining room looked like a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. The pleasant colors of the dining room almost had a calming effect on me. The menu features a variety of cuisine. The lounge menu has both small and large plates, as well as desserts. Many of the dishes are inspired by California cuisine, and each of the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses has its own unique menu. Some items that stood out to me include the chicken tikka masala and California fig salad. I tried the smash burger, which is a signature dish in the lounge. While there, I sampled the lounge's signature smash burger. Made with venison, each burger is stamped with Virgin Atlantic's logo. It was quite tasty, and definitely felt on par with what I could get from a gastropub or bistro. The bar itself is also stunning. Virgin Atlantic's bar feels sleek and chic. I liked the transitional lighting, which mimics the light changing throughout the day. There's an alley to the left of the bar called The Wing, which has studio pods. The Wing has three studio pods that are acoustically sealed, kind of like modern-day phone booths. They seem like a convenient spot to take a phone call or get work done without distraction. Taking inspiration from Virgin Atlantic Airways founder Sir Richard Branson 's roots in the music industry, the pods are named after his iconic recording studios. Each one is adorned with music memorabilia, including Prince's "Purple Rain" album and a plaque with information about Sunset Sound Studios. One of my favorite features at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is the Zen Den. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a FORME Studio smart fitness mirror, which features a touchscreen display that streams on-demand fitness classes or live one-on-one training. I tried a selection of guided yoga and meditation sessions during my visit. The vanity inside the Zen Den felt like a nice touch. The Zen Den vanity has a sink, mirror, and extra lighting, making it a convenient spot for a quick refresh before returning to the main lounge. After checking out the amenities, I headed back to the bar for a farewell cocktail. Truth be told, I didn't want to leave the Virgin Atlantic lounge. I was enamored with its decor and the space's general emphasis on wellness. It felt like an homage to LA's past and present. A few months ago, I attended the opening of Delta One's Lounge at LAX. After checking in, I proceeded through a private TSA screening area. In my opinion, this easy access to a private TSA screening is one of the biggest perks of Delta One's lounge. Although you can also use the screening area if you want to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse as a Delta One passenger, you'd have to take a long walk (or shuttle) to get from Terminal 3 to Terminal B. Once through TSA, I took an elevator up to the Delta One Lounge. The lounge is about 10,000 square feet, much larger than the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. I appreciated the colorful mural near its entrance. Walking in, I was immediately drawn to the wellness room. The room had a soothing atmosphere, with eight private relaxation pods equipped with zero-gravity chairs and full-body massage chairs. It wasn't long before I hopped into one of the full-body massage chairs and fell into a trance as soothing ocean sounds filled my ears. Generally, lounge guests can reserve a 15-minute massage in advance. The living room seemed like a welcoming spot. The dining area felt spacious, with plenty of room for travelers to spread out. The dining area has plenty of booth and chair seating, and Delta One offers attendant service for all food and drink in the lounge. Unlike at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, I wasn't able to order via QR code from my table. I felt drawn to the fully-stocked Icon Bar. I loved the bar's leather and walnut accents, which, paired with quartz and onyx, gave it a sleek, sophisticated look. The lounge even has a sushi bar. The sushi bar felt like a nice touch, with options like California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and hand rolls with salmon ceviche. I thought the menu had a great mix of classics and more creative fare. Delta One's offerings include light fare and larger entrées, from tacos to salmon, and a variety of bento boxes. I loved that the clever cocktails were inspired by many of Delta's destinations, from the Raspberry Tulip for Amsterdam to the Sleepy British Bee for London. I decided to try a Boston-inspired drink and the street-corn pizza. I paired the street-corn pizza with How D'ya Like Them Apples?, an apple-flavored whiskey and ginger beer drink inspired by Boston. My meal was delicious — I had never tried street corn on pizza before, and I'm still craving it. Unlike the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, this lounge has a skydeck. I decided to enjoy my meal on the Delta One Skydeck, which overlooks planes on the runway. It was nice to be able to get fresh air and sit outside while at an airport, which is quite rare. I'd happily return to both lounges, but I preferred Virgin Atlantic's. If I had to choose to spend time in one lounge over the other, I'd go with the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Although I loved the Delta One Lounge's amenities, such as the skydeck and sushi bar, I found I preferred the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse for a couple of reasons. First, it really impressed me with its stylish vibe, which felt like stepping into a swanky lounge or speakeasy. I appreciated its size, which felt more intimate and less overwhelming than a larger lounge. The wellness amenities, like the Zen Den and grab-and-go bar stocked with healthy-sounding snacks, also appealed to me. And if given the opportunity, I'd go back to that Royal Box in a second. That said, I enjoyed my experience in both lounges (especially my food and beverages) and would happily wait for a flight in either.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Passenger shocked by ‘super tacky' move by staff at elite airline lounge, sparks debate
They reached their tipping point. A recent flyer was appalled when they were asked to tip at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at the LAX airport — which has caused quite a discussion on Reddit. In the r/delta subreddit, a traveler shared their experience asking other Delta Club elitists if what they encountered was normal or not. 'Just left Delta One lounge at LAX. We have been to the Delta One Lounge a few times in NYC, but this was the first time at LAX,' they wrote. 'Unlike NYC lounge, everything in LAX club is ordered from a small menu and brought by staff. Before we left, the server gave us a laminated card with his personal Venmo Account so we could give him a tip. It had the Delta One logo on the bottom,' the passenger explained. This question caused a stir in the comment section of the thread. And maybe rightfully so, considering the Delta Sky Club in airports across the country is treated like the Soho House of the air. The Post reached out to Delta for comment. Some people thought nothing of tipping the lounge employees. 'I've seen a couple of bartenders at Skyclubs that had a card with their Venmo/cash app for tipping. I always tip the sky club bartenders at baseline, so I never thought much about it,' read one response. 'I think this is fine. Not really different from the envelope in hotel rooms,' wrote another person. However, those on the other side of this conversation agreed that this was a tacky move made by the server. 'No. Just no. I would honestly report it. You can submit a comment/complaint, and it will get sent to the LAX leadership to handle,' read a comment. 'As soon as he threw the Delta logo on there, he went from slightly tacky to downright termination-worthy,' someone argued. This isn't the first time a Delta lounge goer was faced with the moral decision of whether to tip or not — as another Reddit user posted a photo of a tip jar in the lounge showers in the same subreddit. The commenters on that thread were just as opinionated: 'I find this trashy as f*** for delta. You pay a fortune for tickets, and delta makes billions in profits and still asks customers to subsidize their labor costs,' quipped one person. 'US tipping culture is nuts and the people who fully buy into it are even worse,' read another comment. Yet, some people — once again — didn't think anything was wrong with handing over some cash to the workers. 'I always tip for showers,' one person declared. 'You do know that the bathroom attendants are contracted out. It's not gonna hurt leaving a few dollars behind,' said someone else. Last year, New York's JFK airport poured a ton of money into the airline's luxury lounge. The NYC location is the largest of its 'Sky Club' offerings — with amenities such as fine dining, laundry service, spas, and more — it's way more exclusive than the others. To access this elite lounge — members must be a part of the invite-only '360' club or they can buy tickets that can go as high as $10,000.
