The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission.
Travel Agenda: Luxury Travel Fair; W's little sibling Aloft; Gleam: Festival of Light; Tokyo to Kagoshima
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Today: The Luxury Travel Fair at Olympia in London brings together high-end exhibitors, expert talks (Dan Cruickshank, Graham Bell), competitions, an exhibition of vintage travel posters, global food market and Elemis spa bus; ends Sunday ( luxurytravelfair.com).
This week: W's little sibling Aloft is opening its latest outpost in Harlem, New York on Thursday, complete with loft-style design and free Wi-Fi ( starwoodhotels.com). Back in the UK, Derby will be viewed in a new light from Friday. The week-long Gleam: Festival of Light sees the city lit up dramatically with projections, installations, music, lantern parades and more. ( derbyquad.co.uk/gleam).
In The Diary: From March 2011, an extended bullet-train network will open up new possibilities for travellers in Japan, with accelerated services south from Tokyo to Kagoshima and north to Aomori ( jrkyushu.co.jp).
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments