Rhode Island is a very small state indeed. That means there's a much smaller field to choose from when we're looking for native stars, but a small field doesn't mean no star quality. After all, they do have an Oscar-winning movie director to celebrate! Damien Chazelle was the man in the chair for 'La La Land,' which almost swept the board at the 2017 Oscars, and was involved in a memorable controversy when the name of the film was read out as the 'Best Picture' winner instead of 'Moonlight,' who were the intended winners. Chazelle would have been satisfied with his 'Best Director' award when all was said and done, though.
Both of Chazelle's parents are considered notable enough to have their own Wikipedia entry, and his father in particular is a highly-regarded professor at Princeton University. Their son likely hasn't had a single thing to worry about from the moment he was born in Providence in 1985. He initially wanted to be a musician, but was put off by an intense and antagonistic teacher - an experience that inspired the movie 'Whiplash.'
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.