Peninsula Paris, Cross-Country Biking and new Backpackr App

Lux wanderlusters: mark your calendar for a big opening this summer. The Peninsula Paris is set to be unveiled on August 1. As if you needed another reason to go to Paris, this hotel will bring the brand’s iconic splendor to Europe, with some extra-classy touches. Housed in a restored 19th-century building, the 200 rooms mix modern tech-savvy amenities such as in-room tablets, with century-old architecture. And a handful of the suites come complete with private terraced gardens, with views overlooking the city. If you can't splurge for a suite, then head to the rooftop restaurant and bar L’Oiseau Blanc, which offers up 360-degree views of Paris. Bon voyage!