FLIGHTS

BAHAMAS FOR A SONG Song, Delta’s low-fare subsidiary, will begin flying from JFK to Nassau, Bahamas, starting December 1. The first international service offered by the carrier, it will feature standard Song amenities – 24 channels of live, satellite television, 24 selections of audio programming, on-demand, pay-per-view movies, and interactive video games. With an eye toward passenger health, fitness guru David Barton has developed an in-flight fitness program, and Song’s menu offers low-carb and organic selections. One-way fares start at $139, not including taxes/fees. Travelers may purchase food and alcoholic beverages with cash or credit card.

Reserve through www.flysong.com or 800-FLY-SONG.

READING

SLIM AND SMART Make the most out of a few days – that’s the idea behind the new Rough Guides Directions travel books ($10.99). Slim and lightweight, the guidebooks orient visitors on short visits to places such as Athens, Venice, Paris, and San Francisco. For easy access on a computer or handheld device, each Directions guide comes with an e-book CD containing every page in PDF format, together with Web links.

For more information, visit www.roughguides.com

BUENOS AIRES, HERE WE COME

Although not officially open until November, the new Philippe Starck designed Faena Hotel Universe in Buenos Aires will make some rooms available starting September 15. The Faena Hotel Universe inhabits the 7-story El Porteno Building, a former grainery and century-old landmark overlooking Rio de la Plata. It sits between the city center and an ecological preserve. In lieu of a reception desk, a personal “experience manager” welcomes each individual upon arrival, ushering the guest along the indigenous dark lapacho wood corridors, and catering to the visitor throughout the stay. Room start at $300 and include private transfer from the airport, access to a business center, and a pool and gym.

www.faenaexperience.com.