JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Christie’s to present a curated event series that highlights luxury goods and high-end shopping experiences. Christie’s, known for staging auctions around the world, offers sales that span fine art, rare collectibles and fine wine, with estimates ranging from modest lots to pieces valued at over $100 million. … Read more

Etihad Airways has reached a significant milestone by equipping all 24 of its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft with mobile and internet connectivity, making it easier for travelers to stay connected while flying. The airline plans to extend Wi‑Fi to its entire fleet of 89 passenger aircraft in the coming months, positioning Etihad as the first … Read more

This summer, July 13–16, the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, will host Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music. The four-day festival features concerts by both emerging and established artists, along with workshops, lectures, and theatrical readings that celebrate Yiddish culture and music in contemporary forms. Highlights of the program include a new folk … Read more

Qantas and Alaska Airlines have expanded their partnership to deliver more benefits for frequent flyers on both carriers. The two airlines already codeshare on 15 North American routes, and the recent changes add additional routes and upgraded lounge access for elite members. Effective June 26, Qantas placed its code on five more Alaska Airlines routes, … Read more

Hotelmapper.com, a hotel reservation site that maps properties worldwide by rate and location, has published its 2013 hotel reservation trends report. The findings show a strong consumer preference for beach destinations this year, followed by increased interest in Los Angeles and New York. At the same time, bookings for European cities and theme-park destinations have … Read more

    9/11 Memorials On that infamous Tuesday when nearly 3,000 lives were taken and the nation was plunged into grief, recovery felt distant. Yet while September 11th shattered a sense of safety, it could not erase the resilience of the American spirit. A decade later, memorials across the country stand as testament to that … Read more

Head to Tuolumne County, California, for unique wellness experiences. © Rush Creek Lodge & Spa / Kim Carroll Photography Spend Time in the Great Outdoors Explore the Tuolumne Grove trail in Yosemite National Park to see towering sequoias set among serene forest scenery. Depending on conditions, you can hike the trail in warm months or … Read more

If you’ve ever wondered what secrets lie beneath some of the world’s most enduring paintings, visit Brussels’ Musée Fin-de-Siècle Museum, part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Until Jan. 25, 2015, the exhibition Kokoschka & Gauguin Unraveled: See the Invisible uses multispectral image analysis to explore two masterpieces: Paul Gauguin’s Portrait of … Read more

JP Morgan Chase credit cardholders frequently receive invitations to Chase Inside Access events, which range from intimate dinners prepared by celebrity chefs to exclusive experiences at prestigious venues around the country. I was lucky to attend one such event at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Chase hosted the gathering at the … Read more

Spotify, a popular digital music service, has redesigned its global music map to give travelers and music fans a new way to explore the sounds that define cities around the world. The interactive map lets listeners browse nearly 1,000 city playlists curated from Spotify listening data, making it easy to hear what’s popular or distinctive … Read more