One of South America’s top vacation and business destinations is also, according to several surveys, one of the most popular LGBTQ travel spots in the Western Hemisphere. That reputation makes sense: Buenos Aires is the capital of the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage nationally. Yet the city’s appeal goes well beyond legal … Read more

AccorHotels Group announced on July 12 that it has completed the acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. The deal significantly expands AccorHotels’ presence in the luxury hotel segment and strengthens its position across North America. According to Sébastian Bazin, chairman and CEO of AccorHotels, “The acquisition of these three emblematic luxury hotel brands is a … Read more

Switzerland will open a record-setting tunnel this month: the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest and deepest railway tunnel ever built. Carved through the Alps, construction required 17 years and work through rock up to 7,500 feet deep. The project cost about $12 billion and, tragically, eight workers died during construction. Beyond its engineering significance, the … Read more

Q&A with Tracey Cullen, Art Director Sometimes we all need to unplug and relax to reset our minds and bodies. This Leisure Travel Issue focuses on carving out “me” time in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. I recently spent a week in Jamaica doing very little besides soaking up the sun and enjoying … Read more

Meliá Hotels International has announced the latest addition to its INNSIDE brand: the flagship INNSIDE New York NoMad. This property marks the brand’s first U.S. hotel and will be located in Manhattan’s vibrant NoMad neighborhood. To celebrate the opening, Meliá is partnering with Trazee Travel to offer a weekend stay at the new hotel. The … Read more

Pollini at Ladbroke Hall shares this West London cultural hub with live music, contemporary art, dance and refined dining. The Hall was founded by Loïc Le Gaillard and Julien Lombrail, the visionary duo behind the Carpenters Workshop Gallery, which contributes the venue’s global contemporary art programming. Spanning 43,000 square feet, the reimagined Edwardian landmark has … Read more

In Aguas Calientes, beside the banks of the Vilcanota River, the five-star Sumaq Machu Picchu evokes the spirit of ancient Incan cities. Situated roughly 30 minutes from the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, the hotel enjoys mild temperatures year-round—typically between 64 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit—even at an elevation of 6,693 feet. Guests can join guided walking tours, … Read more

Rosewood Vienna opened on August 1, marking Rosewood’s first hotel in the German-speaking market and its fifth property in Europe. Housed in a 19th-century building at Petersplatz, the hotel is moments from many of Vienna’s historic and cultural landmarks, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The property itself preserves a piece of musical … Read more

Last month, United States transportation officials approved Indonesian airlines to operate flights to the United States for the first time since 2007. After a thorough review, U.S. aviation safety regulators concluded that Indonesia’s civil aviation sector now meets international safety standards and upgraded the country’s safety rating accordingly. Nearly a decade ago, the Federal Aviation … Read more

The late American photographer and filmmaker Paul Strand was celebrated for his ability to reveal the character of his subjects, whether through intimate portraits, stark landscapes, or carefully composed still lifes. His work drew inspiration from diverse places and periods: the American Southwest and Mexico, New England in the 1940s, and the private garden he … Read more