Les Bateaux Belmond operates a fleet of seven luxury floating villas that deliver curated, personalized excursions along France’s most scenic waterways. The company has announced the appointment of Chef Dominique Crenn as its first culinary curator for the 2025 season. A three-Michelin-star chef and a TIME 100 honoree, Crenn is known for culinary innovation, sustainability … Read more
Manchester Airport has opened a new adults-only lounge in Terminal 3: the 1903 Lounge, which seats 71 guests and aims to provide a relaxed, premium pre-flight experience. The lounge features runway views, complimentary Wi‑Fi and numerous charging points. A full complement of in‑house chefs prepare a menu of freshly cooked hot and cold dishes using … Read more
San Antonio’s winding waterways and vibrant dining scene have become even more enticing with the arrival of Chef Steve McHugh’s first restaurant, Cured at Pearl. Housed in the historic building that once served as the presidential headquarters for the Pearl Brewing Company, Cured blends local heritage with a modern culinary vision. McHugh, a Wisconsin native, … Read more
Oceanwide Expeditions has announced two new Antarctic voyages for 2017 that open access to some of the most remote and dramatic locations in the Ross Sea region. Both departures are aboard the ice-strengthened exploration vessel Ortelius, which is equipped to operate safely in heavy ice and will carry helicopters to extend landing options and provide … Read more
Experience the world of Ziggy Stardust at the Brooklyn Museum, where the exhibition “David Bowie Is” runs through July 15. The show uses immersive audiovisual displays, including Sennheiser headphones, to present Bowie’s music alongside continuous video and animation projections. What sets this exhibition apart is the wealth of material drawn from Bowie’s personal archive. On … Read more
Nothing eases the stiffness from a 17-plus-hour flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok like an authentic Thai massage. I arrived too late to do more than check into my hotel and collapse, so my long-awaited massage would have to wait. The next morning offered no time for one either. I was bound for Sampran Riverside, … Read more
Marriott has opened its first property in Cyprus under both the Marriott International and The Luxury Collection banners: Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol. This resort is also the island’s first internationally branded luxury resort. “We are excited to put Cyprus on the map for our global explorers as our newest property in … Read more
Major airlines are starting to introduce fingerprint scanning as an alternative to traditional paper or mobile boarding passes. At the same time, biometric identification is gaining traction across industries that intersect with travel, promising greater convenience and streamlined security procedures. However, many travelers are pushing back, concerned about privacy and how their biometric data will … Read more
Romer House Waikiki is crafted as a modern love letter to Waikiki’s distinctive lifestyle, offering an adults-only urban escape. The property encourages guests to immerse themselves in the neighborhood’s community, culture, arts, wellness offerings and recreational amenities. Upon arrival, every guest is welcomed with a celebratory cocktail. Each stay also includes access to a dedicated … Read more
Always a captivating destination, Stockholm now features Scandic’s first signature hotel, Haymarket by Scandic. While the building’s exterior preserves historic character, the interior celebrates contemporary design. Situated in the city center, the hotel’s boldly colored lobby highlights grand Art Deco details, a glass chandelier and a dramatic staircase that connects to the upper level and … Read more