Have you ever seen a business traveler without a cellphone? For modern travelers, a mobile phone is often the first thing they grab before heading out. According to the Overseas Security Advisory Council, roughly 35,000 business travelers leave the United States every day, carrying more than 40,000 cellphones. These devices have become indispensable travel tools. … Read more
KLM and Amsterdam’s Hotel De L’Europe are elevating KLM’s World Business Class dining this fall with a special menu crafted by two-Michelin-star Chef Richard van Oostenbrugge. Available from Oct. 26 to Jan. 22, the seasonal menu blends international influences with distinctive Dutch ingredients and refined simplicity. Recently honored as Chef of the Year by Gault … Read more
Waldorf Astoria Osaka in Osaka, Japan, which opened this year, recently introduced Canes & Tales, an intimate cocktail bar inspired by the golden age of jazz. The bar features a long, elegant counter trimmed in green, red and gold, celebrating Waldorf Astoria’s storied cocktail legacy with selections drawn from the Waldorf Astoria Bar Book. Menus … Read more
Lyft has introduced a new Shared Saver option that lets riders share trips with others to save on fares. Launched in February, the Shared Saver program functions much like other ride-sharing pool services. Through the Lyft app, riders can search for nearby vehicles that are already headed to, or near, their intended destination and choose … Read more
Connecting from international to domestic flights can be a major hassle: passengers often must exit the secure zone, collect checked luggage, re-check bags, and pass through security again. Oslo Airport has created a simpler transfer process to reduce this burden. The airport in Norway’s capital launched a program called Connecting Norway to streamline transfers between … Read more
Restored, refreshed and sporting a new coat of paint, the Mauritshuis, The Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, is open again to the public and ready to showcase outstanding examples of Dutch Golden Age painting. The museum and its celebrated collection reopen their doors to visitors on June 27, with free admission from 8 p.m. … Read more
Portugal’s sun-drenched Algarve may be thousands of miles from Cuba, but the award-winning five-star Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa brings Cuban flavors, music and atmosphere to guests throughout the holiday period from December 24 to January 1, 2018. Guests can start their mornings at the breakfast buffet with selections from a cinnamon bun bar, … Read more
Male business travelers passing through Seattle-Tacoma Airport should consider the Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge, located under five minutes from the terminal. The spa specializes in treatments tailored to men’s needs, ideal for recovery after a long flight or to refresh during a layover. Complimentary transportation can be arranged to and from the airport for guests. … Read more
An on-site organic garden and locally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs form the heart of Chef Eduardo Vuolo’s “zero mile” philosophy at Hotel Caesar Augustus. Guests who rise early may spot Vuolo harvesting produce that will inspire the day’s menu—perhaps buffalo mozzarella with tomato and basil or ravioli filled with fresh caciotta cheese. With extensive … Read more
Renowned tenor Alfredo Kraus is being honored on his native Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, from February 19 to June 8 as part of the annual Alfredo Kraus Opera Festival. Staged at the elegant Teatro Pérez Galdós, the festival presents a varied program that includes new productions and premieres alongside celebrated Spanish and international artists. Carmen, … Read more