Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have introduced new economy fare classes designed to give passengers clearer choices and more control over what they pay for. Although the fares appeared on the Air France website two weeks ago, they will not be available on KLM.com until January 2017. The updated economy product consists of … Read more

Travel can take a toll on both body and spirit. These thoughtfully chosen items help you look and feel your best on the go. From a clever sneaker that slips on and off without tying to a lightweight, powerful hair dryer and a replenishing night cream for dehydrated skin, here are three essentials to pack … Read more

Seoul is a vast, energetic city that can overwhelm first-time visitors. The language, customs, cuisine, architecture, sounds and scents arrive all at once, creating an intense, memorable experience. Disorientation is an expected part of international travel—and one of its pleasures. When you travel to Seoul with family, that disorientation often takes on a generational dimension. … Read more

American Airlines reopened its CR Smith Museum over Labor Day weekend after a significant redesign of its permanent exhibitions. These updates, the first major changes since the museum opened 25 years ago, were funded by donations from American Airlines Group, PACMIN and Boeing. American Airlines staff volunteers led development of the revamped exhibits, which aim … Read more

Gogo reached a major milestone this month as its connectivity solutions are now installed on 2,500 commercial aircraft. Of these, more than 860 aircraft are equipped with the company’s higher-capacity air-to-ground system, ATG-4, while over 150 aircraft carry its Ku-band satellite system. Gogo expects nearly 1,000 aircraft to be flying with ATG-4 by the end … Read more

NEARLY A CENTURY after Charles Lindbergh helped make air travel commonplace, much of the globe feels well explored. The truly unspoiled, quietly unique destinations are rare — and the Cook Islands remain one of them. A paradise of 15 distinctive Pacific islands, the Cook Islands sit off the beaten track in the heart of the … Read more

This month, The Sylvan Lodge opened within the private Snake River Sporting Club near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With just 38 guestrooms and suites, the lodge offers an intimate, residential-style retreat for travelers seeking a wilderness escape with luxury amenities. © The Sylvan Lodge at Snake River Sporting Club Guest accommodations are designed like private residences … Read more

August is National Golf Month. In this three-part series we spotlight exceptional courses worldwide to celebrate the game. Below are seven noteworthy East Coast venues worth adding to your tee sheet. © The Tides Inn Tides Inn Set among Virginia’s wooded shores, the Golden Eagle Course at Tides Inn—designed by George W. Cobb—offers 18 carefully … Read more

Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C., celebrated for refined service and timeless elegance, has unveiled its fully renovated guestrooms. Designed with careful attention to the hotel’s iconic waterfront setting and the nearby national monuments, the updated rooms evoke the spirit of the nation’s capital while maintaining the property’s distinctive Asian-inspired sensibility. To introduce the refreshed accommodations, the … Read more

  Photos by Christopher P. Ottaunick Since it opened in 2007, Accademia di Vino has steadily earned a reputation for authentic regional Italian cuisine, inventive dishes, attentive service and an impressive wine list of more than 800 labels, nearly 40 of them available by the glass. Owner Anthony Mazzola set out to recreate the sensibility … Read more