Think you know Central Park? Think again. Starting March 1, the Central Park Conservancy launches a curated lineup of tours highlighting the history, landscape design, and horticulture of New York’s premier urban park. These Official Central Park Tours are created and led by the Conservancy—the nonprofit that has spent more than three decades restoring and … Read more

This year’s Galway International Arts Festival (July 16–29) features the world premiere staging of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera Orfeo ed Euridice, presented by Irish National Opera. Based on the classical myth of Orpheus’s descent into the underworld to rescue his wife Euridice, this production brings a fresh, contemporary interpretation to a landmark work of the … Read more

Pittsburgh International Airport, with approval from the Transportation Security Administration, has launched myPITpass, becoming the first U.S. airport to allow non-ticketed visitors past the security checkpoint for shopping and dining. The program, which began earlier this week, enables guests to access airside terminals without an airline ticket while following the same security procedures required of … Read more

You don’t need to be a devotee of classical music to be impressed by the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman. Set within carefully landscaped gardens and framed by soaring arches, the gleaming white complex comprises an auditorium, a concert theatre, upscale restaurants and boutique shops. Commissioned by royal decree of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, … Read more

In February, Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced it has acquired WorldHotels, an international collection of roughly 300 properties. “There is tremendous synergy between Best Western and WorldHotels. By joining forces in this new partnership, we will create competitive advantages for both companies,” said David Kong, president and CEO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts. … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s newly unveiled Presidential Suite is conceived as a private art gallery, allowing VIP guests to stay amid museum-quality works by prominent artists including Warhol, Magritte, Lichtenstein and Rosenquist. © The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago The suite blends notable existing works with pieces commissioned specifically for the residence, including sculptures by Chicago artist Michael Young. … Read more

Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on a crisp October evening in 1882, the Orient-Express departed Paris Gare de Strasbourg for Vienna for the first time. The cars were full of excited passengers dressed in silk tuxedos, eager for a lavish journey across Europe. When the line was later extended to Constantinople, feeding European fantasies of exotic … Read more

For the 12th consecutive year, Global Traveler recognizes the industry’s top performers, naming the 2022 Airline of the Year and Hotel of the Year. As border restrictions ease, travel providers are expanding and enhancing networks, rebuilding teams and preparing for post-pandemic recovery. With in-person meetings and events returning and customer demand surging, it is timely … Read more

With three national museums across Ireland’s capital, the National Museum of Ireland presents the island’s history, natural world and cultural heritage for visitors to explore. While the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History is located on the north side of the city, the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History and the … Read more

Brazil’s second-largest city evokes images of sun, lively beaches and the world-famous Carnival. Known locally as the “Marvelous City,” Rio de Janeiro offers far more than glitter and spectacle: a warm, welcoming atmosphere rich in history, striking landscapes, distinctive architecture and vibrant culture. With 23 beaches along its coastline, the city invites visitors to relax, … Read more