The Philadelphia Museum of Art will open a new Frank Gehry–designed restaurant this October. Called Stir, it is currently the only Gehry-designed restaurant on the East Coast offering a fine-dining experience to the public. Stir is part of the museum’s broader facilities upgrade, scheduled for completion in 2020. The restaurant showcases a distinctive architectural approach … Read more

In the lush garden landscape of the Lo Voi Mountain region on the island archipelago of Vietnam, Six Senses Con Dao offers a visiting practitioner program that lets guests turn their vacation into a personalized wellness retreat. Complementing the resort’s established wellness offerings—such as Yoga, Yoga Detox and Yoga Sleep—plus an extensive selection of spa … Read more

The Charles Krug Winery represents the story of two immigrants whose vision shaped Napa Valley winemaking. Charles Krug arrived from Prussia in the 1820s and founded Napa Valley’s first commercial winery in 1861. Decades later, Italian-born Cesare Mondavi immigrated to California in 1922 and purchased the estate in 1943. The Mondavi family has led the … Read more

American Airlines honored a longtime employee by dedicating one of its Boeing 777-200 aircraft to a mechanic who has served the company for 75 years. The dedication took place during a ceremony at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Azreil “Al” Blackman began his career with American Airlines in 1942 as a 16-year-old sheet … Read more

A critical scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens transports viewers to a mystical mountaintop rising from a deep blue sea. The dramatic setting, however, was not filmed in a galaxy far, far away but on Skellig Michael, an island about eight miles off the southwest coast of Ireland in County Kerry. Director J. J. … Read more

Spanish carrier Air Europa has become the first airline in Spain to offer in-flight WiFi, launching its onboard Internet service earlier this month. The airline—Spain’s third largest—has equipped its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Panasonic Avionics connectivity. Passengers can browse the web and check email using either the seatback interface or their own devices, … Read more

Following an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation, Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the grand opening of The Laylow in Oahu. The newly relaunched luxury lifestyle hotel joins a global portfolio of independent properties known for distinct character and thoughtful design. “We are thrilled to invite global travelers to experience a new side of Waikiki through the lens … Read more

When tin miners settled along the Klang River in the 1850s, they named their makeshift town “Kuala Lumpur,” which means “muddy river mouth.” In just over a century, that modest settlement transformed into a modern metropolis. Today, Kuala Lumpur—commonly called KL—evokes images of the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, a striking symbol of the city’s evolution … Read more

Filled with sunshine and charm, Valencia, Spain is an ideal destination for immersing yourself in culture and art. Named World Design Capital for 2022, Spain’s third-largest city offers a rich museum scene that traces local history and showcases both classic and contemporary fine art. Museum of Fine Arts © Visit Valencia Start with the Municipal … Read more

Fully renovated and now home to an excellent selection of dining options, Denver’s historic Union Station has reopened. The station’s striking Beaux-Arts façade, designed by city architects Gove & Walsh in the early 1900s, provides an impressive entrance to the Great Hall. More than a central passenger hub, the Great Hall also functions as the … Read more