Casa Kimberly, a nine-suite boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, began as a gift from Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor. Today it welcomes travelers with a blend of history, romance and discreet luxury. © Casa Kimberly Burton and Taylor embodied classic Hollywood passion. The couple used this secluded retreat to escape scrutiny; Burton even built … Read more
Gondwana Ecotours recently launched a new 10-day Great Migration Serengeti Safari that takes travelers into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness. The Serengeti Great Migration is the annual movement of more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and other grazing animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in Tanzania and Kenya. Driven by seasonal rains, herds follow fresh grass … Read more
Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown is launching a new farmers’ market in partnership with Northern Neck Farm, a Virginia-based operation with more than 50 years of agricultural experience. The market will run on the second and fourth Saturday of August and September from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., welcoming both hotel guests and local residents to … Read more
The long-awaited opening of İstanbul’s new airport finally took place last month, marked by a complex 45-hour migration from Atatürk Airport (ISL) to the new facility (IGA). Originally scheduled to open in October 2018, the new airport’s launch was postponed several times and ultimately occurred on April 7. As part of the transition, there was … Read more
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been identified as the fastest-growing airport in the world according to data from OAG, a leading provider of airline industry analysis. The airport’s rapid expansion reflects sustained growth in passenger and seat capacity driven by regional carriers and increasing global connectivity. OAG’s Frequency and Capacity Trend (FACT) statistics for April … Read more
Among the many remarkable sites India offers, its palaces remain some of the most compelling destinations for travelers. In Vadodara, Gujarat, the Laxmi Vilas Palace sits within an expansive estate of more than 700 acres and comprises several richly decorated structures. Highlights include the Durbar Hall, notable for its Venetian mosaic tile floor, stained glass … Read more
British Airways has launched a new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Broward County and London Gatwick (LGW), beginning July 6, 2017. With this addition, British Airways expands its Florida network — already serving Miami (MIA), Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO) — and will offer more direct seats between Florida and London … Read more
Today’s Super Bowl LI in Houston prompted airlines to increase flights to accommodate the surge of fans traveling to the host city. Demand was particularly strong from New England and Atlanta, reflecting the origins of the two teams competing in the game. JetBlue, the official airline of the New England Patriots, scheduled additional service between … Read more
Turkish Airlines and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of 25 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, a deal valued at approximately $7.8 billion. The agreement was formalized at the Élysée Palace in Paris, with both French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance. “With Turkish Airlines serving more destinations … Read more
In Barcelona’s Port Fòrum, SLS Barcelona has opened Kyara, a post‑modern cocktail bar on the hotel premises where classic drinks are reinterpreted using unexpected ingredients. Created by Monica Berg and Alex Kratena — the multi‑award‑winning bartenders and entrepreneurs behind London’s Tayēr + Elementary — Kyara explores the future of cocktail‑bar culture and what contemporary drinking … Read more