Passengers at Munich Airport can enjoy a taste of the Alps before boarding their flights at Terminal 2. The new Alpine-themed restaurant Sportalm is the latest addition to the terminal’s dining options, bringing mountain atmosphere and regional specialties to travelers. Sportalm’s interior is decorated with mountain-inspired touches and authentic Alpine features. A highlight is a … Read more

It began in 1691 in the Dutch town of Schiedam when Carolus Nolet distilled his first spirit with the aim of creating an exceptionally fine, smooth vodka. More than three centuries later—327 years and 11 generations—the Nolet family still produces vodka in Schiedam, combining time-honored techniques with modern methods. The family continues to use Carolus’ … Read more

Taking Travelers’ Allergies Seriously Travelers with allergies understand how disruptive it can be to encounter pollen-filled air or feather pillows in a hotel room. Major hotel groups are increasingly addressing these concerns. Hyatt has rolled out a program across its 125 full-service North American properties offering optional hypoallergenic guest rooms. Using a six-step cleaning process, … Read more

Sometimes an adventure cruise becomes far more memorable than anyone expected. On Christmas Day last year the expedition ship Akademik Shokalskiy, carrying 26 tourists, four journalists, 19 scientists, 22 crew members and the expedition leader’s wife and two children, became trapped in heavy sea ice off Antarctica. These passengers had signed up to retrace the … Read more

Personify LivePersonify Live is the first web-conferencing tool that blends live video of the presenter with a PowerPoint slideshow, live demo, video or other on-screen content. It works alongside popular conferencing platforms such as Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting and Skype, using a depth-sensing camera to remove the presenter’s background and place them over any desktop, creating … Read more

EVA Air has added its Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand jet to the Los Angeles route. The special livery now appears on three of the 21 weekly non-stop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Taipei (TPE). The aircraft features 19 Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, Dear Daniel, My Melody, Kuromi, Little Twin Stars, Cinnamoroll, … Read more

IRELAND’S DRAMATIC COASTLINES, charming countryside and vibrant cities make it an ideal destination for combining business with leisure. Beyond excellent facilities for meetings, conferences and corporate events, Ireland offers a wide range of activities to enjoy outside the boardroom. With diverse landscapes and countless opportunities for exploration, the country invites business travelers to extend their … Read more

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant offers a unique seafood dining experience: you can see marine life swimming around you as you eat. Located 16 feet below the ocean surface at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the restaurant features a large, curved transparent acrylic dome that serves as both ceiling and walls, creating an immersive backdrop for dishes … Read more

Each April, JetBlue marks Earth Month with a series of environmental initiatives under its GreenUp campaign. This year’s program features a wide range of events, volunteer opportunities, community cleanups and a contest that awards round-trip tickets for two. For the current GreenUp activities, JetBlue invited crewmembers to nominate their preferred environmental charities and causes to … Read more

With warmer weather arriving and weekend getaways on the horizon, packing light for summer trips is essential. Choose a few versatile pieces for family outings and days away with the kids—items that pull double duty and reduce the load. For picnics, beach days and outdoor concerts, a multipurpose blanket is invaluable. Pick one that’s lightweight … Read more