Arrival/Check-In: We arrived around 10 p.m. on a rainy Friday after a long day of work, eager to valet the car and check in. Located in The Wharf, Washington, D.C.’s newest and most vibrant district which opened in October 2017, the InterContinental Washington, D.C. – The Wharf benefits from an excellent waterfront position. Although the … Read more
American Airlines has added the newly introduced Airbus A321XLR to its fleet plans. The carrier converted an existing order for 30 A321neo aircraft into A321XLRs and placed a fresh order for 20 more A321XLRs, bringing its total commitment to 50 of the longer-range single-aisle jets. Unveiled by Airbus at the Paris Air Show last month, … Read more
Tucked into prime Oregon real estate in the Willamette Valley, between the Oregon Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains, The Allison Inn & Spa has earned LEED Gold certification. Less than an hour from Portland, this Pacific Northwest wine region is home to more than 200 wineries, including the resort’s own Austin Knoll vineyard, known … Read more
This year is an ideal time to visit the Santa Ynez Valley thanks to two special offerings: the Midweek Membership Club and Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week. The Midweek Membership Club Weekday visits to the Santa Ynez Valley offer a quieter, more relaxed way to explore the region’s wineries, restaurants, cultural attractions and outdoor experiences. … Read more
There’s no doubt the northern lights are awe-inspiring and spectacular. Unfortunately, they can be unpredictable, and despite careful planning, the aurora doesn’t always appear when you expect. Havila Voyages, a leading eco-conscious Norwegian cruise operator, now offers a guarantee so guests have a better chance to witness the phenomenon. Havila Voyages guarantees that guests sailing … Read more
In June 2026, Guadalajara is one of 16 host cities across Mexico, Canada and the United States selected for the FIFA World Cup 26. Located in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara, the modern Estadio Guadalajara will stage four Group Stage matches on June 11, 18, 23 and 26, 2026. During the regular season the stadium … Read more
To support the network expansion announced at this year’s 2015 Global Business Travel Association Convention in Orlando, Fla., LOT Polish Airlines has expanded its commercial partnership with Turkish Airlines to deliver enhanced benefits to passengers. The airlines first began their cooperation in 2000, codesharing on the Istanbul (IST)–Warsaw (WAW) route. In 2014 they broadened that … Read more
JW Marriott returns with its second Gather by JW culinary festival, produced in partnership with Food & Wine. The event runs Sept. 26–29 at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, bringing together chefs, sommeliers and culinary personalities for four days of food-focused programming. The three-day festival features live cooking demonstrations, guided wine tastings, hands-on … Read more
The city of Cuenca, located in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, was named the 2023 Gastronomic Capital of Spain, beating finalists Oviedo and Pontevedra. After two previous unsuccessful bids in 2017 and 2018, Cuenca has now been recognized for its strong culinary identity that blends long-standing traditions with contemporary regional creativity. To mark the … Read more
Air France has renewed its partnership with Hertz, Thrifty and Firefly, naming the three brands the airline’s exclusive car rental providers for the next four years. Operated under the Hertz Corporation, these brands will also serve as exclusive partners for Air France-KLM Group’s regional carrier HOP! through 2020. The agreement delivers benefits for passengers who … Read more