Daylight saving time is approaching, bringing longer afternoons and extra sunlight—ideal for stepping up your health and fitness routine. March is also National Nutrition Month, an annual observance promoted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that emphasizes the value of making informed food choices and building lasting healthy eating and physical activity habits. With … Read more

CBRE Hotels recently published findings from a study covering October 2014 through September 2015 that quantified Airbnb’s impact on the U.S. lodging market. The report found that Airbnb guests spent approximately $2.4 billion on lodging during that period. More than half of that revenue—55 percent—was concentrated in five metropolitan areas: New York, Los Angeles, San … Read more

Adelaide is often ranked among the world’s most livable cities. With significant urban development, expanding cultural and recreational offerings, and a buoyant real estate market, both business and leisure travel to the city have increased—prompting the opening of several new hotels across Adelaide’s Central Business District.   © Sofitel Adelaide Accor’s newest Sofitel hotel, Sofitel … Read more

From a modest regional carrier to a global leader, TAP Air Portugal celebrates 80 years and thriving. Founded to link Portuguese and Spanish cities in 1945, TAP Air Portugal has grown into an international airline connecting Europe, Africa and the Americas. Today the carrier continues to expand its network across North America, Europe and Africa … Read more

United Polaris customers traveling through San Francisco International (SFO) can now enjoy the newly opened United Polaris® lounge in the International Terminal near Gate G92. Designed with Bay Area influences, the lounge offers a refined, local atmosphere for both California-based and visiting travelers. The two-level lounge spans more than 28,000 square feet and seats 440, … Read more

INDIAN SUMMERS IN FRANCE draw wine lovers to the vendange, the annual grape harvest. This nationwide tradition breaks the quiet of the growing season roughly 100 days after the first blossoms appear. For nearly two weeks, teams move along the long allées between rows of vines. Armed with pruning shears, they hand-cut each cluster and … Read more

Bringing art into the public realm is the mission of the non-profit The Vancouver Biennale. This year’s theme, Open Borders / Crossroads Vancouver, is curated by artistic director Barrie Mowatt alongside an international team of contemporary art scholars and curators. Embracing an open-air museum concept, the Biennale presents 30 works by both established and emerging … Read more

Skip the bustling French metropolises like Paris and Nice and head to the Loire Valley in central France to discover elegant châteaux, expansive vineyards and meticulously tended gardens. This storied region is gearing up for an eventful year with several new hotel openings, exhibitions and notable anniversaries across its towns and estates.   Openings   … Read more

National Piña Colada Day falls on July 10, and the Caribe Hilton — widely recognized as the birthplace of the classic rum-and-pineapple cocktail — is marking the occasion with a refreshed colada menu. Available at the hotel’s Caribar, the new lineup highlights the original Piña Colada created by Ramón “Monchito” Marrero more than six decades … Read more

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts achieved a record total of 25 Michelin stars this year, awarded across 17 restaurants worldwide. This milestone reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to culinary excellence and innovative dining experiences. Notably, Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris retains a unique distinction: it is the only palace hotel to hold five … Read more