The 8thAnnual Summer Sizzle BVI takes place July 13–18. This premier fashion and lifestyle event offers a curated lineup of activities for luxury travelers, from sailing excursions and beachfront parties to runway shows and exclusive social gatherings. Originally launched to showcase the British Virgin Islands, Summer Sizzle has grown into a multi-day celebration of fashion, … Read more

Singapore Airlines will increase its service between Singapore and Milan (MXP) to once daily beginning June 24. The airline currently operates six weekly flights on this route, and the added rotation fills the final day to establish a consistent daily connection. The new outbound flight departs Singapore at 11:30 p.m. and arrives in Milan at … Read more

In recent years many architectural firms have expanded their portfolios beyond offices, residences and cultural institutions to take on the complex task of regenerating deteriorated urban districts. London-based Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is among those firms: it has announced a masterplan for Napoli Porta Est aimed at reconnecting the fragmented eastern edge of Naples. © … Read more

Last month, a ground-support worker boarded an unattended commercial aircraft and took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The incident underscored the need for stronger screening of the thousands of airport employees who have authorized access to aircraft. According to reporting in The Seattle Times, about 12,600 people at Sea‑Tac hold clearances that allow them to … Read more

With their white-painted faces, rosebud lips and silk kimonos, geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) remain powerful symbols of Japan’s cultural past. In Kyoto’s Gion district at dusk, it is still possible to catch a glimpse of these women as they make their way to evening appointments at okiya and ochaya—traditional houses where they entertain guests, … Read more

© Roman1963 | Dreamstime.comFrom north to south, the U.S. East Coast offers a remarkable range of coastal scenery — from palm-fringed, white-sand shores in the South to dramatic, cliff-lined beaches in the North. Below are some of the best beach towns to visit this summer, each with its own character and attractions. © Donald Sawvel … Read more

Presiding over 18 acres of beachfront property on a barrier island near Sarasota, Florida, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort opened in time for the summer travel season. The resort offers 168 guestrooms, including 26 suites with private terraces. Room features highlight wood plank floors, rainfall showers, freestanding tubs and walk-in closets for a relaxed, … Read more

The distinctive work of artist and designer Koloman Moser is highlighted in a new retrospective opening today at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. An influential Austrian creator, Moser produced two- and three-dimensional works across many media — metalwork and jewelry, furniture, prints, textiles, glass, and ceramics. His pieces are often recognizable for their bold … Read more

A new Visa study examining travel and tourism trends in 2017 revealed that many travelers experience anxiety and stress related to acquiring, carrying and exchanging cash while abroad. Although the research found that a large majority of travelers still prefer to use cash for purchases (77 percent), that preference often comes with heightened worry. Losing … Read more

With an extraordinary collection of 860 gins, The Ivory Peacock in New York City’s NoMad/Chelsea neighborhood claims the largest gin selection in the city. Inspired by the grandeur of luxury hotel lobby bars, this cocktail lounge is a celebration of gin in countless styles. Housed in a space that has functioned as a bar since … Read more