British Airways will increase service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Cape Town (CPT) by adding three flights per week beginning May 2014 to provide travellers with greater flexibility. During the southern hemisphere summer (October through March), the airline already operates double-daily flights to Cape Town, before reducing to daily frequencies in March. Starting 1 May, … Read more

A recent Virtuoso Luxe Report shows travelers are seeking bolder, more adventurous trips this fall. Below are seven emerging fall destinations ranked by year-over-year booking growth. These places reflect a mix of culture, nature and unique experiences for curious travelers. © Janos Gaspar | Dreamstime.com Rwanda ranks seventh with a 114% increase in bookings. Its … Read more

On a recent trip to Madrid, I dove into a wide variety of tapas — manchego cheese, fried cod, eggs with Spanish ham and potatoes, among many others. As the tapas tradition that originated in Spain has spread worldwide, it’s worth exploring three well-known legends about how tapas began. Tapar in Spanish means “to cover” … Read more

Start planning your next getaway with a visual tour of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Nestled on the shores of a vast inland lake, this charming city offers outdoor adventure, scenic beauty, and small-town character that make it a memorable destination year-round. Hike the two-mile Mudgy Moose Trail through downtown Coeur d’Alene and along Lake Coeur d’Alene … Read more

Charleston-bound? Make time for a culinary stop at Lana Restaurant & Bar, located at 210 Rutledge Ave. Under the direction of Chef John Ondo, the kitchen turns a classic pineapple upside-down cake into a refined signature dessert. The pineapple motif fits Charleston’s long relationship with the fruit: centuries ago, sailors and sea captains brought tropical … Read more

It’s the green season in Namibia, a time when comfortable temperatures, blooming desert landscapes and abundant wildlife make the outdoors especially inviting. Migratory birds add vibrant life to the scene: in the Mahango area alone more than 400 species — from white-browed robin-chats to woodland kingfishers — can be found across roughly 97 square miles. … Read more

Situated on Italy’s Lake Garda, Grand Hotel Fasano reopens in April 2025 with a range of refreshed facilities and services. Housed in a restored 19th-century hunting lodge, the hotel enjoys a convenient location between Venice, Milan and Verona, making it an excellent base for exploring the region. © Grand Hotel Fasano The property, a member … Read more

In Chicago, the river is dyed green each year for St. Patrick’s Day. In New York City, Fifth Avenue becomes a rolling sea of green as up to two million spectators line the 1.5-mile parade route. In Boston, where neighborhoods like “Southie” still carry a strong Irish identity, the annual wearing of the green remains … Read more

While the runways introduce next season’s collections, Triumph Hotels — a boutique collection of seven properties across New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods — is celebrating individual street style. Triumph Hotels has partnered with Laura Kay, the popular Instagram sketch artist who posts as @DiarySketchesLK, to create limited-edition fashion sketches of New York Fashion Week … Read more

Our nation’s capital is known for reinventing itself every few years, which can surprise some visitors but excites MICE planners who welcome the steady influx of new restaurants, hotels, off-site meeting spaces and evolving social and political energy that define Washington, D.C. This dynamic city continues to expand its hospitality and cultural options, making it … Read more