Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa has officially opened its doors this month on Medjumbe Island, a small private isle in the Quirimbas Archipelago off Mozambique’s northern coast. The intimate boutique resort comprises 12 thatched beach pool villas, each designed to maximize views of the Indian Ocean. Every villa offers direct beach access, a private … Read more

In the 1970s, my grandfather’s travel chess set was one of the most futuristic things I had ever seen. He brought it with him on a visit to my family’s home in Africa. I gasped when he produced it from his carry-on bag. It seemed like an artifact of the space age. It sat inside … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is scheduled to open in 2020 as the brand’s first hotel in Japan located within a UNESCO World Heritage area. Modern luxury travelers increasingly seek immersive, authentic experiences that connect them to a destination’s culture. The Ritz-Carlton plans to answer that demand by creating a property in Nikko that highlights the region’s … Read more

If you’re watching your calories, you might want to look away — this cake is legendary for a reason. We’re talking about the Black Forest’s most famous export. Some will point to the cuckoo clock, but when it comes to worldwide fame and sheer decadence, nothing beats a towering confection soaked in spirits, layered with … Read more

Since its debut in 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix has attracted enthusiastic crowds, glamour and high society to the sovereign city-state of Monaco. This year, the elegant Royal Riviera, situated nearby on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, welcomes race fans for the legendary Formula 1 event (May 21–24) with special four-night packages that include a daily American … Read more

Australia-owned Aurora Expeditions, a specialist in small-group adventure voyages to some of the planet’s wildest and most remote regions, is inviting travelers to join a bolder Antarctic season. New this year, Spirit of Antarctica itineraries expand their active options to include polar snorkeling, kayaking among ice floes and icebergs, and—for experienced climbers—guided crossings of seldom-traversed … Read more

A recent study from CruiseWatch, a service that alerts travelers to cruise price drops, finds that cruising nonstop for a year can be less expensive than living in some U.S. cities. Using five years of cruise pricing data alongside U.S. Census figures, the company compiled what it describes as the most timely and accurate comparison … Read more

Iceland’s flagship carrier, Icelandair, is expanding its North American network with a new seasonal route to Montreal. The service will mark the airline’s first gateway in Quebec and its 16th destination in North America, linking Keflavik International Airport with Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. Starting May 19, 2016, Icelandair will operate four weekly non-stop flights between Reykjavik’s … Read more

Overlooking the Rhône River and within walking distance of Lake Geneva, the Jet d’Eau and St. Peter’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is a five-star hotel that blends contemporary Swiss hospitality with striking views of the Old Town and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. The hotel’s 178 rooms and suites are refined and contemporary, drawing design inspiration … Read more

When Detroit filed the nation’s largest municipal bankruptcy in 2013, many wondered if the city could recover. Once the wealthiest city per capita in the United States during the 1950s, Detroit had lost many jobs as the auto industry migrated to the suburbs, and its population fell from about 1.8 million at its peak to … Read more