Geneva offers just a tantalizing preview of the landscapes that fringe Lake Geneva, the broad crescent of water that forms part of the border between Switzerland and France. Board one of the frequent lake steamers for an unforgettable tour of soaring mountains, terraced vineyards, photogenic stone villages, elegant Belle Époque hotels, and a famous lakeside … Read more

On Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, the verdant islet of Sveti Stefan sits across a sparkling bay from Villa Miločer, a stone mansion set on an expansive oceanfront estate that once served as the summer residence of Queen Marija Karađorđević. Together with the villa and its newly built freestanding Aman Spa, the islet and its centuries-old fortified … Read more

Last month President Obama designated three new national monuments in Southern California, protecting 1.8 million acres of desert and nearly doubling the total acreage he conserved during his presidency. The new protected areas are the Mojave Trails National Monument, Castle Mountains National Monument and Sand to Snow National Monument. The White House described the designations … Read more

Raffles Hotels & Resorts expands its global portfolio with three new properties opening in 2024. The latest additions—located on Sentosa Island in Singapore, in Jaipur, India, and at Al Areen in Bahrain—join recent Raffles launches in Boston, Doha and London. Raffles Al Arren Palace Bahrain © Raffles Hotels & Resorts Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain … Read more

Tokyo ranks among the world’s finest bar cities, offering a spectrum of experiences from the intimate, themed izakayas of Golden Gai in Shinjuku to specialized saké and whisky bars, artistically designed lounges and sleek hotel bars. Perched on the 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, The Bar presents a refined cocktail program that highlights Japanese … Read more

My husband and I recently traveled to London, our first long trip since the pandemic. We stayed more than a week and tried to pack in as much sightseeing as possible. To balance our busy schedule, we booked a couple’s massage at The Lanesborough Club & Spa about halfway through our visit to ensure some … Read more

The Caledonia Golf and Fish Club is a favorite among golfers who visit the Myrtle Beach area and consistently ranks at the top of my group’s list. Built on land that once was a Southern rice plantation, the course retains an authentic Old South atmosphere. A tree-lined driveway of live oaks draped in Spanish moss … Read more

Hone your spellcasting and potion-making skills at the Wizardry School in Manchester, England, on Feb. 23. The event takes place at The Monastery, a striking heritage building that was once named among the world’s 100 most endangered sites. The full-day program will accommodate 250 students — Muggles welcome — as The Monastery is temporarily reimagined … Read more

Emirates has introduced a laptop and tablet handling service for passengers flying to the United States in response to the new TSA restrictions. U.S.-bound travelers transiting through Dubai will be allowed to use their larger electronic devices during the first leg of their journey and while at Dubai International Airport, then hand them over at … Read more

Summer is a busy season for air travel, and delays can be just as significant as those experienced in winter. A recent analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation on-time arrival data over the past decade highlights which airports perform best and worst during the summer months. The study from Milecards.com examined arrival records from 2007 … Read more