Being stuck in the middle seat on an airplane usually means limited movement, cramped legroom and a constant battle for the armrest. But Lufthansa is reimagining that expectation: in the airline’s new business class, the middle seat could become the most coveted spot. When Lufthansa introduces its Boeing 777-9 in 2020 — the world’s largest … Read more

On Friday, April 12, the Purple Parrot Cafe will host its Ninth Annual Wine Festival at the historic Hattiesburg Train Depot. The event attracts winemakers and industry professionals from across the globe, including representatives from California’s Fiddlehead Cellars, Chile’s Aresti Winery, Germany’s Dr. Hermann Wines, Spain’s Celler Malondro, and New Zealand’s Isabel Estate. The venue … Read more

Baby, it’s still cold outside — and in many parts of the country, spring skiing delivers some of the best snow of the season. Improve your technique with lessons at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, or join a specialty clinic or a three- to five-day Mahre Training Center Ski Camp before tackling the … Read more

Laurens Zieren takes a moment away from his demanding role as general manager of the New York Hilton Midtown. On a crisp autumn day he chooses to sit in the newly renovated lobby lounge, settling into a plush sofa to observe the steady flow of guests. “I love watching the movie unfold,” says Zieren, who … Read more

Las Vegas offers a wide range of pool experiences, from high-energy dayclubs with DJs and bottle service to serene, resort-style retreats for those seeking relaxation. Whether you want a lively party atmosphere or a peaceful cabana by the water, the city’s pools deliver a variety of options for soaking up the sun and enjoying food … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: After a full day of meetings in Dubai, we drove to Abu Dhabi to complete our journey in the U.A.E. I had stayed at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers twice before, once during the hotel’s opening month, and each visit confirmed the property’s friendly service and continuous updates to meet guest expectations. On arrival my … Read more

IN THE DAYTIME, ALENTEJO’S visitors explore a lush countryside dotted with vineyards, cork oaks and fairytale-like churches. At night many travelers stay in a castle or one of the Pousadas de Portugal, where the experience feels royal without a royal price. Most tourists in Portugal concentrate on Lisbon, the Algarve or the Douro wine region, … Read more

We may not have the “beam-me-up, Scotty” teleportation Gene Roddenberry imagined when he created Star Trek in the 1960s, but modern travel is closer to science fiction than many realize. Some innovations that feel routine today were once the stuff of speculation. As Global Traveler enters its ninth year of publication, it’s worth looking back … Read more

If you’ve overlooked New Mexico as a destination for wine and food, it’s time to reconsider. The Mesilla Valley has produced wine grapes for more than 400 years, and today visitors can explore a growing culinary and viticulture scene that blends history, local ingredients, and modern winemaking. “Visitors from across the globe travel to Las … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: The Sheraton Macao Hotel is enormous — the largest hotel in Macau — and forms part of a three-hotel complex on the Cotai Strip, connected to The Conrad and Holiday Inn. With nearly 4,000 guestrooms, an extensive retail area and a busy casino, the property constantly hums with activity. I checked in on the … Read more