Rides and attractions on the Boardwalk may be closed until next May and summer crowds have long gone, but Ocean City, Maryland, remains an appealing coastal off-season escape. The Ashore Resort & Beach Club is a recent addition to the shoreline that lets you enjoy oceanfront scenery even as temperatures drop. The hotel, formerly the … Read more

Hotel Marcel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton is an adaptive reuse of the famed Bauhaus designer Marcel Breuer’s Brutalist landmark, the Pirelli Tire Building in New Haven, Connecticut. Carefully preserved as an example of Breuer’s work, the building has been transformed into the nation’s first Passive House and Net Zero certified hotel and is also … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: The hotel was easy to locate on Ocean Drive, in a prime South Beach spot with a large, visible sign. Upon arrival we were greeted by the valet and escorted inside by the doorman. He accompanied my colleague and me to the front desk with our luggage. The front desk staff were friendly and … Read more

As temperatures drop, fruity cocktails give way to richer, bolder drinks that showcase cognac. Originating in France in the 15th century as a brandy aperitif, cognac soon became a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Sazerac and the Sidecar. Today, inventive bartenders across the United States are exploring different expressions of the spirit and … Read more

Qatar Airways has rolled out enhanced high-speed WiFi across its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets. The carrier is the first in the MENA region to adopt Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband, delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for passengers. Onboard aircraft equipped with GX Aviation, passengers receive one hour of complimentary high-speed WiFi, with additional … Read more

The St. Regis Aruba Resort has opened in Noord, Aruba, bringing refined luxury to the island along with the first St. Regis casino and a rooftop dining destination. The new property blends Dutch-Caribbean influences with the timeless elegance of The St. Regis brand, drawing design cues from Aruba’s white-sand beaches and the iconic Casibari rock … Read more

On the Ground: At Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal 2 I found the Air Canada business-class check-in efficient. A large family ahead of me slowed that counter, but I was assisted in under five minutes. Although I had checked in online, I still collected my boarding passes at the desk. Security and exit formalities in China … Read more

Throughout Georgia, streets and squares honor Shota Rustaveli, the medieval poet who remains central to the nation’s cultural identity. Georgians take pride in a long history that includes founding Tbilisi in the sixth century and, more recently, reclaiming sovereignty from Soviet control. Renamed the Republic of Georgia in 1990, the country declared independence before the … Read more

As part of the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge’s commitment to showcase local culture—and following a $45 million transformation to create an authentic borough experience inside the hotel—the property has opened a holiday pop-up shop stocked with products made in Brooklyn. The hotel partnered with By Brooklyn, a well-known Brooklyn artisan hub, to … Read more

Beyond its world-class slopes, Zermatt, Switzerland, is a thriving culinary destination with an array of standout restaurants and bars. From a Champagne-focused cocktail lounge and a Michelin Green Star brasserie to the village’s first dedicated seafood restaurant, this guide highlights the best places to eat and drink while visiting Zermatt. Ristorante Capri Located on the … Read more