Tourist arrivals to Puerto Rico reached an all-time high in 2021, surpassing even the record-setting year of 2019. During a November visit, San Juan’s restaurants felt noticeably busier than usual, reflecting the island’s strong rebound. For Vianda’s chef Francis Guzman and his wife Amelia Dill, that renewed interest was welcome. The couple opened their modern … Read more

Looking for an artistic escape? Take Highway 264 across northern Arizona as it cuts through the Hopi Reservation from east to west. Along this scenic route are a dozen Hopi villages where galleries and shops display the work of traditional Hopi artists and artisans. The Hopi Arts Trail has been recognized by the Margaret A. … Read more

The city of Paris is widely regarded as the global capital of fine dining and luxury. Renowned for its haute cuisine, elegant hotels and high-end shopping, the French capital hosts some of the world’s most exclusive restaurants. Below is an updated overview of several of Paris’s most expensive and celebrated dining destinations—each known for exceptional … Read more

TAP Air Portugal is looking ahead in 2019 with an ambitious route expansion that builds on recent record years. The Portuguese flag carrier carried more than 14 million passengers in 2017 and was recognized as one of 2018’s fastest-growing airlines. At 73 years old, TAP is expanding service and modernizing its fleet to better serve … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: Arriving at Hotel Oderberger, I was immediately struck by its boutique charm — a grand, castle-like façade that blends seamlessly into the residential street. The lobby opens onto a breathtaking 65-foot indoor pool framed by Neo-Renaissance columns, a vaulted stone ceiling and tall church-like windows. Opposite the reception desk, a sweeping staircase ascends to … Read more

Castelfalfi, in Tuscany, Italy, is a luxury resort known for its spa, golf courses and vineyards, and while it caters to adults it also warmly welcomes families. Beyond the usual kids and teen clubs found at many 4- and 5-star family resorts, Castelfalfi offers a comprehensive, integrated program of adventures, classes and outdoor experiences that … Read more

Iceland has grown increasingly popular with travelers, and that surge in visitors is creating a tight squeeze for hotel rooms in the country’s most frequented areas. While accommodations in well-known hotspots are often fully booked, lodgings in less-visited regions frequently have availability. As a result, tour operators are expanding their searches beyond the usual tourist … Read more

The British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England has unveiled a new dining initiative: the Celebrity Chef Dinner Series. Launching with four special journeys beginning April 18, each trip will feature a bespoke menu created by some of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs, including Andrew Wong, Atul Kochhar, Phil Howard and Theo Randall. © … Read more

Hotel Casa del Mar celebrates exceptional female vintners from around the world with its Women in Wine series, honoring their craft, leadership and contributions to the wine industry. Launched on June 5 with an inaugural winemaker dinner featuring Heidi von der Mehden of Arrowood Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma Valley, the series continues through the … Read more

Mark Twain once observed, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” Today, Americans are embracing rosé Champagne in growing numbers. Last year the United States imported roughly 3 million bottles of rosé Champagne, lifting pink bubbly to 16.2 percent of all Champagne shipped to the country. That is a … Read more