CHENGDU, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, is enjoying a period of rapid growth and international attention. The city is expanding as both a business and leisure destination; a second international airport is under construction and, when completed, is expected to rank among China’s largest airports. Chengdu’s rise reflects a combination of strategic investment and … Read more
Arrival/Check-In: Stepping into the lobby immediately tells you you’re in South Beach. Guests in crisp white attire, lounge seating, and expansive windows create a bright, relaxed atmosphere with views out to Collins Avenue. The front desk staff greeted me warmly, issued my room key without delay, and arranged for my suitcase to be taken up … Read more
Guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation at North Carolina’s premier Umstead Hotel and Spa can now enjoy a refreshed spa menu at The Umstead Spa, with treatments focused on whole-body benefits and seasonal inspiration. The updated spa menu highlights five autumn-inspired services designed to soothe, restore, and hydrate: The Piedmont Experience — A circulation-focused treatment that … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii Island this year, there’s much to celebrate. The oceanside Mauna Kea Golf Course on the dramatic Kohala Coast—ranked among the top 100 courses in the United States—turns 50. Designed by legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1964, the course recently received updates from his son, … Read more
Sireeampan Boutique Resort & Spa, an intimate 11-suite luxury property in the heart of Chiang Mai, is welcoming guests in time for the Chinese New Year. Styled to evoke an 18th-century Thai royal manor, Sireeampan blends traditional Siamese hospitality with contemporary comforts to deliver a highly personalized stay. The resort’s architecture and interiors reflect the … Read more
To support a record-setting summer travel season, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is rolling out a range of customer-focused programs and amenities as it prepares to serve more than 18 million travelers. “With 2015 shaping up to be our busiest summer ever, it is essential that we deliver the dependable, customer-focused travel experience people expect at … Read more
Arrival/Check-In: After finishing meetings, I arrived at the hotel in the evening with dinner plans an hour away. The check-in line moved quickly — only about 15 minutes — which put my mind at ease. Washington Park Hotel consists of five buildings, so I followed the property map to the Taft Building, changed quickly and … Read more
British Airways recently celebrated a customer who covered an extraordinary 18,479 miles in under a week. Adam Rowland, a 30-year-old online marketing manager from Epping, England, completed 12 flights in five days to earn a British Airways Gold card. Rowland documented the marathon trip on his personal blog. James Hiller, Executive Club manager at British … Read more
Seattle-based MIR Corporation has specialized in Russian tours for decades and now offers a luxurious 12-day journey aboard the private train Arctic Explorer. Part of the Golden Eagle fleet of luxury trains, the Arctic Explorer departs from St. Petersburg after a relaxed exploration of the city’s highlights, including St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Nevsky Prospekt. An … Read more
Swiss-Belhotel International will open a new luxury property in Surabaya later this year, bringing upscale hospitality to the heart of Indonesia’s second-largest city. Located on the upper floors of the Ciputra World Surabaya Mall, the 212-room Ciputra World Surabaya is designed to offer a full range of premium amenities for both business and leisure travelers. … Read more
