Hilton has announced an expanded commitment to hire 20,000 veterans, military spouses and caregivers by 2020, building on the 10,000 hires made between 2013 and 2016. This initiative is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to support those who have served and their families. Hilton joins other hospitality employers such as Hyatt and InterContinental Hotels … Read more

As a country, Brazil holds an enduring sense of wonder, in part because of its vast territory and the wide variety of cultures and landscapes it contains. From the depths of the Amazon rainforest to sprawling megacities, this South American nation offers dramatic contrasts. The descendants of Portuguese colonizers and enslaved Africans were joined by … Read more

Hospitality brand TAFER Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion of its Mexico and Caribbean portfolio through a new partnership with Diamante Cabo San Lucas, a luxury resort community in Baja California. As part of the collaboration, TAFER will develop and operate two luxury resorts and residential property collections inside Diamante Cabo San Lucas. The … Read more

For early explorers, the uncharted areas on their incomplete maps were often marked with a stark warning: “Here Be Dragons.” Modern tourists rarely face such fears, but when you hike into the densely forested interior of Tioman Island, those ominous words can feel surprisingly apt. Occasionally you will hear the undergrowth crash as something large … Read more

Newly opened in Los Angeles, Florence by the Water at Hotel Figueroa offers refined Mediterranean cuisine as the historic hotel marks a century of service. Housed within the hotel’s distinctive 1920s architecture, the restaurant enhances the property’s long-standing appeal. Florence by the Water is the latest collaboration from Francesco Zimone and Executive Chef Giuseppe Gentile, … Read more

With an exterior evoking an iced snowflake and an interior rich with whimsical, carefully considered details—flower-festooned chandeliers, stone floors and vivid splashes of color—Hotel Giardino Mountain in St. Moritz radiates a warm, inviting atmosphere in every season. This intimate five-star boutique hotel combines personalized, attentive service with high-end amenities, including access to a fleet of … Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Los Angeles office has introduced a new program for travelers waiting to visit: Buy Now, Stay Later: Thailand. The initiative arrives as Thailand’s restrictions on international tourism remain in place and offers a way for visitors to plan ahead and save toward future trips. Buy Now, Stay Later allows travelers … Read more

The verdant hills, rice terraces and serene temples have long drawn visitors to Bali, where incense scents the air and raindrops on city sidewalks feel almost sacred. In recent years many travelers have decided to stay, settling in the expat-focused center of Ubud. Once Bali’s spiritual heart, central Ubud has shifted: trendy cafés with chill … Read more

To celebrate Finger Lakes Wine Month, Mirbeau Inn & Spa in the storybook village of Skaneateles, New York, presents a seasonal Wine Tour package. This offer pairs a two-night stay at the Monet-inspired retreat with a full-day guided wine tour, spa treatments inspired by regional vinotherapy, and thoughtfully prepared meals. This curated package for two … Read more

Helsinki’s Senate Square has hosted New Year’s Eve celebrations since 1932. This year’s December 31 festivities will continue the long tradition with live music, a lively atmosphere and an impressive fireworks display. On the small island of Uunisaari, easily reached from the city center via a pontoon bridge, a series of holiday events offers something … Read more