Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand from the Virgin Group, is planning a new property in Dallas’ Design District. Scheduled to open in 2018, Virgin Hotels Dallas will sit at the center of a neighborhood known for world-class furniture showrooms, contemporary art galleries, museums, antique dealers, and a growing roster of distinctive restaurants and boutiques. … Read more

Just in time for spring, the luxury Italian resort Borgo Egnazia on the Adriatic Coast introduces a new wellness program that blends the resort’s renowned spa offerings with fresh, health-focused cuisine to encourage balanced, sustainable choices. The FU’RE program—named for the Apulian dialect word meaning “outside”—is a six-day fitness retreat rooted in Borgo Egnazia’s award-winning … Read more

THE FIRST FULL MOON bathes Taiwan in a soft, silvery light, and the island—often called Formosa, or “beautiful island”—takes on a distinctly different mood. The frenetic energy of high-speed trains, bustling night markets and gleaming skyscrapers slows down as communities prepare for the annual Lantern Festival. Travelers from mainland China and around the world gather … Read more

The antidote to ice and snow? Surfing in Costa Rica. No need to worry if “hang ten” sounds unfamiliar—Surf Simply’s professional team will guide you from your first paddle out to confident wave riding, whatever your experience level. Their all-inclusive one- and two-week surf camps take place in tropical Nosara and are led by six … Read more

In Israel’s Golan Heights, winemaking is a longstanding tradition. The region’s cool, high-altitude climate and volcanic basalt soils create an excellent terroir that yields expressive, full-flavored wines. At the Golan Heights Winery, skilled vintners manage 28 distinct vineyards across 1,500 acres, producing fully kosher wines that reflect the unique characteristics of each site. Since releasing … Read more

Sea Pines Resort, home of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, will reopen on Sept. 22 and unveil upgrades to Heron Point by Pete Dye. Heron Point, which was ranked No. 11 in GOLF Magazine’s 2014 list of “Best Courses Near You” in golf-rich South Carolina, has seen a series of … Read more

Cunard, renowned for luxury ocean travel, impeccable service, fine dining and world-class entertainment, recently unveiled the remastered Queen Mary 2 with a grand arrival in Quebec. The ship greeted Daphnie, the city’s well-known canine ambassador from the iconic Le Château Frontenac, as part of the celebrations surrounding the vessel’s $132 million redesign. The updated Queen … Read more

Transportation/Pick-up: The Thrifty shuttle arrived just as I exited LAX, and I was quickly on my way to the Century City lot. At the Blue Chip counter I picked up a Mercedes CLK from Thrifty’s Beyond Luxury collection — a perfect test drive since I had been considering leasing one. Soon I was out of … Read more

Aer Lingus offers a smart, convenient way to travel between the United States, Ireland and the rest of Europe. Passengers benefit from direct flights from Boston, Chicago, New York, Orlando and San Francisco to Dublin, short connection times through Dublin Airport’s modern Terminal 2, and U.S. Customs and Border Preclearance in Ireland so you arrive … Read more

Learn to find direction and balance while relaxing at Beach House Turks & Caicos. Starting in April, the intimate 21-suite property introduces a series of six-day Breakthrough Retreats designed to refresh both body and mind. Each retreat includes daily morning yoga and Spirit Enlightening seminars that focus on practical themes such as How to Get … Read more