Small Luxury Hotels of the World has expanded its global collection with the addition of 11 distinctive properties, bringing the total number of member hotels to more than 520 across more than 70 countries. This growing portfolio reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to curating independent, characterful hotels that range from contemporary city boltholes to historic … Read more

With the World Cup now underway, global attention has turned to Qatar as fans everywhere hope their teams prevail. Even fellow professionals tune in to support teammates and friends, including FC Dallas midfielder Sebastian Lletget. Alongside his recent partnership with Scotch whisky brand Old Parr, Lletget sees the World Cup and holiday season as the … Read more

The glittering green pines and a burst of jasmine-scented air around the lake nearly made me forget the growing ache in my legs as the promised one-hour hike stretched into its third. My hips reminded me I was no longer in my twenties, yet none of it mattered. The view during our guided walk through … Read more

Qantas achieved a global milestone last month when it operated the first commercial flight designed to generate zero onboard waste. The airline had previously pledged to reduce 75 percent of its onboard waste by the end of 2021 and to eliminate 100 million single-use plastic items by the end of 2020. On flight QF739 from … Read more

Belfast’s history is rich and varied: it’s the birthplace of C. S. Lewis and Van Morrison, the city where the Titanic was built, and the scene of The Troubles, the late 20th-century conflict that profoundly shaped the region. Over the past decade Belfast has reinvented itself as a cosmopolitan, lively destination, blending Victorian architecture with … Read more

ZERO-EMISSION, electrically powered commercial aircraft remain largely conceptual, but sustainability is already reshaping how people travel. From airports and airlines to hotels and resorts, environmental responsibility has moved from a novelty to a business imperative, cutting costs and appealing to increasingly eco-aware travelers. “The aviation industry is leading this effort for the built environment,” says … Read more

The European country of Slovenia has once again achieved notable recognition in the world of gastronomy. The Michelin Guide for Slovenia this year lists 63 restaurants, four more than last year. Hiša Franko, led by Chef Ana Roš, remains a three‑star establishment and retains its Green Star, placing it among the roughly 145 three‑star restaurants … Read more

The health benefits of listening to music are well established, and combining therapeutic touch with soothing live music is a natural complement. Music can help ease depression, reduce stress and anxiety, and encourage the release of endorphins that promote wellbeing. At the spa of Zurich’s Dolder Grand, two new symphonic therapies have been introduced: Violin … Read more

Baggage fees frustrate many travelers who may pay $25 or more to check a bag, and the annoyance grows when those bags fail to appear on the carousel at baggage claim. The White House has proposed new rules that would require airlines to refund checked-baggage fees when luggage is “substantially delayed.” The proposal does not … Read more

Marriott is introducing a fresh perspective on the guest experience by offering GoPro HERO4 cameras at 17 resorts and hotels across the Caribbean and Latin America. This limited program lets guests borrow a GoPro HERO4 to capture their activities and share high-quality photos and videos of their stay. “We live in a digital and social … Read more