BREAK OUT THE CRYSTAL — it’s time to celebrate. In 2018 we mark the 15th anniversary of the GT Tested Reader Survey awards, and this year’s winners gleam like rare gemstones. Read on as we reveal the brightest names and products in travel from our 15th annual survey. The traditional gift for a 15th anniversary … Read more

KLM has launched a new route between Amsterdam (AMS) and Las Vegas (LAS), increasing the airline’s network in North America to 18 destinations. The service began June 6, 2019, operating twice weekly and scheduled to increase to three weekly flights beginning July 2, 2019. The outbound flight, KL0635, departs Amsterdam Schiphol at 12:30 p.m. on … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota invites guests to celebrate the holiday season with a curated lineup of festive activities and seasonal offerings designed for families, couples and solo travelers. At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota, guests can relax with holiday-inspired treatments available through Dec. 31. The spa’s seasonal menu includes indulgent options such as the Wintergreen Wonder manicure … Read more

Hints of European architecture shape the soon-to-open Hotel Bennett in Charleston, South Carolina. Situated at the corner of King Street and the historic Marion Square, the property combines classic charm with modern luxury, offering dog-friendly rooms, a refined rooftop terrace and a range of upscale amenities. The hotel features 179 guestrooms and suites, each furnished … Read more

LOT Polish Airlines is preparing a significant expansion now that its restructuring plan has concluded. The carrier plans to increase frequencies to North America and add several new long-haul and regional routes. For the next winter season, LOT will expand its U.S. footprint with additional flights to New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD). The airline … Read more

Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc, part of R Collection Hotels, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 600 hotels, resorts, residences and unique collections across 80 countries. Its L.V.X. Collection highlights exceptional urban and destination properties that deliver memorable experiences through refined … Read more

The Orange County Museum of Art has opened a temporary residency while its permanent building is completed, with the new facility scheduled to open in 2021. The museum’s temporary space at South Coast Plaza Village launched with a presentation featuring six artists active across the Pacific Rim. The opening exhibitions run through March 17, and … Read more

United Airlines is partnering with the TSA to modernize airport security at several major hubs. The program introduces automated security lanes, new and permanent TSA PreCheck enrollment centers, and redesigned checkpoints to streamline the customer experience. “We are working every day with the TSA to develop and launch innovative ways to improve the airport experience … Read more

Stand on the shores of Sydney Harbour and gaze across at two of the city’s most iconic sights — the steel sweep of the Harbour Bridge and the billowing white sails of the Sydney Opera House — and you’ll understand why this city is so irresistible. Bathed in frequent sunshine and framed by an active … Read more

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” Susan Sokol Blosser said — and that statement comes after a lifetime of difficult choices. In the early 1970s, Susan Sokol and her first husband, Bill Blosser, founded Sokol Blosser Winery in Oregon at a time when the state’s wine industry was barely established. Over … Read more