WELCOME TO OUR SUPER SWEET 16! This year we celebrate the 16th anniversary of the GT Tested Reader Survey awards with a grand salute to the travel industry’s top performers. Our readers—experienced, frequent, and discerning travelers—voted across airlines, airports, hotels, loyalty programs, credit cards and more. Below we unveil the winners of our 2019 survey … Read more

airberlin, together with the Polarflug team from Deutsche Polarflug, will operate a special sightseeing flight over the North Pole in spring 2015. The one-off charter departs from Düsseldorf (DUS) on April 25, 2015, using an Airbus A330-200 for a round trip that highlights the Arctic’s most remote and impressive landscapes. The itinerary will take passengers … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: L’Ermitage is a discreet hideaway tucked just off Burton Way in Beverly Hills, easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Formerly owned by the Raffles Group, the property has been managed by the Viceroy Hotel Group since 2010. Plans to rebrand it as the Viceroy Beverly Hills have not yet come to … Read more

After a record-setting year for leisure travel in 2016, overall vacation spending is expected to be essentially flat in 2017. The 2017 Portrait of American Travelers study, now in its 27th year, examines more than 2,000 variables and is based on responses from 3,000 U.S. adults who took at least one overnight trip of 75 … Read more

It’s as American as apple pie and as varied as the states that jealously guard their versions. Chili is an iconic comfort food, and Benchmark Resorts & Hotels highlights this beloved dish throughout October in honor of National Chili Month, offering recipes that reflect the distinct flavors of each property’s region. Chili’s roots trace back … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton is preparing to launch its own luxury cruise line, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, combining the intimacy of private yachting with the amenities and service of a five-star hotel. The first of three identical 298-passenger yachts is scheduled to begin service on February 1, 2020, departing Fort Lauderdale just ahead of Super Bowl LIV … Read more

At once salty and sweet, simple and sophisticated, Bangkok’s contrasts blend like the flavors of a traditional pad thai. Time‑locked temples sit beside ultramodern megamalls; long‑tailed boats glide past congested roads along a network of canals; and Michelin‑level chefs prepare gourmet plates while street vendors sell deliciously cheap bites. Often called the City of Angels … Read more

As destinations around the world reopen, travelers are returning to the experiences we’ve missed most. Over the next several weeks we’ll highlight places welcoming visitors again with the hashtag #WelcomeBacktoTravel. Begin a visual journey with us through Bozeman, Montana—a gateway to big-sky scenery, outdoor adventure and vibrant local culture. The East Gallatin River forms east … Read more

It’s a question I’ve been asked throughout my career as a travel writer: “What’s your favorite hotel?” After years of searching, I finally have a clear answer. Tucked inside a three-story Dutch colonial building within the walls of Galle Fort in southern Sri Lanka, it sits without a conspicuous sign or a flashy facade. Most … Read more

Korea is full of nightlife options for anyone looking to drink, dance, sing karaoke and enjoy live music. In Seoul, the party picks up around 10 p.m. and often runs into the early morning, peaking between about 1–4 a.m. The city’s club life is centered on two main districts: Hongdae and Gangnam. Hongdae, near Hongik … Read more