San Francisco has played a major role in shaping music and culture, producing iconic sounds and influential artists across genres. If you’re planning a visit, it helps to be familiar with the city’s musical heritage—both classic anthems and lesser-known tracks that capture the spirit of the Bay. Below is a concise guide to San Francisco–inspired … Read more

In celebration of its 250th anniversary next year and in honor of the United States’ birthday month, The Omni Homestead Resort is celebrating with a special “1766” promotion. Established in 1766, a decade before the American Revolution, the Omni Homestead is one of America’s oldest resorts and has welcomed guests with renowned hospitality and Southern … Read more

Last month a Vistara flight was forced to turn back after a passenger insisted on smoking aboard, causing a three-hour delay. According to the New Indian Express, the aircraft was preparing to depart Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata when the incident took place. Airline staff … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: How many guests can claim they stayed in the same building where Queen Elizabeth II learned to skate at age seven? I can. I spent several nights at Grosvenor House on Park Lane, a historic hotel that originally housed an ice rink in its basement for its first five years. The rink closed in … Read more

The sea is the central attraction for the 6th Annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival on Hawai’i Island. Under the theme See Sea, Feel Sea, the festival features more than 60 Hawaiian and international films screening through January 8. Venues include the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic … Read more

The W Boston has unveiled a full redesign of its welcome area and suites, drawing inspiration from the city’s storied history of rebellion. While Boston is often associated with its academic institutions and historic landmarks, the hotel highlights a grittier, more provocative side rooted in both intellectual and insurgent traditions. The redesigned spaces pay tribute … Read more

Starwood is expanding its presence in Africa with a new Sheraton hotel in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, scheduled to open in 2018. Sheraton Kigali will mark the brand’s 50th property on the continent as Starwood pursues aggressive growth across Africa, planning to increase its portfolio by more than 30 percent with roughly 15 new hotels over … Read more

Emirates has confirmed it will unveil a new first-class suite at the Dubai Airshow in November. The new product, which debuts on the airline’s latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will feature a 1-1-1 configuration with six total suites in the cabin. This is a change from the current 777 first-class layout, which uses a 1-2-1 configuration … Read more

Gustav Klimt, Kneeling Semi-Nude © W&K, Vienna Shepherd W&K Galleries, the New York outpost of W&K Wienerroither & Kohlbacher, presents a focused look at Gustav Klimt’s graphic work in the exhibition “Gustav Klimt – Drawings.” Widely recognized as a founder of the Vienna Secession and one of Austria’s most influential painters, Klimt left a lasting … Read more

London-based architectural firm Foster + Partners has unveiled the design for TEMPO Hotel and Residences, a new development planned for the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Sitting above Praia Brava, a popular surf beach framed by dramatic mountains, the project is being developed by MUZE real estate development group, whose goal is to create … Read more