Four days into our weeklong voyage around the Galápagos Islands, my brother and I set foot on Bartolomé Island. Sally Lightfoot crabs, their shells glinting like red gems, dotted the dark volcanic rock while turquoise water framed the shoreline in vivid contrast. We followed a wooden boardwalk up to the island’s high point — 374 … Read more

Chuck Baraw made a thoughtful choice. As CEO and owner of Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, he traveled widely before incorporating a spa into the Vermont resort’s landscape. The result is a refined, unexpectedly world-class spa experience tucked into the quiet mountain village of Stowe. When Baraw and his team added the spa in 2003 … Read more

Air France has inaugurated a new route connecting Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), marking the airline’s fifth destination in Southeast Asia. The service operates three times weekly using Boeing 777-200 aircraft configured with 246 seats across four cabins: 4 first class seats, 48 business class seats, 24 premium economy … Read more

A recently introduced landmark has helped continue the revitalization of downtown Napa, making the area more appealing to both visitors and residents. First Street Napa is a large mixed-use development at the heart of downtown Napa. What once felt like a quick gas-station stop has become a true destination for shopping, dining and wine tasting, … Read more

Located on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Hotel Jardim Atlantic delivers a refined wellness stay rooted in local tradition. The property’s design and décor reflect feng shui principles, creating a calm, balanced atmosphere for guests. A standout feature is the Barefoot Path, a 2,600-foot reflexology trail intended to be walked without shoes. The path … Read more

I had a brief Heidi moment while taking in the sloping lawn along Mount Bürgenstock and the deep blue of Lake Lucerne. Above me, Hotel Villa Honegg is etched against the late-morning sky. Just below, a small herd of calm dairy cows grazes across the vibrant green hillside, their bells chiming in soft, rhythmic harmony … Read more

In Florence, Italy, the planned new international terminal at Amerigo Vespucci Airport will feature a 19-acre rooftop vineyard as part of a design by Rafael Viñoly Architects. Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region and situated in the heart of Italy’s wine country, inspired the terminal’s rooftop vineyard to reflect the area’s viticultural heritage. © … Read more

Windsor Court invites guests to celebrate the holidays in elegance with a range of festive offerings, including special holiday menus at the on-site Grill Room. Chef de Cuisine Daniel Causgrove has prepared four-course, fixed-price menus for Thanksgiving, Reveillon, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Continuing a 30-year tradition, Le Salon serves holiday tea from Thanksgiving … Read more

Last week Carnival Corporation announced it has signed a memorandum of agreement to build two new ships for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. The agreement, made with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A., will be finalized with contracts to be executed early this year. With these additions, Carnival Corporation now has 19 new vessels scheduled for … Read more

Killing Vincent cover © Edwind Kobobel This spring, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston will present “Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art,” a major retrospective that traces the artist’s development from early sketches to his most recognized paintings. The exhibition follows van Gogh’s late start in art—he began pursuing painting seriously at 27 … Read more