Steeped in history, Dublin began as a ninth-century Viking settlement and today combines a lively pub culture, a celebrated literary heritage and a modern, cosmopolitan population of just over 1.2 million. In recent decades the city has become the European base for major tech firms such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Airbnb, Twitter and LinkedIn. … Read more

Consider Unter den Linden a symbol of the city. Named for the linden trees that once lined its broad, elegant avenues, this grand, centuries-old boulevard in Mitte—the heart of historic Berlin—lost its trees and much of its former splendor by the end of World War II. In 1961 it was cut off behind the Berlin … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open a new Westin property in Spain early next year, located in the highly desirable Marbella market. The Westin La Quinta Golf & Spa Resort marks the return of the Westin brand to the scenic Andalusian resort area of Benahavis and will be the third Westin in Spain. Situated less … Read more

Malaysia Airlines has reclassified its first-class cabins and will now market them as a premium business offering. There are no changes to the physical seats, cabin layout or onboard services. Effective Dec. 12, the airline’s first-class sections on its Airbus A350-900 and A380-800 aircraft will be renamed Business Suite. These seats are deployed on routes … Read more

Meliá Hotels International, headquartered in Spain, operates 350 hotels across 40 countries and only recently opened its first U.S. property: INNSIDE New York Nomad, which debuted in March. The hotel occupies 20 floors and offers 300 guestrooms in a bright, open design palette of earth tones and neutrals. Amenities include a wellness suite, two meeting … Read more

When most travelers think of jet lag they picture the groggy, disoriented feeling that follows a long flight. That happens because our circadian rhythm — the internal clock that governs sleep, alertness, digestion and other daily functions — has been disrupted by crossing time zones. Instead of waiting until you land to address jet lag, … Read more

Adventurous travelers can explore the wilds of British Columbia with Dan Austin, founder of Austin Adventures, on a special Chilko Experience running Sept. 21–25. Timed to coincide with peak grizzly bear viewing season, the trip offers exceptional opportunities to observe bears as they gather along the Chilko River to feed on salmon before winter. These … Read more

As of Nov. 1, MiM Hotels will join The Meliá Collection. The boutique-luxury MiM portfolio comprises six distinctive properties across Andorra and Spain, in Sitges, Sotogrande, Mallorca, Ibiza and Baqueira Beret. Each property was developed in collaboration with global football icon Leo Messi and presents a refined, design-forward hospitality approach. MiM Andorra © Melia Hotels … Read more

Nearly everyone has heard of the Seychelles, but many people are unsure where these islands lie. They are not south of France or in the Caribbean. The Republic of Seychelles sits about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, roughly seven degrees south of the equator in the Indian Ocean. From the United States … Read more

Aeromexico is expanding its Canadian network with a new route to Vancouver. Beginning Dec. 5, the airline will offer daily nonstop service between Mexico City International Airport and Vancouver International Airport. Flights will be operated with 124-seat Boeing 737 aircraft, including 12 Clase Premier seats in Aeromexico’s business-class cabin. Vancouver becomes Aeromexico’s third destination in … Read more