When it comes to identifying the very best, there are many ways to measure excellence. Competitions take different forms, but at Global Traveler we turn to the people who matter most: our readers. Each year, Global Traveler runs the GT Tested Reader Survey and celebrates winners at an awards gala. In its 15th year, the … Read more

In no other city are spirits and cocktails so deeply entwined as in New Orleans. Here you can sip a Vieux Carré, named for the French Quarter, at the revolving Carousel Bar where it was invented, or watch the lengthy hand-shaking that creates the silky emulsification and moussy foam of the Ramos Gin Fizz, an … Read more

It’s not even peak leaf-peeping season, but winter will arrive before you know it. Start planning your winter ski trip now with Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, set in the Coastal Mountain Range of British Columbia. New this season, the A‑Star Elite package offers a dedicated A‑Star B2 helicopter, a private pilot, a private chef and luxurious … Read more

The brainchild of Paul Rodriguez and Javier Alarcon, Kanzen Design is a by-appointment or walk-in design showroom in downtown Quito that highlights high-quality, Ecuadorian-made products. The space displays a curated mix of textiles, ceramics, lighting, sculptures, paintings, framed photography, woven baskets, and furniture including office desks, dining tables and chairs. © Joanna Tricorache New pieces … Read more

Aeroflot has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321. Named “S. Diaghilev” in honor of Sergey Pavlovich Diaghilev, the plane features a two-class layout and seats 170 passengers. Operating from its Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) hub, the Russian flag carrier now serves more than 120 domestic and international destinations worldwide with … Read more

Mainland China’s first W Hotel, W Guangzhou, has teamed up with Private Flight, a specialist supplier of on-board food and beverages for private aircraft, to provide five-star meals for guests arriving or departing by private jet. Since its opening in June, W Guangzhou has become a stylish destination, showcasing venues, restaurants and signature events that … Read more

Book your stay at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa on St. Lucia by Aug. 31 for travel before Sept. 30 and take advantage of the Sweet Days in Paradise special. This limited-time package celebrates St. Lucia’s Chocolate Heritage Month and includes a five-night stay in a Sunset Oceanview Junior Suite featuring a private balcony, Jacuzzi, … Read more

Gourmet dining, excellent wines, luxurious accommodations, dramatic mountain vistas and well-cared-for horses combine at 4UR Ranch in Creede, Colorado for a memorable Western escape. Located on historic grounds and centered around natural thermal springs, the ranch offers guest lodgings that blend comfort and rustic charm, opportunities to explore the landscape on horseback, and quiet porches … Read more

Since 1985 the European Union has been naming a European Capital of Culture for a full calendar year, during which the chosen city hosts a rich programme of cultural events emphasizing a pan‑European perspective.   Holding the title of European Capital of Culture can bring substantial cultural, social and economic advantages. It often sparks urban … Read more

The Elbe River flows through the center of Dresden, serving both commercial shipping and picturesque river cruises. In 2006, UNESCO designated a 12-mile stretch of the Dresden Elbe Valley as a World Heritage Site, a decision that was warmly welcomed by local cultural and tourism officials who had long sought international recognition. That celebration was … Read more