New Orleans’ Garden District has welcomed two distinctive boutique hotels that capture the city’s culinary charm, musical heritage and warm hospitality. The Garden District Hotel, which opened in June 2025, and The Blackbird Hotel, which launched in late 2024, each offer a fresh interpretation of boutique lodging while staying true to the city’s historic character. … Read more

Several airlines have adjusted their schedules and aircraft deployments because of ongoing issues with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Airlines are taking a variety of measures to maintain services while engineering teams carry out inspections, repairs and preventive work. Virgin Atlantic temporarily returned an Airbus A340-600 to its roster to cover … Read more

There is an elephant in the room. Well, not an elephant so much as a portly gentleman in a sharp suit and sunglasses, dancing as if he’s riding an imaginary horse. Gangnam is not Seoul’s largest district—it ranks third in size. It is not the most populated (about half a million residents, placing it fourth), … Read more

Instantly recognizable for its iconic Treasury façade carved into Petra’s towering rock walls, Jordan is rich with cultural and historical treasures. From ancient artifacts to contemporary art, the country’s museums offer visitors diverse insights into its heritage, traditions, and artistic achievements. Below are some of the most notable museums to explore when visiting Jordan: The … Read more

With 220 guestrooms, suites and residences set on a scenic slope overlooking Park City, Utah, Montage Deer Valley is an ideal winter retreat. Boasting ski-in, ski-out access, the state’s largest spa and five dining venues — including a pub with a bowling alley — this luxury resort invites guests to experience the snow-coated Wasatch Mountains. … Read more

Set to open in 2026, Rosewood San Francisco will be the final skyscraper developed in downtown for the foreseeable future. The planned 800-foot-tall building will combine a luxury hotel, residences, offices and rental spaces. This will be Rosewood’s third California property, joining Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park and Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito. Located … Read more

Italy’s soccer clubs rank among the world’s best, and their fans proudly wear team colors everywhere. While many visitors come to Italy for sightseeing, attending a live match is one of the most thrilling cultural experiences available. To enjoy the game and the atmosphere, follow these practical tips. Choose your match carefully. Consider the level … Read more

In times of budget cuts and fiscal restraint, planners and politicians should ask a simple question: why build an expensive bridge when a pole will do? Traditionally, the bridge-versus-pole choice was limited to one low-lying corner of Europe, but elsewhere the standard responses to a water barrier have rarely included poles. The Netherlands, however, has … Read more

Hong Kong is a city of striking contrasts where gleaming skyscrapers with Michelin-starred restaurants overlook bustling curry stalls and seafood shacks. Luxury hotels like The Peninsula sit just blocks from the densely packed Chungking Mansion, and the streets often hum with a multilingual chorus of voices—Nigerian, Bangladeshi and mainland Chinese among them—each part of the … Read more

LUZON MAY BE DOMINATED by the bustling capital, Manila, but another gem on the island chain deserves attention: Vigan. This well-preserved town, the Philippines’ only UNESCO World Heritage site, sits roughly 250 miles north along Luzon’s west coast, facing the South China Sea. Wandering its cobblestone streets and admiring the unique Philippine-Oriental-Spanish architectural fusion reveals … Read more