Virgin Limited Edition has expanded its collection of exclusive holiday properties with the opening of Son Balagueret on the private, gated Son Bunyola Estate. The new villa joins Sa Terra Rotja and Sa Punta de S’Aguila on the 700-acre Son Bunyola Estate, which sits between Esporles and Banyalbufar on Mallorca’s northwest coast and is centered … Read more

Aer Lingus is equipping its fleet with mood lighting developed in collaboration with Cobalt Aerospace. To date, the airline has installed the system on 25 aircraft and plans to fit the remaining planes during routine maintenance checks. The LED lighting system offers customizable settings that align with the Aer Lingus brand, ranging from vibrant blue … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: We often arrive from the airport around 9:30 a.m. without expecting an early room, yet at the Grand our hopes were rewarded. Barely five minutes after stepping out of the taxi we were standing on our third-floor balcony overlooking Oslo’s broad, tree-lined Karl Johans Gate. The welcome was seamless and swift—no lengthy name searches … Read more

Jumeirah Hotels is honoring women with a special Ladies Stay offer at the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers, available through the end of March. Designed for groups of friends or those seeking a pampered getaway, the package centers on the Chopard Ladies Room: a luxurious, female-focused floor serviced by female staff and furnished with curated amenities … Read more

South African Airways Vacations has unveiled its 2015 Collection brochure, introducing a broader range of air-inclusive vacation packages across Southern and East Africa. The updated brochure highlights new offerings designed to appeal to families, groups, and travelers seeking both cultural and wildlife experiences. The 2015 Collection expands SAA Vacations’ portfolio with a new escorted group … Read more

Remember those New Year’s resolutions? Before the month is over, plan your ideal health and wellness getaway for 2016 — complete with a focused mindfulness element. Organized by Health & Fitness Travel, the following retreats around the world combine expert-led therapies, nutrition guidance and mind-body practices to help you reset and thrive. Ti Sana Insomnia … Read more

Located in Burbank, Calif., DeBell Golf Club is a narrow, demanding course that many players find intimidating enough to avoid. This is the home course of Vlad Valesco, a longtime supporter of Global Traveler, who invited me to share some trick shots as we navigated the original design by William Bell, William Johnson and Richard … Read more

INCHEON Incheon, often considered part of the greater Seoul metropolitan area, is a major city and destination in its own right. With over 2.7 million residents, it is South Korea’s third-largest city and a bustling industrial port on the Yellow Sea. The city appeals to visitors interested in business, architecture, art, culture, cuisine and nightlife. … Read more

JetSuite, a private jet charter operator, has expanded its Caribbean routes ahead of the holiday travel season. The carrier now offers nonstop service from the U.S. East Coast to several popular island destinations, including St. Maarten (SXM), Anguilla (AXA), and Turks and Caicos (PLS), along with flights to multiple locations in the Bahamas such as … Read more

Name: Joseph Nam (Jae Seob Nam) Title: Vice President and Director, Marketing and Sales Company, city: Hotel Lotte Co., Ltd.; Seoul, South Korea Number of employees: 4,103 Recent project: Launch of the new lifestyle/boutique hotel brand L7 in Seoul First job: Human Resources Associate at Lotte Hotels and Resorts Little-known fact about you: I enjoy … Read more