On the wide Mediterranean, the Balearic Island of Ibiza is home to ME Ibiza, a stylish lifestyle hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World. Set on a tranquil bay near Santa Eulalia, the hotel provides 205 well-appointed rooms, including 29 ME+ contemporary suites, and a curated selection of luxury experiences designed for discerning … Read more

Half-timbered houses cluster around old churches with needle-thin spires. Grassy paths lead into dense pine forests, and jagged, sheer-sided mountains frame peaceful Alpine meadows. Welcome to the Dolomites — a UNESCO World Heritage region of 18 peaks rising above 10,000 feet in the northern Italian Alps. In summer, high meadows are carpeted with wildflowers while … Read more

Renovations to the public spaces and tower rooms at the New York Palace are nearing completion, with work expected to finish in June. Known for its crystal chandeliers and marble columns, this elegant mansion-turned-hotel was originally the private residence of railroad magnate Henry Villard. Facing Madison Avenue and centered around an Italian-style courtyard and topiary … Read more

In 2000, National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner set out to answer a compelling question: why do certain communities produce so many centenarians? Collaborating with scientists across disciplines—from epidemiology to anthropology—he identified five regions, known as Blue Zones, where people consistently live longer, healthier, and more engaged lives. Researchers studying these areas found that everyday habits—diet, … Read more

ALENTEJO FANS OUT EAST OF LISBON, an enormous arc of land covering nearly one-third of Portugal yet holding barely 7 percent of the country’s people. What it lacks in population, it more than makes up for in its wines and vineyards, its cheeses, hams, sausages, cork oak trees and the wheat that makes its memorable … Read more

Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates experienced a record influx of international visitors in 2018. That year, Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 10 million international visitors, continuing strong growth that began in 2016. Between 2016 and 2018 the emirate saw hotel guest numbers rise by 13.62 percent, reflecting a sustained upward trend. Growth was … Read more

A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and its contracted ground staff after she says she was dropped while being assisted out of a wheelchair during boarding. Largo resident Erica Fulton was traveling through Houston, Texas, last September with a first-class ticket that included priority boarding and extra space. Fulton, who uses … Read more

Beyond ocean and river voyages there is a third form of maritime travel: lake cruising. The Great Lakes of North America offer the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth for that experience. Bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and eight U.S. states from Minnesota to New York, the interconnected system of five enormous, land-encased lakes holds … Read more

W Hotels has opened its first property in Costa Rica: W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal. Located within a 2,300-acre nature reserve, the resort is designed for adventurous travelers and places surf breaks, horseback trails, ATV routes, catamaran departures, snorkeling spots and diverse nature experiences all within easy reach. “The land of ‘pura vida’ is … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I traveled to Atlanta with GT publisher and CEO Francis X. Gallagher for business meetings, and the hotel lobby was lively when we arrived. The check-in process was quick despite a short line. The front desk attendant looked up my loyalty program details and added them to my reservation, then wrote her first name … Read more