Marriott’s Autograph Collection has opened a new luxury hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. Set on 26 acres in the South Bay, the property is conveniently close to Los Angeles International Airport and offers 393 guest rooms and suites, 112 of which feature private balconies. Dining is led by executive chef Octavio Sabado at Jute Coastal … Read more
The Caribbean has bounced back from a challenging weather season, and Antigua and Barbuda are hosting a lively calendar of festivals and events ideal for winter, spring, or summer visits. Sports, culture, food, and music fill the islands’ schedule, offering visitors a chance to enjoy local traditions and scenic settings. Cricket fans can catch world-class … Read more
For decades tourists largely avoided Belfast, deterred by the violent sectarian conflict known as the Troubles. From the late 1960s until a ceasefire in 1994, the city often felt like a war zone. In the 25 years since, Belfast has seen a remarkable transformation and is now a lively, welcoming destination. Significant investment from the … Read more
Get into the holiday spirit with the “All That Glitters” offer from Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. This seasonal package includes 30% off published room rates, a $50 dining credit for Culina, and an exclusive Barneys New York gift card for suite guests. Arrive in style for your shopping excursion with complimentary house … Read more
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: I arrived at JFK for Global Traveler’s Wines on the Wing event this spring, marking my first trip to New York in a decade. My shuttle dropped me at the Park Terrace Hotel, located beside Bryant Park in Midtown. Although my room wasn’t ready immediately, front desk staff Arlette and Giovanni kindly accepted my … Read more
The Cave Suite Terrace Perched above the vivid blue waters that surround the legendary Greek island of Santorini, the award-winning Iconic Santorini Hotel offers an elegant, Atlantis-inspired retreat. Set on a dramatic cliffside roughly 1,000 feet above an ancient volcanic caldera, the property provides striking views and distinctive accommodations designed for comfort and relaxation. The … Read more
Guests of Mandarin Oriental properties worldwide can now share personal photos and notes about their favorite hotel experiences on Fans of MO, a new social platform from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Visitors to the site can explore curated guest stories presented as collages of images and selected user posts that are regularly updated. Fans of … Read more
Guerlain and Orient Express announce a new collaboration for 2026, bringing an exclusive Guerlain Spa to guests aboard Orient Express Sailing Yachts. The partnership unites two storied French maisons to deliver a refined wellness experience at sea. In June 2026, the Orient Express Corinthian — the world’s largest sailing yacht — will introduce the Guerlain … Read more
President Donald Trump reversed the Obama-era approach to U.S. travel to Cuba, imposing strict limits that effectively ended most independent travel by Americans to the island. His administration’s rules also barred U.S. citizens from staying at or doing business with a list of hotels and restaurants identified as having connections to the Cuban military. Those … Read more
Where is Zamoskvorechye in relation to the Kremlin—the point from which Moscow’s directions traditionally radiate? The answer is in the name: Za-moskva-rechye, meaning “across the Moskva River.” Crossing the bridge from Red Square to the opposite bank, you might not immediately realize you have entered one of Moscow’s oldest districts. Zamoskvorechye was first settled in … Read more