This winter, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy, invites guests to “Let the Wonder Begin” with an elegant season of festive experiences. The hotel’s gardens and pathways are lined with thousands of tiny lights, while seasonal scents and classic melodies fill the air. In the lobby, a towering Christmas tree sparkles with carefully chosen … Read more

Hotels and resorts worldwide are increasingly offering elevated fitness amenities that go well beyond a typical hotel gym. Stay at one of these properties to maintain your routine, try new workouts, and reach your fitness goals while traveling. Bellyard In Atlanta, Georgia, this boutique hotel focuses on tailored wellness services. Guests can request in-room IV … Read more

Delta Air Lines now offers all in-flight entertainment at no extra cost. The airline says it is the first U.S. carrier to provide complimentary access to its full onboard entertainment system for every passenger on most aircraft. The complimentary service applies to Delta Studio, the carrier’s digital entertainment platform. Delta Studio is available for streaming … Read more

PHOTO: © SONOS SONOS ROAM The Sonos Roam is a compact, portable speaker designed for life on the move. Weighing under a pound, it delivers surprisingly full, detailed sound for its size and pairs seamlessly with other Sonos speakers to expand your home system. The battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous playback, and … Read more

The Carlton Hotel has stood witness to over a century of New York history. Recently, the hotel introduced three new specialty suites designed by W+CO that transport guests to iconic eras of the city while delivering modern luxury and thoughtful detail. The Broadway Diva Suite channels the glamour of Broadway’s Golden Age. Inspired by a … Read more

Barbados is an island that effortlessly captures the imagination. Famous for its powdery white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, vibrant culture and relaxed island pace, Barbados also boasts a remarkable culinary scene — more than 400 restaurants and eateries earn it the reputation as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Rum enthusiasts will appreciate that Barbados … Read more

I quickly realized Macau is a place where everything is larger than life when I discovered my “boutique” hotel, the Mandarin Oriental, Macau, had 213 rooms. Compared with many island resorts that contain thousands of rooms, 213 feels intimate — and for me it was a welcome refuge. With so many sights to explore, people … Read more

The travel industry’s leaders gathered once again at The Peninsula Beverly Hills to celebrate Global Traveler’s 2016 GT Tested Reader Survey awards. The evening honored Wines on the Wing winners, Airline and Hotel of the Year, Hall of Fame inductees and Quint Status recipients. The 2016 event marked the 13th year of these prestigious awards … Read more

Qatar Airways added its first Airbus A380 to the fleet this week, taking delivery of the aircraft at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. At the delivery event, Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways, described the occasion as the culmination of more than a decade of planning. “We are delighted to introduce … Read more

Ready to escape to Norway? Nestled on the canals of Oslo’s lively Tjuvholmen arts district, The Thief hotel offers an ideal base for exploring Norway’s capital. The hotel’s contemporary interiors reflect the talent of leading Norwegian and international designers—Anne Haavind, StokkeAustad, Antonio Citterio, Bruno Rainaldi and Tom Dixon—while all 118 rooms and suites showcase original … Read more