This isn’t an ordinary Southern back porch with rocking chairs. At Southall Farm & Inn, I step out beneath an overhang that evokes a vintage barn while sporting contemporary flair. A row of sofa-like loungers lines a pool that runs the length of the sitting porch—a true “soaking” porch. It contains a curated mineral bath, … Read more

Pousada Vento Vinte sits on Emboaca Beach in northeast Brazil, roughly two hours from Fortaleza and Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport. This intimate, family-run pousada offers distinctive architecture and about 367 feet of Atlantic beachfront. To the south a state highway provides easy access, while to the north protected dunes preserve the natural landscape … Read more

Delta Vacations is expanding its Barbados offerings to complement Delta Air Lines’ service to the island by adding several new hotels that are now available for booking. “These recent additions cover a range of preferences from family-friendly resorts to adults-only luxury properties,” said John Caldwell, president of MLT Vacations. “Coupled with Delta’s twice-weekly flights from … Read more

Every great grape has a homeland — a country or region where it naturally reaches its best expression. Pinot Noir achieves its pinnacle in Burgundy. Nebbiolo comes into its own in Piedmont. Riesling finds its ideal climate and character in Germany. Germany’s cool northern climate favors white grape varieties, so roughly two-thirds of its wine … Read more

Virgin America will launch new nonstop service from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) and Maui (OGG) later this year, with introductory one-way fares starting at $199. Flights to Honolulu begin on Nov. 2, while the Maui route starts on Dec. 3. Passengers who book through Virgin America’s “Now Serving Paradise” nationwide fare sale will … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived at the Hôtel Mont Gabriel in the afternoon for a one-night stay. The road up to the hotel is steep and winding, so we initially missed the turn and had to backtrack. Tucked into the Laurentian Mountains, the property still felt welcoming. The lobby blends rustic charm with understated luxury, and I … Read more

OFTEN, AFTER I’VE PRESENTED a wine tasting to people relatively new to wine, they are eager to ask questions: “How do I know I’ll like a wine?” “What’s an interesting wine?” “What’s a wine that tastes good and won’t cost too much?” “What would you drink with spaghetti? With salad?” And always, “What’s a good … Read more

As many readers know, the U.S. federal government closed for 35 days earlier this year, and at the time of writing another shutdown was possible. That shutdown left the IRS short-staffed. Although many IRS employees were ordered back to work and were promised back pay, a number continued to miss shifts or delay returning, citing … Read more

Artist Jeff de Boer first met Calgary mayor Dave Bronconnier at the unveiling of his kaleidoscopic metallic sculpture Light, the Universe and Everything, installed outside Calgary’s Hotel Arts. The piece brought wider recognition to De Boer, whose work had already appeared at Alberta Children’s Hospital and Calgary International Airport. “I told [the mayor] that hotels … Read more

Discover the advantages of remote work by taking your office to Encore Resort at Reunion in Florida — a comfortable and convenient “home away from home” for professionals and families alike. Remote work offers unexpected flexibility and productivity, and Encore Resort at Reunion enhances those benefits with spacious private vacation homes and resort amenities designed … Read more