ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: After a short taxi ride from the airport, we arrived at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines and completed a quick, efficient check-in. We were escorted to Suite 3102, one of the resort’s Lone Star Suites. Since we were meeting family later for drinks and dinner, it was nice to settle into the room and relax … Read more

PHOTO: © W HOTELS WORLDWIDE Chef Aaron Foster has built a career using culinary skills as a passport to explore the world. He has lived, worked and traveled internationally learning regional techniques, traditions and flavors. Today he serves as executive chef at W Nashville, where he oversees several dining concepts, including The Dutch and Carne … Read more

Tickets are now on sale for the 30th annual Ojai Studio Artist Tour, taking place October 12 and 13. Art enthusiasts follow a self-drive route to visit working studios, meet member artists, view works-in-progress, learn about artistic techniques and tools, and tour each artist’s creative space. The Ojai artist group includes more than 60 artists … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: From the moment I entered the lobby of Hôtel Norman in Paris, it was clear the experience had been carefully curated. Situated steps from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, the hotel strikes a refined balance between understated luxury and welcoming hospitality. Check-in was seamless. Margo greeted me with a warm smile, offered … Read more

For many, Yellowstone National Park still conjures nostalgic images, but the park’s historic Lake Yellowstone Hotel has been transformed by an extensive renovation that blends modern comfort with preserved character. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, the hotel operator, invested $10 million in a two-phase restoration of the 122-year-old property, with the first phase now complete. Throughout … Read more

Experience refined comfort at the VipWing in Munich Airport. Spanning more than 5,000 square feet, the VipWing delivers premium services and amenities in a tranquil, exclusive setting. Guests benefit from private lounges and suites, a dedicated beer garden, and complimentary chauffeured transfers between the lounge and aircraft. Your luxury experience begins on arrival with a … Read more

In late February, the United States saw the first hospital-based rapid test for the Zika virus become available. Developed through the L.E. and Virginia Simmons Collaborative in Virus Detection and Surveillance—a program focused on accelerating virus detection in large metropolitan regions—the test resulted from a joint effort between Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Methodist Hospital. … Read more

Turkish Airlines has expanded its global network this month by adding six new destinations. The airline now serves Marseille, France (MRS); Constanta, Romania (CND); Tallinn, Estonia (TLL); Vilnius, Lithuania (VNO); and Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia (ELQ), further strengthening its connections from Istanbul (IST). In France, Turkish Airlines complements its existing Paris (CDG), Lyon (LYS), Nice (NCE) … Read more

American Express has announced enhancements to its Gold Card, introducing expanded travel benefits and improved everyday rewards for cardmembers. The refreshed Gold Card now offers expanded access to The Hotel Collection, a signature program from American Express Travel. The collection exceeds 1,000 properties worldwide and this year added more than 300 new hotels across 50 … Read more

Princess Cruises has introduced the Princess Luxury Bed to deliver a superior night’s sleep at sea. The new bed features a plush two-inch pillow top layered over a nine-inch, single-sided medium-firm mattress engineered with individually wrapped coils to minimize partner disturbance. The sleep system is finished with a European-style duvet and Jacquard-woven cotton linens for … Read more