The inevitable has finally occurred: Alaska Airlines, which acquired Virgin America for $2.6 billion in April 2016, has announced it will retire the Virgin America brand in 2019. As a result, Virgin America will cease to exist as a separate brand. Going forward, the Alaska name and logo will be used exclusively. However, Alaska Airlines … Read more

Celebrating 175 of the U.K.’s finest contemporary designers and luxury brands, Walpole British Luxury presents Crafted: Makers of the Exceptional. Running from April 3–5, the exhibition brings together iconic names from British design and craftsmanship, including Alexander McQueen, Theo Fennell, Wedgwood and Mulberry, among others. The showcase highlights both established houses and emerging makers. Visitors … Read more

REFLECTIONS OF FLICKERING lights on the sparkling River Seine, glowing sidewalks lit by 19th-century street lamps, and the romantic peal of Notre-Dame’s bells from the central Île de la Cité: it’s easy to see why Paris is known as the City of Lights, especially after dark. The challenge on any evening in the French capital … Read more

Need some desk-side inspiration? Love Bottles are refillable glass water bottles made in the United States from 30 percent recycled, eco-friendly glass. They feature food-grade silicone seals, stainless-steel wire closures and handcrafted ceramic stoppers. Inspired by the research and photography of Masaru Emoto—whose experiments suggested that water can form different crystal patterns in response to … Read more

Iberia introduced a premium-economy cabin on select routes beginning May 1. The new offering provides travelers a comfortable step up from standard economy on flights between Madrid (MAD) and Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK), and Bogotá (BOG). Service to Mexico will follow in June, while Miami (MIA) and Boston (BOS) routes will add the cabin … Read more

Opened in April 2024, Santo Mine is a luxury resort located in the picturesque village of Oia on the island of Santoríni, surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Pnoé Spa, housed within the property, provides a tranquil retreat with treatments and panoramic views ideal for enjoying Santoríni’s famed sunsets. The Santo Collection, … Read more

Charter carrier Havana Air has announced it will introduce an online booking system starting Jan. 1, 2017, for direct flights between the United States and Cuba. The new system will allow travelers to book flights directly through the airline’s website, simplifying the reservation process for both individual travelers and travel agents. The move follows recent … Read more

Earlier this year, travel agent Deb Krebs stood atop the Swiss Alps and checked in with her office. “I still don’t get good cell phone service at home,” says Krebs, who lives in rural Pennsylvania. “But there I was at 15,000 feet, reading my email and using my BlackBerry. I was extremely surprised.” The days … Read more

A new report from Oliver Wyman analyzes co-branded travel credit cards and compares their performance to bank-issued cards. While 80 percent of consumers believe co-branded cards provide superior rewards and perks—such as free hotel nights, airline miles and other travel bonuses—many cardholders remain dissatisfied. About 40 percent of consumers switch cards at least every two … Read more

Lindblad Expeditions will offset 100 percent of emissions from its 13 ships, all land-based operations, employee travel and two offices beginning this year. The initiative is carried out in partnership with South Pole, a developer of international emission reduction projects. Lindblad Expeditions has assembled a portfolio of six carbon-reduction investments that focus on renewable energy, … Read more