I counted blacktip sharks as they glided past our small dive group, moving through their midmorning routines about 100 feet below the surface in the crystalline waters of Fakarava’s South Pass. At seventy sharks, I was only about two-thirds of the way across the wall of animals that flowed continuously by our dive team. What … Read more

Delta Vacations now offers travelers the ability to book vacation packages to popular destinations in Colombia, adding specials to Bogotá, Cartagena and Medellín. Vacation packages to Bogotá are available for immediate booking and travel. Packages to Cartagena and Medellín can be booked now for travel beginning Dec. 19. Customers of Delta Vacations, the official vacation … Read more

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, in 2015, coinciding with the inaugural European Games. The new property will offer 149 guestrooms and suites, 45 furnished apartments and 80 residences. Guests will find a lobby bar and lounge, an all-day dining restaurant, a top-floor restaurant and bar … Read more

Celebrate the season at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco with the hotel’s Sip and Stay package and a lineup of festive activities. Discover the Sip and Stay offer, which includes a superior guest room, two Bubbles Collection wine flights at the JCB Tasting Lounge, and a welcome amenity. Guests can also enjoy seasonal menus crafted by … Read more

Last summer, Arthur and Diane Riegal were on a family camping trip in southern France near the village of Salon-de-Provence. Late one night, while the Riegals and their two teenage daughters slept in the back of a rented motor home, someone broke into the front of the vehicle and stole the family’s security pack containing … Read more

Norwegian has introduced a new in-flight entertainment option that lets passengers stream movies and TV shows during their flight. The service is available on the airline’s fleet of 60 WiFi-enabled aircraft and provides a selection of around 40 films and roughly 130 television episodes that can be viewed on tablets, smartphones and laptops. Passengers access … Read more

BERLIN Berlin is a city of striking contrasts. It blends rich history and vibrant cultural life with bold modern architecture. Remnants of the Berlin Wall and memorials recall darker chapters of the past, while a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere defines the present. Located on the River Spree in the heart of Europe, the German capital has … Read more

It’s official: The Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose in the Côte d’Azur — just five minutes from Saint-Tropez — has joined the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. Independently owned and designed with Florentine influences, the hotel delivers attentive service and refined comforts across its intimate grounds. The property features around 40 well-appointed guestrooms, most … Read more

Name: Jamie Rhee Title: Commissioner Company, city: Chicago Department of Aviation; Chicago, Illinois Number of employees: 1,400 Recent project: O’Hare International Airport is continually evolving to better serve travelers. Recent milestones include opening a Multi-Modal Facility that centralizes all rental car operations for the first time and expanding economy parking capacity. We also unveiled a … Read more

SLS is preparing to open its first all-inclusive resort, SLS Playa Mujeres, on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Opening Nov. 15, the resort invites guests to enjoy an all-inclusive escape with world-class dining, three outdoor pools, a private beach and marina, a dedicated kids’ zone, plus curated entertainment and wellness offerings. © SLS Playa Mujeres Set along … Read more