You probably know the name Cognac as a premium type of brandy, but the spirit takes its name from the town of Cognac in southwestern France. With roughly 19,000 residents, this historic town is an attractive destination year-round, whether you come for tastings, to explore the surrounding countryside, or both. The region is rich in … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will introduce the W brand to Israel in 2015 with the opening of W Tel Aviv – Jaffa and The Residences at W Tel Aviv – Jaffa. The hotel will occupy and restore a historic 19th-century heritage building in the revitalized, ancient port neighborhood of Jaffa. The property will … Read more

Human cultures across the globe have long looked to the night sky for meaning, navigation and inspiration. The star-filled heavens still captivate modern travelers, and Naya Traveler offers a curated stargazing itinerary that brings visitors to some of Latin America’s best dark-sky locations to experience the cosmos firsthand. © Courtesy of Naya Traveler Chile Chile’s … Read more

For a city as frequently visited as London, there’s never a shortage of attractive and practical places to stay for business or leisure. Here are several notable London hotel openings that arrived in early 2019, each offering distinct character, convenient locations and modern comforts. The Great Scotland Yard Hotel The Great Scotland Yard Hotel marks … Read more

The Mile High City may have begun as a gold rush and cattle hub, but Denver is now enjoying a new kind of boom. Tech companies are relocating here, celebrity chefs are opening ambitious restaurants, and a surge of housing, airport and transportation projects is reshaping the region. A vibrant arts scene, an established brewery … Read more

A haven for artists and art lovers, Santa Fe honors its signature blue-green gemstone in the exhibition Turquoise, Water, Sky: The Stone and its Meaning on display at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture through May 2016. Called “sky stone” in the Zuni language, turquoise has long been used in ceremonies, traded as a … Read more

A new garden lounge has opened in the heart of the iconic Corinthia Hotel London, offering an attractive al fresco setting for dining, small gatherings and late-night drinks throughout the summer. The outdoor space is decorated with handcrafted mosaics in gold, cream, red, terracotta and grey that adorn columns and plinths, created by French artist … Read more

Sicily has been producing wine for millennia and today boasts more vineyard acreage than any other region in Italy. Only recently, however, has the island started to gain widespread recognition for its high-quality table wines. While some notable bottles are made from international grape varieties, the most compelling wines come from ancient, indigenous grapes that … Read more

Business is thriving in Houston, Texas’ largest and most populous city. While the oil and gas sector remains a core economic engine, Houston has diversified into technology, healthcare, aerospace and numerous other industries. The city combines Southern hospitality with a cosmopolitan vibe and business-friendly policies, attracting entrepreneurs and corporations from across the globe; nearly 300 … Read more

In December 2015, several well-known London chefs predicted that 2016 would be the year American cuisine gained traction in the city. That forecast appears to be coming true: a growing number of American-style eateries have started attracting attention across London. But what does “American food” look like to people in England? Let’s take a closer … Read more