Hilton has announced the opening of Conrad Chongqing, located in the Nan’an District and close to several natural attractions. The hotel occupies the Jiafa Cross-Border Trade Center and was designed by Hong Kong–based Cheng Chung Design, which drew inspiration from Chongqing’s dramatic mountainous skyline and surrounding natural landscape. © Conrad Chongqing Alan Watts, president of … Read more
Independent business and leisure travelers increasingly seek authentic local experiences—immersing themselves in culture, shopping, accommodations and amenities. To meet this demand, THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection, a leading Korean luxury boutique hotel, has introduced the “Delight Seoul” package, designed to showcase the best of the city while offering refined in‑hotel comforts. The Delight Seoul package … Read more
Ghost trees, mirrored sheets of ice and bright yellow monkey flowers — these extraordinary winter sights are real, and Yellowstone National Park is one of the best places to witness them. In the park’s geothermal areas, steaming hydrothermal mist freezes on branches and trunks, creating ghostly rime-coated trees. Near hot springs, hardy monkey flowers can … Read more
Guests at Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar San Diego can now experience the property’s new surf-inspired Skyline Collection. The renovation adds 50 stylish guestrooms, suites and penthouses across floors 16–20, each designed with California-inspired touches such as surfboard-themed headboards, coastal artwork, marine-colored tie-dyed fabrics and unique sconces that echo motorcycle taillight styling. Many rooms offer sweeping views … Read more
Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, Wisconsin, about 40 miles north of Milwaukee, presents Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design, an exhibition that explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative approach to chair and furniture design. Placed within the broader context of design history and American modernism, the exhibition emphasizes Wright’s idea that furniture should be … Read more
Alongside the Eiffel Tower, the cancan, fine gastronomy and the city’s timeless charm, Paris also stands out as a major center for business. Already one of the world’s top tourist destinations, attracting some 45 million visitors annually, Paris hosts the headquarters of many multinational corporations, including 37 Fortune 500 firms. In addition to landmarks such … Read more
Luxury travel network and trend forecaster Virtuoso analyzed more than $40.7 billion in travel transactions to identify the hottest destinations for fall and holiday travel. Several countries showed strong year-over-year booking increases among U.S. travelers, revealing where demand is rising for the season. Does your fall travel plan appear here? © Laura Facchini – Dreamstime.com … Read more
The famed Newt in Somerset estate invites guests to experience its newest accommodation on the 1,000-acre property: the Gate Lodge. This two-bedroom cottage echoes the refined charm of the 17th-century manor house. Originally the gatehouse to Hadspen House, the restored lodge now offers a peaceful country sanctuary for visitors. © The Newt in Somerset The … Read more
From January 16–21, celebrity fitness trainer and nutrition expert Adam Rosante will host the Living Well retreat at Curtain Bluff on the island of Antigua. Set on the island’s southern coast, the resort sits on 20 acres of manicured grounds and offers two expansive beaches. Guests attending the program will be welcomed with a cocktail … Read more
Spring and summer are ideal seasons to visit Napa Valley. Just an hour north of San Francisco, this celebrated wine country offers memorable experiences: world-class wine, outstanding dining, relaxation and outdoor activities. Whether you seek leisurely tasting room visits or active adventures, Napa delivers. Stretching roughly thirty miles long and five miles wide, Napa Valley … Read more