Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) is introducing SPG Mobile Check-In for members at 22 hotels across the United States, with plans to expand availability through the SPG mobile app and complete a global rollout by the end of 2017. Marriott initially introduced mobile check-in, mobile check-out and room-ready alerts in 2013. Those features are now available … Read more
© Zanatany Concepts Zanatany Concepts The Biscotty Tote Bag is a resort-ready essential for anyone who likes to bring everything to the beach or pool. This extra-large raffia bucket silhouette easily fits towels, books and coverups, and it’s roomy enough to carry a family’s gear for an afternoon outing. Braided shoulder straps make carrying comfortable … Read more
One of nature’s most spectacular displays occurs each autumn in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This year, the Farmers’ Almanac, which has tracked fall color since 1818, forecasts that peak foliage in the region will remain brilliant through mid-October. © The Glen House Vivid shades of orange, red and gold are best appreciated from … Read more
Lovely Montreal, recently designated a UNESCO City of Design, celebrated its 375th anniversary in 2017 with a rich program of cultural events and public art. One highlight was The Walk of the Giants, a tailor-made anniversary production featuring the colossal marionettes of the Royal de Luxe street theatre company. The anniversary also saw the premiere … Read more
Arrival/Check-In: The Trump International Hotel & Tower is impossible to miss — the second-tallest building in Chicago dominates the skyline. The 92-story tower houses residences and a luxury hotel on floors 14–27. We arrived on a snowy Saturday afternoon and experienced a swift, efficient check-in. Shortly after, staff escorted us to a deluxe guestroom on … Read more
When a train pulls away from the station or a plane begins its ascent, it’s natural to want to relax with a book or simply rest. Travel, however, can be a productive window if you plan for it. Below are practical ways to make the most of your time in transit without sacrificing comfort. First, … Read more
HOP ON A BIKE (rentals cost under $5 a day at the station) to explore Lisbon’s former fishing village of Cascais. Easy access to bikes is one of the eco-friendly features that helped this lively seaside town win the European Union’s QualityCoast Gold award in 2016, recognizing it as one of Europe’s most sustainable coastal … Read more
A recent AskReddit poll asked the people who know airports best — pilots and flight attendants — to name the airports they love and those they avoid. The thread prompted a wide-ranging discussion about what makes an airport great: convenience, comfort, efficiency and reliable operations. At the top of many lists was Singapore Changi Airport. … Read more
When it comes to beer, brewers in The Czech Republic take their craft seriously. At Pivovarský dvůr Zvíkov (Brewery Zvíkov), located about an hour from Prague in the village of Zvíkov, co-owners Josef Valenta and Michal Voldrich follow centuries-old brewing traditions linked to the nearby Zvíkov Castle. They combine malt, hops and water with careful … Read more
If you’re reading this, you’re likely already experienced with international travel: 99 percent of Global Traveler readers hold a valid passport and 43 percent have taken nine or more international trips in the past three years. According to the report Future Traveller Tribes 2030, commissioned by Amadeus and produced by The Future Foundation, more than … Read more