First came the dark, then the sharp, mineral scent as I stepped into a structure carved into a halite (rock salt) hill. Located about two hours north of Bogotá near the village of Zipaquirá, the Catedral de Sal is built within the tunnels of an old salt mine. Nearly 13 million visitors have passed through, … Read more

British Airways will introduce its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the London (LHR) to Chennai (MAA) route this summer and will increase frequency from six flights a week to daily service. The Dreamliner on this route will offer 35 business class seats, 25 premium economy seats and 154 economy seats. BA already uses the 787 on … Read more

Last week, Alaska Airlines finalized its $2.6 billion acquisition of Virgin America, following approval from the Department of Justice. Including Virgin America’s debt and aircraft operating leases, the transaction’s total estimated value is about $4 billion. Alaska Airlines said it will continue to operate the Virgin America fleet under its current name and product for … Read more

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has opened its first European resort in Portugal’s UNESCO-listed Douro Valley. Set across 20 acres, Six Senses Douro Valley features 57 accommodations, including superior, deluxe and river rooms, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and villas designed to blend contemporary comfort with local character. Leading the culinary program … Read more

Mallorca has long drawn artists and creative minds from around the world. Composers, writers, painters and architects have lived, worked and found inspiration here; their legacy remains visible in galleries, museums, studios and the landscapes that influenced their work. Near Palma, the studio of Joan Miró preserves the artist’s working environment and displays a broad … Read more

Arrival/Check-in: The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome occupies a former bank building on Rue de la Paix, a short walk from Place Vendôme, the Opéra Garnier and the fashionable boutiques of Faubourg Saint‑Honoré. Unlike Paris’s historic grand hotels with their fin-de-siècle ornamentation, the Park Hyatt offers a warm, contemporary elegance. The design highlights golden limestone, mahogany with … Read more

According to a new survey by Booking.com, food is becoming an increasingly important part of travel plans for the year ahead. The study, which gathered responses from 19,000 travelers across 26 countries, found that 41 percent of respondents plan to add new food and drink destinations to their itineraries in 2018, up from 29 percent … Read more

Airlines have come under scrutiny lately for how they treat passengers, especially after a widely reported incident aboard an overbooked United Airlines flight last month. Not every carrier is facing criticism, however. Southwest Airlines recently earned top marks for customer satisfaction in a study published by personal finance site WalletHub. The WalletHub survey evaluated 12 … Read more

VIKING LONGSHIP IN BUDAPEST © VIKING RIVER CRUISES The image above captures a Viking longship docked in Budapest, a striking example of modern river cruising meeting historic European waterways. Viking River Cruises has become synonymous with comfortable, scenic journeys that highlight cultural landmarks along rivers like the Danube. In cities such as Budapest, these ships … Read more

Sireeampan Boutique Resort & Spa, an intimate 11-suite luxury retreat in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand, is presenting a Songkran Splash Sale. Timed for Thailand’s New Year celebration (April 13–15) and valid throughout April, the promotion includes a 15% early-booking discount on standard leisure rates and a complimentary spa treatment from the newly introduced … Read more