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

The 10th annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival launches on Nov. 18, kicking off a week of culinary classes, wine-tasting seminars, and signature chef dinners. The week culminates with the Grand Tasting Event, which showcases more than 70 of San Diego’s leading chefs and restaurants alongside over 170 wineries, breweries, and spirit producers. … Read more

Plan a rejuvenating solo escape at the adults-only Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This luxury boutique resort provides a calm, polished atmosphere with a wide range of activities and relaxation options tailored to solo travelers seeking both cultural experiences and quiet downtime. © Courtesy of Velas Resorts At the resort, join a variety of … Read more

Considered one of the world’s most luxurious passenger trains, South Africa’s Blue Train covers a 990-mile route between Pretoria and Cape Town, offering en suite accommodations that include full-sized bathtubs. For all 2014 departures, guests who book an overnight journey in either direction receive a complimentary hotel night at the start or end of their … Read more