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

Arrival/Check-In: Our flight landed at Montego Bay Airport, where The Caves’ driver met us and offered a refreshing beverage for the hour-and-a-half coastal drive to Negril’s cliffs. The private entrance is easy to miss, and once inside the small gate a sense of calm settled over us. We were greeted with a welcome drink and … Read more

Surrounded by native gardens and stands of gum trees, Emu Walk Apartments provide a comfortable self-catering base close to Australia’s iconic Ayers Rock (Uluru). Part of Ayers Rock Resort, the property comprises 63 apartments, each featuring a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and interiors that reflect the local sense of place with Indigenous artwork, … Read more

Longing for a traditional Norwegian holiday experience? Havila Voyages invites you aboard to explore the magnificent Norwegian fjords while enjoying iconic winter activities such as reindeer encounters, Northern Lights viewings, snowmobiling and more. Along the journey, visit Norway’s version of a traditional Christmas market. In Trondheim, passengers can stroll through a winter cityscape, admire landmarks … Read more

Delta Air Lines is equipping its flight attendants with a new Guest Service Tool on their handheld phablet devices to deliver more personalized service and improve the travel experience for the airline’s 170 million global customers. The Guest Service Tool is the latest in a series of technology upgrades and will give Delta’s more than … Read more

GRAPE HARVEST © IGOR MOJZES | DREAMSTIME.COM The grape harvest is an annual ritual that marks the transition from summer to autumn in vineyards around the world. It brings together growers, pickers and winemakers for a concentrated period of work and celebration, focused on capturing grapes at their peak ripeness. Timing, weather and careful handling … Read more

It turns out I’ve been liming most of my life — I just didn’t realize the term until I arrived on Saint Vincent. Liming means idling in a public place, lingering without agenda, and that relaxed art is central to life on this Caribbean island. Once you embrace liming, you saunter rather than walk, seek … Read more

For the 11th consecutive year, South African Airways has been awarded a 4-star rating by Skytrax, the independent global airline rating organization. This respected recognition highlights SAA’s consistent quality in both onboard service and ground operations. “Accolades and rankings such as this one from Skytrax reconfirm that our dedication and focus on strategic objectives to … Read more