This February, Istanbul’s historic Old Town welcomed Sanasaryan Han, a newly opened luxury hotel set within a beautifully restored 19th-century Neoclassical building. Located just steps from iconic sights such as the Spice Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, the hotel pays careful respect to its past, showcasing a thoughtfully curated collection … Read more

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched two new wellness programs designed to improve sleep quality and support a natural body detox. Both experiences are delivered by the resort’s Anantara Spa team and combine consultations with wellness experts, therapists and nutritionists to address issues such as digestive imbalances and insomnia. © Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas … Read more

Qatar Airways has announced an expansion of its route network with a new service between Doha (DOH) and Larnaca (LCA), Cyprus, scheduled to begin next year. The airline will operate four weekly flights on the route starting April 29, 2014, using Airbus A320 aircraft configured with 12 business-class seats and 132 economy seats. This Larnaca … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of its first property in Liverpool: a 116-room Aloft hotel planned to open in 2014. The new Aloft Liverpool will occupy the renovated Grade II-listed Royal Insurance Building in the city’s heritage quarter and will include a lounge, a signature bar and a fitness center. Located in … Read more

World-renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has partnered with The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to open the first Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Florida. Launched in early summer 2024, the center offers training camps, private lessons, leagues and tennis retreats designed to provide a premium on-court experience for players of all levels. “Tennis is such an integral part … Read more

With a rich cultural legacy and a vibrant art scene, Vienna is home to museums that illuminate the city’s architectural achievements, musical heritage, military past and natural history. Below are some notable institutions worth visiting. Art Opened in 1891 near the Imperial Palace to display the Habsburgs’ collection, the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien houses masterpieces such … Read more

When most people think of a cruise vacation, images of tropical beaches, clear blue water and endless piña coladas often come to mind. A new offering from Crystal Cruises reimagines that idea by combining leisurely travel with in-depth historical exploration. Beginning Oct. 25, the line will operate a 14-day voyage between New York and Fort … Read more

Led by knowledgeable concierge guides, the new Argentina For Extreme Foodies journey from Explorateur Journeys blends a thoughtfully planned route with Argentina’s finest culinary experiences. The adventure begins in Buenos Aires, where guests join a local chef for a market-shopping excursion, followed by a hands-on cooking class in which they prepare empanadas, roasted rib eye … Read more

On any summer weekend in Warsaw it often feels as if much of Poland’s young entrepreneurial class pours onto Nowy Świat, Trzech Krzyży Square and Krakowskie Przedmieście to celebrate life — with good vodka, vibrant music and lively private parties that stretch late into the night. When my son Aaron and I wandered through Warsaw’s … Read more

It’s officially the month to celebrate chocolate, and Denver’s Museum of Nature & Science presents Chocolate: The Exhibition (Feb. 12–May 8), a rich look at the history, culture and science of cacao. Tracing chocolate’s journey from rainforest staple to luxury commodity, the exhibition explores how cacao was cultivated by indigenous peoples, how Aztecs used cacao … Read more