CORNWALL’S EMERGENCE as a tourist destination shifted the focus from its past in tin and copper mining to its beguiling coastline, fresh seafood scene and varied entertainment options. While England’s southwesternmost county is all paintbox harbors and charming villages by day, many of those same places reveal a different, more atmospheric side at night that’s … Read more

High in the sky, airlines increasingly compete for the loyalty of premium passengers by offering more than punctuality and safety. A growing strategy is to deliver memorable culinary experiences—meals crafted by talented chefs and paired with carefully chosen wines—that reflect a strong sense of place. While it’s unlikely anyone thinks lobster belongs at 30,000 feet, … Read more

Wilderness Safaris is a leading ecotourism and conservation company offering immersive wildlife experiences across Africa. Its collection of camps has been deliberately developed to include both WiFi-enabled locations and fully off-grid retreats. This approach lets guests choose whether they want to stay connected and share their journey online or intentionally unplug to enjoy undisturbed time … Read more

The Bohoho, a stylish boutique property in Camps Bay, South Africa, sits about 4.5 miles south of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront—one of the city’s most visited districts for dining, public art, hotels, the ferry to Robben Island and the acclaimed Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. © The Bohoho / Wesley Gerber Following the scenic … Read more

Arrayed like a blue oasis on the shores of the Dead Sea, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea sits amid Jordan’s desert landscape, near the ancient ruins of Petra. The hotel’s Ishtar Spa by Resense offers a luxurious range of facilities designed for deep relaxation and wellness. The Ishtar Baths include extensive hydro features with … Read more

Straddling roughly 62 square miles of mountainous terrain in the Upper Rhine Valley between Austria and Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein is compact in size but rich in hospitality and natural beauty. Visit before the end of November to experience Triesenberger Wochen, a seasonal celebration of Walser culinary traditions held in the scenic village of … Read more

The new Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel has opened in a landmark location in Glasgow, bringing contemporary luxury to a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse. The property preserves the building’s historic character — including high ceilings, rich wood panelling and ornate marble fireplaces — while blending these features with modern comforts and thoughtful design. On-site dining is … Read more

As travelers, we often find ourselves peering out airplane windows at the patchwork of land below while cruising at 30,000 feet. On the ground, we watch aircraft take off, land and taxi in what appears to be a carefully choreographed sequence—precise, coordinated and fluid. At night, airports become strings of lights as planes line up … Read more

Name: Carlo Olejniczak Title: Senior vice president, global sales Company, city: Accor; Paris, France Number of employees: 170,000 worldwide Recent project: Migrating Accor’s global sales division to the Salesforce platform, enabling 700 sales professionals worldwide to connect, share best practices and consolidate customer intelligence. First job: Creating opinion polls and serving as a TV stand-in … Read more

PRINCESS CRUISES is the quintessential mainstream cruise line, offering the full resort-at-sea experience along with a number of distinctive features. Now part of the Carnival family, Princess operates a fleet of 17 ships that visit more than 300 ports worldwide. Except for the smaller 670-passenger Pacific Princess, most vessels accommodate between 2,000 and 3,500 guests … Read more