Take a closer look at four of Mandarin Oriental’s most exceptional signature suites. © Mandarin Oriental Suite 5000 at Mandarin Oriental, New York Located on the hotel’s 50th floor and spanning 3,300 square feet, Suite 5000 is a sophisticated fusion of art, fashion and interior design by BBG-BBGM. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping vistas of … Read more

Qatar has relaxed visa rules for travelers from 80 countries, making entry easier and more flexible for tourists and business visitors. Citizens of 47 countries, including the United Kingdom, are now eligible for a visa waiver on arrival. This waiver is valid for 30 days and can be issued for a single entry or for … Read more

Oh, Vienna! Nestled along the Danube, this elegant city has been home to cultural giants such as Beethoven, Mozart, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss II, Gustav Klimt and Sigmund Freud. Vienna still celebrates a rich musical and culinary heritage: opulent waltzes and the famous Sacher torte remain essential parts of the experience. Created by baker Franz … Read more

Arcosanti, situated in Yavapai County, Arizona, is an experimental urban laboratory developed by Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri. Conceived in the late 1960s, the project represents Soleri’s vision of “arcology” — a fusion of architecture and ecology intended to demonstrate how urban density and thoughtful design can reduce environmental impact while enhancing social life. Built into … Read more

Princess Cruises marks its 50th year of Alaska voyages with its largest deployment to date for the 2019 season, including the first Alaska sailing by Royal Princess. Bookings for the 2019 Alaska season go on sale tomorrow. In 2019 seven Princess ships will operate in Alaska, with more than three-quarters of those sailings offering visits … Read more

South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual festival and conference series held in Austin, Texas, known for blending music, film, and interactive media into a single creative event. The festival brings together artists, filmmakers, technologists, and industry professionals to showcase new work, exchange ideas, and explore emerging trends. Each year SXSW features a diverse program: … Read more

When Singapore’s Melissa Chor recommends her favorite shops along Orchard Road, avid shoppers pay attention. Chor, author of the book Born to Shop and a longtime resident of Singapore for more than two decades, is a seasoned shopper and image consultant who shares her expertise through her firm, Image Harmony. “I always advise my clients … Read more

Most business travelers are not opposed to employers using GPS tracking to monitor work-related trips, even if some view it as a potential intrusion on privacy. According to Travelport’s 2018 US Business Traveler and Travel Policy report, 55 percent of business travelers are comfortable with employers tracking their travel via GPS, while 45 percent would … Read more

As more travelers plan trips around celestial events, these six hotels weave the night sky into their guest experiences, offering memorable stargazing opportunities. From urban oases to remote island escapes, each property creates unique ways to appreciate the stars—making your stay about more than just sleeping under the sky. © The Drake Oak Brook Celestial … Read more

Air passenger numbers worldwide reached a new high, surpassing 4 billion in a 12-month period for the first time. That finding comes from a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which identifies 2017 as a record year for air travel. IATA attributes the growth to stronger global economic conditions and generally lower airfares. … Read more